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Philadelphia, PA
Appeals Supervisor
Philadelphia, PA
Langworth Inc
Philadelphia, PA
Appeals Supervisor
  • Working with workforce and inventory management
  • Work as a member advocate to focus on process improvement to identify inefficiencies and member abrasion
  • Assists with changes to the ALJ Review process in coordination with the AdQIC Records Management and Communications Department
  • Analyzing data reports to make timely decisions and effectively implementing plans
  • Maintain time and attendance functions/approvals and manage UPTO to UHC policies and procedures
  • Impact of work is most often at the team level
  • Adherence to hours worked and time spent resolving cases
Dallas, TX
Supervisor Appeals
Dallas, TX
Batz and Sons
Dallas, TX
Supervisor Appeals
  • Responsible for superior Star Rating compliance for timeliness and fairness
  • Guide team / department through passing CMS and internal audits
  • Support team with appeals processing questions / concerns
  • Manage team and individual performance results and provide proper coaching on performance feedback on a regular basis
  • Partner with Workforce Management and Appeals leadership to ensure proper staffing and prioritize daily/weekly team workload
  • Provide management with daily reporting on team level compliance
  • Lead the team to excellent quality and production results
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Chicago, IL
Supervisor, Denials & Appeals
Chicago, IL
Kuvalis-Brekke
present
Chicago, IL
Supervisor, Denials & Appeals
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  • Analyzes system data and denial reports and makes recommendations to the Managers to improve processes
  • Consults with AR Manager to prioritize the working of denials and maintains current denials and appeals to meet Team Health Standards
  • Supervises Denials and Appeals Representatives in working denials including productivity and quality of work
  • Works with other denials supervisors to improve the denials resolution processes across Billing Centers
  • Compiles and communicates issues for management intervention and works on issue resolution)
  • Identifies issues with existing processes and initiates process improvement
  • Creates local policies and maintains policies consistent with HCFS and TeamHealth policies
Education Education
Bachelor’s Degree
Bachelor’s Degree
Iowa State University
Bachelor’s Degree
Skills Skills
  • Ability to build professional relationships
  • Flexible and able to adapt to change
  • Ability to make decisions and manage a team
  • Ability to communicate effectively
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Build strong relationships with business partners and departmental leadership team
  • Be a strong and engaged representative of the Part C Appeals Team in meetings
  • Support team with appeals processing questions/concerns
  • Work as a member advocate to focus on process improvement to identify inefficiencies and member abrasion
  • Manage to the VEPS model to exceed goals on areas such as productivity, utilization, efficiency
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6 Appeals Supervisor resume templates

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Supervisor Appeals & Grievance / CTM Quality Resume Examples & Samples

  • Coordinates, supervises and is accountable for the daily activities of team of quality professionals
  • Owns output at task level
  • Sets priorities for the team to ensure task completion
  • Coordinates work activities with other supervisors to ensure production goals are met
  • Builds strong working relationships with Operations Team
  • Use reporting tools to analyze data and identify trends
  • Provides feedback and coaching to team members
  • Tracks performance and addresses performance issues as needed
  • Must be available to work Monday-Friday 7am-6pm CST
  • 2 + years of experience in a Supervisor, Team Lead, or SME role
  • 2 + years of Appeals & Grievance or CTM experience
  • 1 + years of experience with Medicare Plans
  • Undergraduate Degree or Higher or 2+ years of experience in CTM
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Supervisor Appeals Resume Examples & Samples

  • Lead the team to excellent quality and production results
  • Manage inventory to ensure compliance guidelines are met
  • Communicate with appropriate parties regarding appeals and grievance issues and decisions
  • Analyze and identify inventory trends
  • May research and resolve written Department of Insurance complaints
  • Accountable for coordinating and supervising all aspects of team daily activities including both member and provider issues
  • Responsible for overall team development
  • * This is an in-house position in the Shelton CT office only***
  • Ability to work Monday - Friday 7am-5pm EST/ One day a month would need to work until 8pm EST
  • 1+ year of SOP(Standard Operating Procedures) Review and Development experience- understand the basic premise of the SOPs you are reviewing and developing
  • 1+ year of experience Leading/Coaching employees within a production environment
  • Experience with MS Word- Create, update and format documents and MS Excel – create, update, formatting, pulling data, pivot tables and updating spreadsheets
  • Current experience navigating multiple systems and sites to validate and process information to retrieve data
  • Team Capacity Planning experience is a plus- forecasting
  • 2+ years of Medical or Insurance Claims experience
  • 1+ year of performing Performance Management responsibilities such as reviews and corrective action
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Supervisor Appeals Resume Examples & Samples

