Hospital AR Collector – Level III

Position Overview: Reporting to the Hospital Collections Supervisor, the Level III - High Dollar Collector is responsible for the follow-up and resolution of high-balance Insurance accounts. This role requires extensive knowledge of insurance payers, appeals processes, clinical policies and medical billing practices. The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented, proactive, and skilled in resolving complex account issues to ensure timely and accurate reimbursement.

Responsibilities:

· Completes in-depth reviews and timely follow ups on high-dollar accounts (typically $10,000 and above) to ensure claim resolution to obtain maximum reimbursement.

· Identifies trends or issues causing delays or denials, escalating to all appropriate parties.

· Must write targeted appeals and reconsiderations for denied or underpaid claims.

· Reviews medical records, summary plan documents, and contracts to determine if we have cause for medical necessity.

· Leverages knowledge of all payers BCBS, Aetna, UHC, Cigna, Commercial, and Managed Medicare.

· Reviews insurance payments and determine accuracy of reimbursement based on contracts, fee schedules or summary plan documents.

· Extensive knowledge of Fee Schedules and Payor Contracts

· Works closely with cross functional departments such as billing, coding, and payment posting to resolve account discrepancies.

· Facilitate effective communication with insurance carriers, patients, and internal departments to resolve outstanding balances

· Works a minimum of 30 accounts daily with > or = 90% accuracy rating; must meet department productivity standards.

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