Collection Specialist

General Summary/Purpose

Responsible for collection of unpaid third-party claims and appeals. Works with the payers’ to resolve issues and facilitate prompt payment of claims.

Specific Duties & Responsibilities

1. Utilizes the EPIC system for the daily flow of accounts to identify unpaid claims for follow-up.

Minimum Qualifications(Required)

High school diploma or equivalent required.

• Minimum, one (1) yearmedicalbilling [insurance] experience required; two (2) years preferred; CPC preferred.
• Knowledgeable in medical terminology and CPT/ICD coding basics.

Special Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to utilize various billing, payor and patient information systems.
• Savvy in MD payer processing rules & regulations, their respective submission guidelines and their procedures and policies for rejection and appeal processing.

Classified Title: Collection Specialist
Working Title: Collection Specialist ​​​​​
Role/Level/Range: ATO 40/E/02/OC
Starting Hourly Pay Rate Range:$13.86 - $18.41 /Commensurate with Experience
Employee group: Full Time
Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:30 am - 5:00 pm / 40 hrs per week
Exempt Status: Non-Exempt
Location:16-MD:JH at White Marsh
Department name: 10002800-SOM DOM Billing
Personnel area: School of Medicine

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