Claims Processor I

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Claims Processor I researching, correcting, and entering health insurance claims for Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana. Ensuring accurate adjudication, complete documentation, and timely processing.

Responsibilities:

  • Research and verify complex claims information for accurate and timely claims processing
  • Enter coded and other required information into claims systems
  • Review and correct scanned claims documents
  • Check claims for completeness and accuracy before final entry
  • Identify and resolve inconsistencies and request missing information
  • Ensure contract benefits are applied correctly
  • Research procedural questions using supporting documentation and training manuals
  • Identify incomplete adjudication instructions and suggest procedure updates
  • Identify training issues and consult management when necessary
  • Record daily production information including edits processed, hours worked, downtime, and special projects
  • Reject, redirect, or return incomplete or inaccurate claims
  • Maintain contact with internal departments, staff, providers, members, lawyers, insurers, and other external entities
  • Perform other job-related duties within the scope of responsibilities

Requirements:

  • High School Diploma or equivalent required
  • Associate's degree preferred
  • 1 year of related clerical or data entry experience required
  • A medical office or medical coding diploma can be used in lieu of one year of experience
  • Completion of the Medical Assistant, Coding & Insurance Pathway from BRCC can be used in lieu of one year of experience
  • Claims processing or claims coding experience preferred
  • Must be able to enter data at 4000 keystrokes per hour
  • Medical coding training preferred
  • Must demonstrate critical thinking and problem-solving skills
  • Familiarity with medical and health insurance terminology preferred
  • Demonstrated verbal and written communication skills
  • Must demonstrate PC skills including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.)
  • No licenses or certifications required
  • Residency in or relocation to Louisiana is preferred for all positions
  • Must pass background and pre-employment drug screening; employment restrictions apply to certain felony convictions involving dishonesty or breach of trust

Benefits:

  • Employee resources to live well, be healthy, continue learning, develop skills, grow professionally and serve local communities
  • Smoke- and tobacco-free company properties
  • Reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities
  • Pre-employment drug screening and background screening after an offer