  • Communicates with appropriate parties regarding appeals and grievance issues, implications and decisions
  • May research and resolve written Department of Insurance complaints and complex or multi-issue provider complaints submitted by consumers and physicians/providers
  • Experience with Microsoft Word (ability to open and save documents), Excel (ability to create simple graphs and sort data), Outlook (ability to open and send emails) and PowerPoint (ability to create simple presentations)
  • 2+ years of experience in a Supervisory or Team Lead role, preferably within the healthcare industry
  • Monday- Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm/Flexible to work weekends and Holidays when needed
  • 1+ year of process improvement experience
  • 1+ year of experience analyzing and solving appeals and grievances in an office setting environment using the telephone and computer as the primary instruments to perform job duties
  • Claims experience
  • Previous HR responsibilities (hire, fire, review, etc.)
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Appeals Supervisor Resume Examples & Samples

  • Responsible for superior Star Rating compliance for timeliness and fairness
  • Partner with Workforce Management and Appeals leadership to ensure proper staffing and prioritize daily/weekly team workload
  • Reviewing all Quality defects findings on regular basis, as well as perform random or focused quality checks as needed to improve individual and departmental overall quality metrics
  • Work as a member advocate to focus on process improvement to identify inefficiencies and member abrasion
  • Manage to the VEPS model to exceed goals on areas such as productivity, utilization, efficiency
  • Guide team/department through passing CMS and internal audits
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Supervisor, Appeals & Grievances Resume Examples & Samples

  • Provides daily supervision for Grievance and Appeals Unit, including coordination of backup staffing, cross-training and deployment
  • Performs recruiting, hiring, promotion, and performance evaluation tasks and counsels non-clinical Grievance and Appeals staff
  • Orients and trains new Grievance and Appeals Unit members
  • Continually trains Unit members concerning grievances, appeals, and provider disputes/appeals
  • Regularly audits work of G&A Specialists and reports results
  • Coordinates investigation and resolution of complex appeal and grievance issues
  • Provides approval decisions involving grievance and appeal determinations
  • Coordinates maintenance and updates of desktop procedures and manuals for Unit
  • Assists in the establishment of grievance operating procedures
  • Prepares reports as required and performs trend analyses
  • Participates in Health Plan audits as needed
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Supervisor Appeals Resume Examples & Samples

  • Associate's Degree or High School Diploma/GED with 10+ years of equivalent work experience
  • Experience with MS Word including data entry and documentation creation
  • Experience with MS Excel including data entry, sorting, and creating/modifying spreadsheets
  • Experience with MS Outlook including email communications and calendar
  • Keyboarding skills with the ability to navigate multiple systems and sites
  • 2+ years of hands on leadership experience in office and remote offices
  • Experience with Healthcare/Medical terminology
  • Lean experience – understanding the principles
  • 2+ years of Project Management experience
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Expedited Supervisor Appeals Resume Examples & Samples

  • Monitor staff and inventory to ensure compliance with procedures and internal regulatory time frames
  • Maintain time and attendance functions/approvals and manage UPTO to UHC policies and procedures
  • Manage team and individual performance results and provide proper coaching on performance feedback on a regular basis
  • Support team with appeals processing questions/concerns
  • Enhance team morale and drive engagement within team/department
  • Proven track record with coaching at an individual and team level resulting in improved performance
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Supervisor Appeals & Grievance / CTM Quality Resume Examples & Samples

  • 2+ years of experience in a Supervisor, Team Lead, or SME role
  • 2+ years of Appeals & Grievance OR CTM required > Appeals experience MUST BE specific to processing appeals from health plan perspective including: understanding of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) regulatory compliance requirements for appeals processing. Grievance experience MUST BE specific to processing grievances from a health plan perspective including: understanding of the CMS regulatory compliance requirements for grievance processing OR CTM experience WHICH MUST BE SPECIFIC TO Processing Complaints Tracking Modules received from CMS from a health plan perspective. Understanding of the CMS regulatory compliance requirements for handling beneficiary complaints received by CMS
  • 1+ years of experience with Medicare Plans
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Supervisor Appeals Resume Examples & Samples

  • Coordinates, supervises and is accountable for the daily activities of operational team including managing and monitoring inventory
  • 2+ years of experience in a Supervisory, preferably within the healthcare industry
  • Ability to work any of our 8 hour shift schedules during our normal business hours of 6am-6pm). Flexible to work weekends and Holidays when needed
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Appeals Supervisor Resume Examples & Samples

