Senior Reimbursement Analyst -REMOTE

Labcorp • Burlington, NC

3d • $62 - $85 • Remote

About The Position

Labcorp is seeking a REMOTE Senior Reimbursement Analyst to join our team! Work Schedule: Monday – Friday; 8:00am-5:00pm EST The Sr. Reimbursement Analyst is responsible for providing advanced analytical support related to third-party denials, reimbursement issues, and appeals initiatives. This role conducts detailed data analyses, identifies billing and payor trends, and collaborates with Revenue Cycle Operations and the lead Reimbursement Administrator to implement process improvements that maximize revenue and ensure compliance with payor and regulatory guidelines. At Labcorp, you are part of a journey to accelerate life-changing healthcare breakthroughs and improve the delivery of care for all. You’ll be inspired to discover more, develop new skills and pursue career-building opportunities as we help solve some of today’s biggest health challenges around the world. Together, let’s embrace possibilities and change lives! We believe in the power of science to change lives. Labcorp is a leading global life sciences company that provides vital information to help doctors, hospitals, pharmaceutical companies, researchers, and patients make clear and confident decisions. Through our unparalleled diagnostics and drug development capabilities, we provide insights and accelerate innovations to improve health and improve lives. Here, you can join our nearly 70,000 employees, serving clients in more than 100 countries, as we work together to transform approaches to patient care.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree with 7 years’ healthcare revenue cycle environment experience or Associate degree with 9 years healthcare revenue cycle environment experience or HS diploma or GED with 11 years healthcare revenue cycle environment experience
• Proven analytical and critical thinking skills.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.

Nice To Haves

• 5 or more years experience with payor contracts, medical terminology, commercial and government health insurance, billing guidelines, and appeals processes.
• 3 or more years experience with SAS, Crystal Reports, Business Objects, or similar platforms
• 5 or more years Microsoft Excel.

Responsibilities

• Analyze third-party denial trends and reimbursement issues to identify root causes and recommend corrective actions.
• Lead and support appeals initiatives, collaborating with Reimbursement Administrator, including identifying appeal opportunities, tracking outcomes, and collaborating with internal and external teams to improve success rates.
• Conduct detailed analyses of data related to existing or proposed revenue cycle projects, including payor performance and denial resolution.
• Develop and present findings through graphs, charts, written summaries, and presentations for leadership review.
• Collaborate with Revenue Cycle Operations to identify areas for improvement and support the implementation of strategic projects.
• Assist in the development and documentation of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for denial management and appeals processes.
• Manage the implementation of process improvements across the revenue cycle, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.
• Provide timely and accurate updates to management on outstanding denial and appeal trends using defined systems and tracking mechanisms.
• Ensure timely follow-up on unresolved issues to minimize business risks and revenue loss.
• Stay current with payor guidelines, regulatory changes, and industry best practices related to reimbursement and appeals.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Employees regularly scheduled to work 20 or more hours per week are eligible for comprehensive benefits including: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, STD/LTD, 401(k), Paid Time Off (PTO) or Flexible Time Off (FTO), Tuition Reimbursement and Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
• Casual, PRN & Part Time employees regularly scheduled to work less than 20 hours are eligible to participate in the 401(k) Plan only.
• Employees who are regularly scheduled to work a 7 on/7 off schedule are eligible to receive all the foregoing benefits except PTO or FTO.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees