Insurance Verification Rep

Insurance Verification Rep

Inspired by faith. Driven by innovation. Powered by humankindness. CommonSpirit Health is building a healthier future for all through its integrated health services. As one of the nation's largest nonprofit Catholic healthcare organizations, CommonSpirit Health delivers more than 20 million patient encounters annually through more than 2,300 clinics, care sites and 137 hospital-based locations, in addition to its home-based services and virtual care offerings.

Our Mission As CommonSpirit Health, we make the healing presence of God known in our world by improving the health of the people we serve, especially those who are vulnerable, while we advance social justice for all. To learn more about a calling that defines and unites, please visit our mission, vision, and values.

The posted compensation range of $14.01 - $19.79 / hour is a reasonable estimate that extends from the lowest to the highest pay CommonSpirit in good faith believes it might pay for this particular job, based on the circumstances at the time of posting. CommonSpirit may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range as permitted by law.

Job Summary and Responsibilities

Under general supervision, Insurance Verification Representative is responsible for verifying patient's insurance information and obtains authorization prior to scheduled visits in accordance with HIPAA guidelines, internal standards and procedures, and other regulatory requirements. Responsible for interpreting coverage limitations, patient versus insurance coverage, follows up with payors / patients to secure account and responds to insurance verification questions. Work closely with physicians, patients, and other healthcare staffs to ensure authorizations cover the services needed and that correct information is obtained.

Ensure insurance coverage by telephone. Resolve any issues with coverage and escalates complicated issues to manager. Interview patients and completes all paperwork necessary to ensure the admitting process is efficient and all clinic and regulatory policies are in compliance. Coordinate with clinical staff to obtain charge information for all patients. Code procedures performed and diagnosis on charge. Assign appropriate ICD-9, CPT and HCPCS code(s) to accurately support the need and documentation for each service. Coordinate copies of medical documentation with physician charges to support billing to third-party payers. Identify physician services provided, but not accurately documented in the medical record. Resolve routine patient billing inquiries and problems.

Job Requirements

Education & Experience

High School Diploma / GED

2 4 years healthcare experience required

CommonSpirit Health was formed by the alignment of Catholic Health Initiatives (CHI) and Dignity Health. With more than 700 care sites across the U.S. & from clinics and hospitals to home-based care and virtual care services CommonSpirit is accessible to nearly one out of every four U.S. residents. Our world needs compassion like never before. Our communities need caring and our families need protection. With our combined resources CommonSpirit is committed to building healthy communities advocating for those who are poor and vulnerable and innovating how and where healing can happen both inside our hospitals and out in the community.