  • Manage ALJ Review Department Clinical and Technical Appeal Consultants, including: daily work receipts for meeting the contractual timeliness standards set forth by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS); individual questions of appeals issues; updating and training of staff on Medicare laws, regulations, policies and procedures changes; providing collaborated information on what new issues arise for appeal review for possible referrals; timekeeping and scheduling; performance evaluation e for quarterly bonus reviews and completion of annual employee performance evaluations; coaching and mentoring; interviewing and hiring. Monitoring daily processing of ALJ decisions and conducting appeal review for either recommendation for referral or effectuation to the MAC per policy and procedures
  • Provide clinical expertise and technical support to the Medical Director, ALJ Review, Agency Referral and Records Management Departments Conduct monthly ALJ Review Staff Meetings to include updates and changes to Medicare laws, regulations, policies and procedures relevant to the CMS program; or other AdQIC or ALJ Review departmental issues
  • Review of inquiries and clarifications received via phone, fax, or email from Medicare Administrative Contractors for disbursement to appropriate Clinical/Technical Reviewer and resolution per CMS contractual obligations
  • Review DAB decisions prior to disbursement to Clinical and Technical Appeal Consultants for processing
  • Conducts quality assurance activities and reporting for the ALJ Review Department and implements necessary preventive and corrective actions to ensure consistent applications of all laws, regulations, policies and procedures pertinent to the program
  • Develops Quality Work Instructions to ensure that appeals are appropriately and consistently reviewed by the ALJ Review staff
  • Works directly with the Medical Director, Project Director, and other AdQIC departments to assure all CMS contractual obligations and standards are met
  • Assists with changes to the ALJ Review process in coordination with the AdQIC Records Management and Communications Department
  • Participate in and support internal and external audits of operations
  • Develop and monitor performance goals and objectives for overall department and staff, to include achievement of monthly KPIs and completion of annual employee performance appraisals
  • Interview, hire, and train departmental and other AdQIC new hires
  • Perform others duties as assigned
  • Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and/or a clinical degree (e.g. RN, Rph, etc.)
  • Experience supervising a team of direct reports of Clinnical and Technical Reviewers
  • Four (4) years clinical experence, ulitization/case management experience or Medicare experience preferred
  • Three (3) years of experience supervisor preferred
  • Knowledge of Medicare rules, regulations and statues
  • Excellent organizational, interpersonal, written and verbal communications
  • Ability to peerform comfortably in a fast-paced, deadline oriented work environment
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Appeals Supervisor Resume Examples & Samples

  • Associate's Degree or 4+ years of relevant work experience and High School Diploma or GED
  • Intermediate experience with Microsoft Word (ability to open and save documents), Excel (ability to create simple graphs and sort data), Outlook (ability to open and send emails) and PowerPoint (ability to create simple presentations)
  • 2+ years of experience in a Supervisory or Team Lead role preferably within the Healthcare Industry
  • 1+ years of Process Improvement experience
  • 2+ years of previous Claims experience preferred
  • Previous HR Responsibilities (hire, fire, review, etc.) preferred
  • Previous Appeals and Grievance experience preferred
  • Previous experience working in a telecommuting role or virtual environment preferred
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Supervisor, Provider Appeals Resume Examples & Samples

  • Min. 3 years experience in healthcare claims review and/or provider dispute resolution
  • Knowledge of InterQual standards
  • Knowledge of CPT/HCPC/DRG and ICD10 coding, procedures and guidelines
  • Comprehensive knowledge of health care customer service, regulatory requirements and Provider Appeal process
  • Comprehensive medical terminology and knowledge
  • 4+ years experience in healthcare supervisory experience
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Appeals Supervisor Resume Examples & Samples

  • Adherence to hours worked and time spent resolving cases
  • Analyzing data reports to make timely decisions and effectively implementing plans
  • Minimum of 5 years of healthcare, health plan or benefits experience required preferably in a call center environment
  • Minimum one year lead or supervisor experience preferred
  • Minimum 2 years of health benefits or health insurance appeals experience
  • Summary Plan Documents (SPDs) and Certificates of Coverage (COCs)
  • COBRA
  • Medicare A, B, MediGap, Supplement plans, Medicare Advantage, Medicare Part D plans
  • Coordination of benefits and which plan is primary - simple and complex cases (commercial plans, Medicare plans) *Pharmacy benefits including injectable medications
  • Understanding of health plan authorizations, including medical policy and claims payment guidelines to evaluate if appeals require clinical or administrative review
  • Knowledge of procedure and diagnosis coding (ICD-9, HCPCS, and CPT-4
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Supervisor, Appeals & Grievances Resume Examples & Samples

