Claims Specialist I – Provider Claims

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Claims Specialist evaluating and resolving provider medical claims for Inland Empire Health Plan. Determining coverage, payments, disputes, appeals, and adjustments.

Responsibilities:

  • Evaluate professional, high dollar, and outpatient/inpatient institutional claims
  • Determine coverage and payment levels
  • Evaluate and resolve provider disputes and appeals
  • Issue resolution letters
  • Process adjustment requests timely and accurately in accordance with standard procedures and regulatory guidelines
  • Participate in payment adjustment projects
  • Handle complex claims as assigned
  • Incorporate IEHP’s Quality Program goals, including HEDIS, CAHPS, and NCQA Accreditation

Requirements:

  • Minimum of four (4) years of experience evaluating and processing institutional and professional medical claims
  • Proficiency in the following areas: Medical claims system, ICD-10 and CPT coding
  • Reviewing medical authorizations
  • Provider contract rate interpretation, medical benefit coverage determination
  • Prior experience handling provider disputes, appeals and claim adjustments
  • Experience preferably in and HMO or Managed Care setting
  • Medicare and/or Medi-Cal experience preferred
  • Experience in a managed care or government payer environment helpful
  • High School Diploma or GED required
  • A thorough understanding of claims industry and customer service standards
  • Knowledge of ICD-9, ICD10, CPT, HCPC coding and general practices of claims processing
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Microsoft Office, Advanced Microsoft Excel
  • Written communication skills
  • Ability to analyze data and interpret regulatory requirements
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, strong organizational skills, and skilled in data entry required
  • Typing a minimum of 45 wpm
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills
  • Ability to build successful relationships across the organization
  • Professional demeanor
  • Telephone courtesy and high degree of patience

Benefits:

  • State of the art fitness center on-site
  • Medical Insurance with Dental and Vision
  • Life, short-term, and long-term disability options
  • Career advancement opportunities and professional development
  • Wellness programs that promote a healthy work-life balance
  • Flexible Spending Account – Health Care/Childcare
  • CalPERS retirement
  • 457(b) option with a contribution match
  • Paid life insurance for employees
  • Pet care insurance