Location: San Antonio, TX
Company: Unitedhealth Group
us as you discover the meaning behind Caring. Connecting. Growing together. The Senior Claims Examiner is responsible for providing claims support to our teams in reviewing, analyzing, and researching complex health care claims in order to identify discrepancies, verify pricing, confirm prior authorizations, and process them for payment.
You'll need to be comfortable navigating across various computer systems to locate critical information. Attention to detail is critical to ensure accuracy which will ensure timely processing of the member's claim. You'll enjoy the flexibility to work remotely from anywhere within the U. S. as you take on some tough challenges. Primary Responsibilities:
Review, process and identify medical claims based on standard operating procedures on CPS Apply appropriate processes and procedures to process claims (e. g.
claims processing policies and procedures, grievance procedures, state mandates, CMS/Medicare guidelines, benefit plan documents/certificates) Review and apply member benefit plans and provider contracts, Pricing, CMS rate letter, SCA's etc. to ensure proper benefits and contract language is applied to each claim Weekly/monthly goal of batches including meeting and maintaining a 95% quality standard and production standard of 90+ claims per day Examine each claim for appropriate coding of CPT and ICD codes against charges that are
billed and entered Manually adjust pended escalated claims to resolve complex issues related to claim payments Adjudicate complex medical provider-initiated claims using analytical/problem solving skills Create and generate any overpayment documentation (notes in system, letter to typing) on all overpayments created by the examiner or any overpayments identified by examiner Support implementation of updates to the current procedures and participate in new system updates and training Communicate and collaborate with external stakeholders (e.
g. members, family members, providers, vendors) to resolve claims errors/issues, using clear, simple language to ensure understanding Ensures all claims reporting requirements are met; complete daily production reports and weekly pending reports.
You'll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in. Years of post-high school education can be substituted/is equivalent to one year of experience. Required Qualifications: 2+ years of experience working in a fast-paced, high volume environment processing 50+ claims per day 2+ years of experience in metric-based environment (production, quality) 1+ years of experience processing medical, dental, prescription or mental health claims Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel etc.
) Demonstrated ability to navigate and learn new and complex computer system applications Preferred Qualifications: Proven exceptional ability to organize, prioritize and communicate effectively All employees working remotely will be required to adhere to United Health Group's Telecommuter Policy California, Colorado, Connecticut, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, Rhode Island, or Washington Residents Only: The hourly range for California/Colorado/Connecticut/Nevada/New Jersey/New York/Rhode Island/Washington residents is $18.80 to $36.78.
Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, United Health Group offers benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). No matter where or when you begin a career with United Health Group, you'll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives.
At United Health Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We believe everyone-of every race, gender, interactionuality, age, location and income-deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life. Today, however, there are still far too many barriers to good health which are disproportionately experienced by people of color, historically marginalized groups and those with lower incomes. We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes - an enterprise priority reflected in our mission.
Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: United Health Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, interaction, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, interactionual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. United Health Group is a drug - free workplace.
Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment. Requisition #: 2199638tcv57hlu2
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