Insurance Specialist - Refund Coordinator

Insurance Specialist - Refund Coordinator Compass Oncology | Posted Feb 16 Medical insurance billing is often complex and complicated, made even more difficult with more complex and complicated diagnoses. Sometimes lines of communication get crossed or information is missing from claims, and refunds are requested. Compass Oncology is looking for a new Insurance Specialist – Refund Coordinator to help manage these requests. Using their knowledge of medical billing and coding, this individual will research the accuracy and validity of these requests; correcting mistakes that led to the request or processing the refund when applicable. This individual needs to be a strong self‑starter, incredibly inquisitive, and a positive problem solver. Employment Type: Full‑Time (40 Hours; Monday‑Friday) Location: On‑site at our Compass Business Office (Vancouver, Washington) Salary: $20.75‑32.84 Per Hour Final offer amounts are determined by a review of the candidate's applicable experience and qualifications, as well as internal employee equity considerations. SCOPE: Under general supervision, this role is responsible for ensuring payer credit balances are refunded in a timely manner and in compliance with overpayment timeframe requirements. The position performs refund‑related activities, including monitoring delinquent accounts and resolving billing issues, while following standard procedures and pre‑established guidelines to complete assigned tasks. The role also supports and adheres to the US Oncology Compliance Program, including the Code of Ethics and Business Standards, as well as US Oncology's Shared Values. Responsibilities Responsible for resolution of credit balances, analyzing and researching all accounts appearing on the Credit Balance Report for possible refund. Reviews reports, researches and resolves issues pertaining to insurance denial. Research all refund requests from various insurance companies. Accurately analyze EOBs to determine how payment responsibility is shared between patient and insurance company. Use knowledge of ICD10/CPT coding to verify insurance information. Up‑to‑date knowledge of Coordination of Benefits. Capable of meeting 60‑day compliance guideline to resolve credit balances. Capable of meeting daily deadlines with little supervision. Works with co‑workers to resolve insurance payment and billing errors. Reviews payment postings for accuracy and to ensure refund balances are current. Research, gather, and submit electronically all information needed to process refunds. Assists in research in order to accurately report refunds. Adheres to confidentiality, state, federal, and HIPAA laws and guidelines with regard to patient records. Qualifications Education: High School diploma or equivalent required. Minimum 2 years of combined medical billing and payment experience. Familiarity with spreadsheet applications. Excellent communication skills including verbal, phone, and written correspondence. Strong problem solving and research skills. Ability to work in a team environment. Knowledge of accounting policies, practice and systems preferred, but not required. Demonstrate knowledge of state, federal, and third‑party claims processing. Demonstrate knowledge of state & federal collections guidelines. #J-18808-Ljbffr SupportFinity™