Claim Benefit Specialist

Description:

• Reviews and adjudicates routine claims in accordance with claim processing guidelines.
• Analyzes and approves routine claims that cannot be auto adjudicated.
• Applies medical necessity guidelines, determines coverage, completes eligibility verification, identifies discrepancies, and applies all cost containment measures to assist in the claim adjudication process.
• Routes and triages complex claims to Senior Claim Benefits Specialist.
• Proofs claim or referral submission to determine, review, or apply appropriate guidelines, coding, member identification processes, provider selection processes, claim coding, including procedure, diagnosis and pre-coding requirements.
• Handles and processes Benefits claims submitted by healthcare providers, ensuring accuracy, efficiency, and strict adherence to policies and guidelines.
• Determines the eligibility and coverage of benefits for each claim based on the patient's insurance plan and policy guidelines and scope.
• Assesses claims for accuracy and compliance with coding guidelines, medical necessity, and documentation requirements.
• Documents claim information in the company system, assigning appropriate codes, modifiers, and other necessary data elements to ensure accurate tracking, reporting, and processing of claims.
• Conducts reviews and investigations of claims that require additional scrutiny or validation to ensure proper claim resolution.
• Communicates with healthcare providers, patients, or other stakeholders to resolve any discrepancies or issues related to claims.
• Determines if claims processing activities comply with regulatory requirements, industry standards, and company policies.
• Develops and implements regular, timely feedback as well as the formal performance review process to ensure delivery of exceptional services and engagement, motivation, and team development.
• Analyzes claims data and generate reports to identify trends, patterns, or areas for improvement to help inform process enhancements, policy changes, or training needs within the claims processing department.

Requirements:

• Less than 1 year work experience
• Working knowledge of problem solving and decision making skills
• Experience in a production environment.
• Medical claim processing experience (Preferred)
• Medical coding background (Preferred)
• Experience with Excel, Word, Teams and Outlook (Preferred).

Benefits:

• Affordable medical plan options
• 401(k) plan (including matching company contributions)
• Employee stock purchase plan
• No-cost programs for all colleagues including wellness screenings, tobacco cessation and weight management programs, confidential counseling and financial coaching.
• Benefit solutions that address the different needs and preferences of our colleagues including paid time off, flexible work schedules, family leave, dependent care resources, colleague assistance programs, tuition assistance, retiree medical access and many other benefits depending on eligibility.

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