Revenue Cycle Medical Billing Commercial Appeal Specialist - Located in West Plains, MO

Located in West Plains, MO More Information About This Job: Revenue Cycle Medical Billing – Commercial Appeal Specialist Location: Remote or On-Site, United States Hourly Compensation: $19.50 (this position is bonus eligible) Schedule: Full-Time, M-F 8am-4pm Central Job Summary The Revenue Cycle Medical Billing Commercial Appeal Specialist supports the functions of the Appeal team by assisting in the review of denied and underpaid claims for the formal appeal and dispute process with the payor. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: classification of appeals, research of accounts, preparing documents, obtaining appeal status, and review of appeal determinations. Essential Functions/Duties Review Explanation of Benefits, denial letters and payor correspondence to classify type of appeal required.Gather, prepare, and review documentation & various forms needed to submit appeals correctly per payor guidelines.Engage patients via phone and/or mail to obtain requested information pertaining to the appeal process.Document the details, requirements, and deadlines of each individual appeal in billing software.Mange daily workflow through reports to ensure accounts are processed within required timeframes.Follow-up with payors regarding status of appeals in a timely manner.Identify payor issues within the appeal process and discuss potential improvements and workflow solutions with leadership. Qualifications Required Experience Must be fluent in EnglishMinimum of one (1) year of advanced medical billing experienceProfessional written and verbal communication skillsKnowledge and experience of computers and related technologyAbility to work independently with little or no direction and as a member of a team Preferred Education High School diploma or equivalent, or significant relevant work experience Preferred Experience Call Center environment work experienceAbove average knowledge of insurance billing guidelines and policiesExperience with Commercial Insurance appeal and reconsideration processes Skills Knowledge of health care billing procedures, reimbursement, third party payer regulations, documentation, and standardsUnderstanding and interpretation of Explanation of Benefits (EOB) from payorsStrong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and ability to make timely decisionsExcellent internal and external customer service skillsResponsiveness and a strong commitment to meeting internal and external deadlines with limited supervision Why Choose Air Evac Lifeteam? As a leader in helicopter air ambulance services, Air Evac Lifeteam is one of Global Medical Response’s (GMR) family of solutions. Our GMR teams deliver compassionate, quality medical care, primarily in the areas of emergency and patient relocation services. View the stories on how our employees provide care to the world at www.AtaMomentsNotice.com. GMR’s Core Behaviors—keep care at the center, raise your hand, seek to understand, find a way together and be accountable—unite our teams and set us apart in emergency medical services. EEO Statement: Global Medical Response and its family of companies are an Equal Opportunity Employer, which includes supporting veterans and providing reasonable accommodations for individuals with a disability. More Information About This Job: Check out our careers site benefits page to learn more about our benefit options.