Medical Reimbursement Specialist

Nemours is seeking a Medical Reimbursement Specialist in Jacksonville, FL

The primary function of the Medical Reimbursement Specialist is the resolution of open insurance balances through collections.

The position is responsible for researching unpaid, underpaid and denied insurance claims then applying contractual billing and payment guidelines to ensure timely resolution and meet collection goals.

Essential Functions

Facilitate resolution of open receivables by review of coding, billing, contract agreements, and authorization terms

Diagnose and report issues with regards to rejection and denial trends to management

Maintain accurate documentation of claim follow up activities.

Address inquiries on customer service encounters to include, but not limited to process requests for adjustments, account type changes, guarantor merges, and transfers when necessary according to enterprise guidelines.

Address insurance denials and underpayments, appealing and/or adjusting balances as appropriate and accurately billing the guarantor for patient responsibility.

Accurately enter patient demographics, guarantor and coverage information into Epic system.

Accurately change filing order, ensure necessary adjustments are listed on account, distribute payments to correct service dates and request changes if needed.

Know and use standard business practices, keep abreast of all insurance and system changes, demonstrate excellent customer service that promotes patient, staff and customer satisfaction, and reflects the Mission, Vision, and Values of Nemours.
Requirements


* high school diploma


* 1-3 years of experience

About Us

Nemours Children's Health is an internationally recognized children's health system.

With more than 1.7 million patient encounters annually, we provide medical care in five states through two freestanding state-of-the-art children's hospitals - Nemours Children's Hospital, Delaware and Nemours Children's Hospital, Florida.

Our pediatric network includes 80 primary-urgent-and specialty care practices and more than 40 hospitalists serving 19 affiliated hospitals.

We generate annual revenues of more than $1.7 billion derived from patient services, contributions from the Alfred I.

DuPont Trust, as well as other income.

As one of the nation's premier pediatric health systems, we're on a journey to discover better ways of approaching children's health.

Putting as much focus on prevention as cures and working hand in hand with the community to make every child's world a place to thrive.

It's a journey that extends beyond our nationally recognized clinical treatment to an entire integrated spectrum of research, advocacy, education, and prevention, leading to the healthiest generations of children ever.

Inclusion and belonging guide our growth and strategy.

We are looking for individuals who are passionate about, and committed to, leading efforts to provide culturally relevant care, reducing health disparities,...