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The Department of Orthopedic Surgery is seeking a full-time Collections Specialist to join the production unit team. This person will be responsible for the collections of unpaid medical insurance claims, and follow up on unpaid medical claims, as well as appealing these claims.

Specific Duties & Responsibilities

• Uses system collection reports, such as: aged trial balances, data search reports, and the Paperless Collection System (PCS) to identify unpaid claims for collection/appeals.
• Communicates with third-party payers, patients, physicians, and other parties to resolve unpaid claims.
• Reviews and updates patient registration information (demographic and insurance) on IDX as needed.
• Utilizes PCS to process A/R. Works PCS files to completion.
• Applies appropriate discounts/courtesies based on department policy.
• Prints and mails claim forms and statements according to the follow-up matrix. Retrieves supporting documents (medical reports, authorizations, etc.) as needed and submits to third-party payers.
• Identifies and informs the Supervisor/Production Unit Manager of issues or problems associated with non-payment of claims.
• Appeals rejected claims and claims with low reimbursement.
• Identifies and informs management of systems or operational issues affecting collections, reimbursement and/or day in accounts receivable.
• Processes third-party payer correspondence for resolution and/or payment of claims.
• Research and resolve Production Unit posting errors during the month.
• Performs miscellaneous related duties and special projects as assigned.

• High School Diploma or graduation equivalent.
• One year experience in a medical billing or similar specialty environment required. Knowledge of medical terminology, CPT/ICD codes and diagnosis coding required.

• Two years related experience.
• Ability to use various billing and patient information computer systems.
• Knowledge of various payer processing and submission guidelines. Experience in IDX and PCS. Knowledge of third-party payer requirements.

Classified Title: Collection Specialist 
Role/Level/Range: ATO 40/E/02/OC  
Starting Hourly Pay Rate Range: $15.00-$19.90-$24.50 HRLY (Commensurate with experience) 
Employee group: Full Time 
Schedule: Monday- Friday 8:30 Am – 5 PM 
Exempt Status: Non-Exempt 
Location: Remote 
Department name: SOM Ortho Production Unit Billing  
Personnel area: School of Medicine 

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Please refer to the job description above to see which forms of equivalency are permitted for this position. If permitted, equivalencies will follow these guidelines:

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