Are you a fit?

Do you enjoy detail-oriented work? Do you possess effective communication skills, including listening, writing, spelling and reading? An electronic remittance specialist processes and posts electronic insurance payments. They investigates remittance related issues and they review undistributed payments to determine appropriate actions. A successful electronic remittance specialist will be organized and detail-oriented. They will be an effective communicator, they can spend significant amounts of time on the telephone with payors.

Description

Typical Requirements:

  1. Coordinate with electronic billing specialists and claim clearinghouse vendor to maintain payer data and set up.
  2. Assisting in the maintenance of the electronic remittance set up in the EHR and resolving/trouble shooting issues related to workflow.
  3. Posts electronic remittance.
  4. Investigates and resolves issues related to electronic remittance.
  5. Monitors payment posting records to ensure all payments are accurately applied.
  6. Reviews undistributed payments and credit balances for appropriate action.
  7. Processes “zero pay” explanation of benefits from various insurances.

Preferred Qualifications: 

  1. Knowledge of medical terminology.
  2. Knowledge of CPT and ICD-10 codes

Pay Ranges

Base Hourly: $20 per hour
Annual: $41000 – $53000

Education & Experience

High school diploma or equivalent
Entry level opportunity

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