Clm Resltion Rep IV, Hosp/Prv

Responsibilities

• Performs follow-up activities designed to bring all open account receivables to successful closure and obtain maximum revenue collection.
• Researches, corrects, resubmits claims, submits appeals and takes timely and routine action to resolve unpaid claims.
• Mentors and trains new or lower level staff.
• Independently determines the most effective method to follow up on disputed, unpaid, underpaid, or overpaid insurance or contracted service accounts in order to bring about prompt account resolution and revenue collection from complex claims, high dollar claims, and specialized services.
• Identifies and resolves problems related to primary and secondary accounts which are disputed, unpaid, underpaid or overpaid.
• Determines cause of problem and initiates corrective action through reviews of electronic medical records.
• Works to confer with external agencies.
• Analyzes accounts and determines if correct proration of revenue has been collected, using detailed understanding and application of all payer contracts.
• Contacts applicable agency, payer or department for resolution.
• Decides when resubmitting efforts are complete, including writing an appeal using applicable content and supporting documentation to appropriately influence the highest level of revenue.
• Acts as a resource for questions from assigned collection and billing staff on payer policies, procedures and methods of revenue collection.
• Trains new staff on the use of the billing application, payer systems, and clearinghouse systems.
• Demonstrates how to apply the knowledge of payer contracts and resources to resolve disputed, unpaid, underpaid, or overpaid accounts.
• Provides feedback to leadership on results of training of new and existing staff.
• Provides input for performance assessments based on observation, questions, and quality reviews of work performed.
• Acts as area leader, when needed, including responding to payers, patients, and issues referred to the area from hospital departments or department representatives.
• Researches and responds to clinical department inquiries on complex, high dollar, and specialized accounts and status of collection activities affecting departmental revenue.
• Sets up and attends meetings with third-party insurance representatives on claims and systems issues for scheduled in-person meetings and phone conferences regarding complex high dollar claims.
• Identifies and clarifies issues that require management and intervention to avoid loss of revenue.
• Recommends filing of a formal complaint with the State’s regulation commission or agency.
• Determines when to change the account to a self-pay financial class after a review of previous efforts has not resulted in revenue collection and further attempts would not be successful without patient intervention.
• Researches and initiates suggestions to leadership to streamline processes and training materials.
• Performs coverage for other positions as needed.
• Maintains records.

Requirements

• Associate's degree and 3 years of relevant experience required
• Or equivalent combination of education and experience

Qualifications

• Minimum Education & Experience: Associate's degree and 3 years of relevant experience required

Skills

• Strong communication skills
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks
• Knowledge of payer contracts and procedures
• Proficiency in electronic medical records and clearinghouse systems

Benefits

The University of Rochester offers a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off.

Pay

$20.99 - $28.34 per hour

Schedule

Full time, 40 hours per week