  • Supervises staff responsible for the submission/resolution of member inquiries or grievances. Ensures resolutions are compliant
  • Assesses and audits business processes to determine those most effective and efficient at resolving member problems
  • Interfaces with corporate counterparts and member services and ensures standard processes are implemented
  • Oversees preparation of narratives, graphs, flowcharts, etc. to be used for committee presentations, audits and internal/external reports; oversees necessary correspondence in accordance with regulatory requirements
  • Maintains call tracking system and database of correspondence and outcomes for member appeals; monitors each appeal to ensure all internal and regulatory timelines are met
  • 3 – 4 years experience in claims review and member appeal resolution
  • Experience reviewing all types of medical claims (e.g. HCFA 1500, Outpatient/Inpatient UB92, Universal Claims, Stop Loss, Surgery, Anesthesia, high dollar complicated claims, COB and DRG/RCC pricing)
  • 4+ years member resolution experience
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Appeals Supervisor Resume Examples & Samples

  • Positions in this function are responsible for providing expertise or general support to teams in reviewing, researching, investigating, negotiating and resolving all types of appeals and grievances
  • Analyzes and identifies trends for all appeals and grievances
  • May research and resolve written Department of Insurance complaints and complex or multi-issue provider complaints submitted by consumers and physicians / providers
  • 2+ years of experience with computer and Windows PC applications (Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, and Microsoft Outlook), to include creating and editing documents, spreadsheets and email communication
  • 2+ years of experience as a Team Lead and / or Supervisor role (should be comfortable giving direction, mentoring and production tracking)
  • Working hours 8:00 am to 5:00 pm Monday through Friday with rotating weekends
  • 1+ years of Claims experience
  • 1+ years of experience analyzing and solving appeals and grievances in an office setting environment using the telephone and computer as the primary instruments to perform job duties
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Supervisor Appeals & Grievances Resume Examples & Samples

  • Bachelors in Business Administration or related field
  • Three (3) years’ experience in claims, utilization review, appeals or member services in a managed care environment
  • Thorough understanding of managed care principles and models
  • Thorough understanding of health services and delivery models, including hospital, physician, ancillary, home health, prescription drugs, etc
  • Knowledge of various managed care reimbursement methodologies
  • Ability to analyze and interpret data, and prepare summary reports from findings
  • Familiarity with DMHC, DHS, and other regulatory agency standards related to appeals and grievances
  • Computer skills must include experience with database programs and the IDX Managed Care application
  • Exceptional diplomacy skills to effectively resolve issues under sometimes tense and stressful circumstances
  • Able to follow strict timelines and manage multiple tasks concurrently
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Appeals Supervisor Resume Examples & Samples

  • Supervises a team of 15-20 Resolution Analysts and Triage Associates
  • Coaching and implementing correction action plan when needed
  • Conducting reviews, huddles, and one-on-one meetings
  • Ensure team is compliant in their work
  • Working with workforce and inventory management
  • 1+ years of experience in a leadership role (SME, Team Lead, Supervisor, Manager)
  • Experience with medical, dental, or vision insurance claims appeals
  • Available to work between the hours of 7:00 am - 6:00 pm Monday through Friday
  • Experience with Dental or Vision Insurance Claims
  • Flexible and able to adapt to change
  • Ability to build professional relationships
  • Ability to make decisions and manage a team
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Supervisor of Appeals Resume Examples & Samples

  • Monitors and manages initial escalated issues related to daily non-authorization, appeals and provider dispute reports
  • Staff Management; monitors staff production and adherence to departmental standards and expectations
  • Facilitates the timeliness and accuracy standards adhering to client, state and federal requirements
  • Organizes volume of work and manages work assignments of staff
  • Assists with providing employee training on different specialized task processes
  • Assists in the development of department workflows and implementations
  • Consults with clinical and/or claims staff on problem cases and interfaces with all departmental staff in resolving denial, appeal and provider dispute issues
  • Assists in the data gathering and analysis of reports regarding appeal and provider dispute activity, as well as preparation for audits
  • Capable of completing non-authorization letters and processing appeals as needed
  • Assists schedulers in coordinating peer to peer reviews between our Physician Advisor and the requesting provider
  • Knowledge of the provider dispute process and assists as needed
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Supervisor Appeals / Denials Resume Examples & Samples

