Scheduled Hours

40

Position Summary

This position works to complete insurance verification, examination and tracking of insurance authorizations, and validation of referral record accuracy. Enters demographic and insurance/referral information into necessary portions of the patient medical record. Performs varied professional services to ensure therapy services are reviewed and completed in an efficient manner. Ensures maximum reimbursement with all payers by securing necessary authorizations, completes insurance verifications, and updates Epic EMR database. Performs specialized duties with minimal supervision. Copying and faxing medical records as required.

This position is remote, however, travel to on-site business location(s) is expected, as needed, for trainings and meetings.

Job Description

• Contacts necessary insurance companies for benefit verification and pre-certification of therapy procedures; notifies coding staff for missing, or inaccurate coded services. 
• Works with referring physician offices to provide updated orders.
• Verifies ICD-10 diagnosis application with review of Epic database for follow-up visits. 
• Collects data for internal/external requests.
• Stays abreast of coding changes. 
• Attends applicable meetings and reports results.
• Obtains insurance information from patients and reviews medical record for accuracy. 
• Supplies all documentation required during pre-certification process to insurance companies.
• Maintains open communication with providers and referring physicians.
• Maintains written log of all pre-certifications in process. 
• Documents and notifies necessary parties of pre-certification when received. 
• Reviews, follow-ups, and reconciliation of pre-arrival, patient, and financial work queues as transpired.
• Provides support to patient/office and pre-arrival processes when required.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Working Conditions:
Job Location/Working Conditions:

• Normal office environment.

Physical Effort:

• Typically sitting at a desk or table.

Equipment:

• Office equipment.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by the personnel so classified. Management reserves the right to revise or amend duties at any time.

Required Qualifications

Education:

High school diploma or equivalent high school certification or combination of education and/or experience.

Certifications/Professional Licenses:

No specific certification/professional license is required for this position.

Work Experience:

Bookkeeping/Accounting And/Or Medical Collection Setting (2 Years)

Skills:

Not Applicable

Driver's License:

A driver's license is not required for this position.

More About This Job

WashU seeks highly motivated individuals who are able to perform duties in a manner consistent with our core mission and guiding principles.

Preferred Qualifications

Education:

No additional education unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.

Certifications/Professional Licenses:

No additional certification/professional licenses unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.

Work Experience:

No additional work experience unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.

Skills:

Clinical Practice, Communication, Confidential Data Handling, Confidentiality, Critical Thinking, Detail-Oriented, Epic Applications, ICD Coding, Insurance, Interpersonal Communication, Managed Care, Medical Billing and Coding, Medical Terminology, Microsoft Office, Multitasking, Office Equipment, Organizing, Teamwork, Telephone System, Third Party Payers, Working Independently, Written Communication

Grade

C06-H

Salary Range

$17.34 - $25.40 / Hourly

The salary range reflects base salaries paid for positions in a given job grade across the University. Individual rates within the range will be determined by factors including one's qualifications and performance, equity with others in the department, market rates for positions within the same grade and department bud