  • Candidates should be positive, energetic, self-motivated and possess excellent organizational and communication skills
  • Experience in denials, clinical terminology, payer contracts and medical policy is required and
  • A current license as an LPN or RN is a must
  • Knowledge and/or experience in others areas of revenue cycle (PAS, HIM, PFS) is preferred
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Supervisor, Denials & Appeals Resume Examples & Samples

  • Assists with research and development of appropriate denials procedures
  • Creates local policies and maintains policies consistent with HCFS and TeamHealth policies
  • Updates and submits for approval policies and procedures for department
  • Understands TeamHealth compliance plan and HIPAA regulations. Informs appropriate Manager(s), Director(s), VP(s) or Corporate when obvious inappropriate business practices are evident that may effect not only reimbursement and accounts receivable management, but also relationships with clients, hospitals, payers and legal status. This includes any noted compliance or HIPAA concerns
  • Run daily, weekly and monthly reports to assist identifying potential carrier, denial, or other departmental issues
  • Regular and reliable attendance is necessary. 7. Overtime as directed by management
  • Other duties as assigned by the Accounts Receivable Manager
  • Prior experience in managing denials resolution
  • Knowledge of ICD-9 and CPT-4 coding
  • Excellent team management skills
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, andLotus Notes
  • Proficiencyin working with systems GECB ETM (experience is desirable) and & DMS
  • Computerliterate
  • Excellentfollow-up skills
  • Excellentorganizational skills
  • At least (3) Years as a Senior/Lead and preferably five years total physician billing experience with specifically two years experience in Denials and Appeals or A/R Management. BA or BS degree preferred
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Appeals Operations Supervisor Resume Examples & Samples

  • This position is the OptumRx Appeals Operations Supervisor- responsible to lead and manage a team of appeal coordinators processing appeal medication coverage determination requests
  • Position provides leadership, direction, and guidance to the team to ensure appeal case processing quality, productivity, and regulatory goals and requirement are achieved
  • Job also entails setting a positive work environment and achieves teamwork and innovation among employees
  • Position also participates and provides representation for appeals team in inter - department meetings and workgroups to ensure Appeals department issues and needs are addressed
  • Position also participates in quality improvement and process enhancement projects
  • An education level of at least a high school diploma or GED or 10 years of equivalent working experience
  • 1 year supervisory or equivalent experience leading a team of staff to achieve operational goals and managing performance
  • Basic proficiency with Windows PC applications (Word, Excel, & Outlook), which includes the ability to learn new and complex computer system application
  • Must be able to work in a team and collaborative environment
  • 1 year experience working in the area of prior authorization and/or appeals reviewing coverage determination requests
  • 1 year experience working or utilizing formularies, pharmacy benefits, and UM criteria
  • 1 year experience working in an environment of UR compliance requirements
  • 1 year customer service experience
  • PBM or Managed Care experience
  • Medicare Part D experience
  • Current Pharmacy Technician license OR National Pharmacy Technician Certification (PTCB)
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Appeals Supervisor Resume Examples & Samples

  • Associate's Degree (or higher) or High School Diploma / GED with 4+ years of relevant work experience
  • 2+ years of previous Claims experience
  • Previous HR Responsibilities (hire, fire, review, etc.)
  • Previous Appeals and Grievance experience
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Supervisor Appeals Resume Examples & Samples

  • Lead projects as needed to improve departmental performance
  • Provide management with daily reporting on team level compliance
  • Support team with appeals processing questions / concerns
  • Build strong relationships with business partners and departmental leadership team
  • Be a strong and engaged representative of the Part C Appeals Team in meetings
  • Guide team / department through passing CMS and internal audits
  • Other functions as delegated by management
  • 1+ year of experience in a Team Lead or Supervisor role
  • 6+ months of healthcare experience
  • Familiarity with Microsoft Outlook, Excel, Word and PowerPoint with the ability to create, modify, send and save documents and correspondence
  • Medicare Part C Chapter 13 and 18 fluency
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Supervisor, Denials & Appeals Resume Examples & Samples

  • Directs the processing of and monitors the resolution of claim denials
  • Analyzes system data and denial reports and makes recommendations to the Managers to improve processes
  • Evaluates carrier requirements and formulates a denials resolution strategy
  • Consults with AR Manager to prioritize the working of denials and maintains current denials and appeals to meet Team Health Standards
  • Supervises Denials and Appeals Representatives in working denials including productivity and quality of work
  • Monitors work of team members, maintains effective personnel relations and ensures that goals are achieved
  • Compiles and communicates issues for management intervention and works on issue resolution)
  • Identifies issues with existing processes and initiates process improvement
  • Works with other denials supervisors to improve the denials resolution processes across Billing Centers
  • Manages department within budget guidelines
  • Processes RAC Audit requests
  • Reviews specific edits listed on the Unbilled Charges Report
  • Reviews and analyzes specific rejection codes listed on the Denied Invoices Pending Report
  • Other duties as assigned by the Accounts Receivable Manager or Director of AR
  • Assists with research and development of appropriate denial procedures
  • Creates and maintains policies consistent with HCFS and Team Health policies
  • Understands Team Health compliance plan and HIPPA regulations. Informs appropriate Manager(s), Director(s), VP(s) or Corporate when obvious inappropriate business practices are evident that may effect not only reimbursement and accounts receivable management, but also relationships with clients, hospitals, payers and legal status. This includes any noted compliance or HIPPA concerns
  • Excellent knowledge of healthcare payer reimbursement for physician billing
  • Good team management skills
  • Good knowledge of Excel
  • Proficiency in working with systems (IDX experience is desirable)
  • At least (3) three years as a Senior/Lead and preferable five years total physician billing experience with specifically two years' experience in Denials and Appeals or A/R Management
  • Set in a high-volume, fast-paced office environment. Involves extensive computer use
  • Overtime may be required and can be mandated by leadership
  • Occasional travel to seminar or training sessions may be required
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Supervisor, Appeals Resume Examples & Samples

  • Guides client appeal activities, advising and serving as a technical expert. Ability to leverage contract language to support decisions. Recognizes opportunities for potential claim settlements
  • Maintains accurate records of cause/origin, disposition, and trending of appeals. Identifies, evaluates and provides constructive feedback on risk management trends and issues as they pertain to settlements
  • Researches and evaluates emerging federal common laws, Circuit & District level case laws and the impacts on group disability claim appeals. Presents cases to the appeals committee, responding to questions and obtaining additional information as requested
  • Mentors, coaches and trains claims staff and clients regarding the appeals process, procedures and related risk management issues
  • Analyzes and resolves complex claim appeals and legal files
  • Investigates appeal completions, coordinates responses with Appeals Specialist and creates action plans and develops recommendations to improve customer satisfaction
  • Handles escalated appeal calls
  • Human Resource Mgmt - Plans, organizes, staffs, leads and controls activities pertaining to the Appeals department to include: planning projects and capital and human resource budgets; interviewing, selecting and training subordinate staff; monitoring and appraising performance of subordinates to hold them accountable for end results including human resource management; coaching and motivating subordinates; administers disciplinary action as needed; administers compensation to subordinates; and ensures the department complies with affirmative action guidelines
  • Key Performance Indicators, Accuracy - Monitors work progress and performance by service operational metrics and observations of staff to maintain the quality, quantity and time service of work produced by the department within established standards. Develops, implements and monitors quality assurance processes. Prepares and provides reports to management documenting the business results of the department. Reviews department reports and corrects discrepancies to avoid reporting errors. Schedules and coordinates management of peak volumes and need-driven staff allocations. Collaborates with supporting departments to resolve any service delivery, system, and/or quality issues. Utilizing appropriate business judgment and sound customer service skills, provides effective support to internal stakeholders and/or external customers. May delegate productivity, quality and/or time service monitoring functions to team leads as appropriate and provides necessary oversight to the execution of these functions. Continuously reviews process and implements change to eliminate waste
  • Business Leadership - Effectively represents the Appeals department as a subject matter expert within and outside of the division/operation. Interacts frequently with key external customer and internal stakeholders. Handles significant volume of escalated issues. Exercises appropriate discretion in formulating and implementing department business decisions. Works with the Law Division on any legal matters, and may participate in depositions or trials. Reviews, analyzes and takes appropriate action to resolve claims issues, attorney inquiries
  • Thorough understanding of claim adjudication, benefit determination, investigation, file development, legal requirements, and contract interpretation
  • Experience interpreting state and federal laws and technical legal language including complex benefit plans to facilitate implementation of enhancements to systems, policy and procedures to ensure quality and compliance standards are maintained
  • Strong analytical and planning/organizational skills
  • Strong human relations skills with demonstrated ability to work with both internal and external customers to resolve issues and exert influence as appropriate
  • Seasoned supervisory or leadership experience
  • May require department-specific licensure, certifications and/or designations