Claims Adjustment Specialist I Job at MetroPlus Health Plan, New York, NY

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  • MetroPlus Health Plan
  • New York, NY

Job Description

Claims Adjustment Specialist I

Job Ref: 114529
Category: Claims
Department: CLAIMS
Location: 50 Water Street, 7th Floor, New York, NY 10004
Job Type: Regular
Employment Type: Full-Time
Hire In Rate: $49,000.00
Salary Range: $49,000.00 - $49,000.00

Empower. Unite. Care.

MetroPlusHealth is committed to empowering New Yorkers by uniting communities through care. We believe that Health care is a right, not a privilege. If you have compassion and a collaborative spirit, work with us. You can come to work being proud of what you do every day.

About NYC Health + Hospitals

MetroPlusHealth provides the highest quality healthcare services to residents of Bronx, Brooklyn, Manhattan, Queens and Staten Island through a comprehensive list of products, including, but not limited to, New York State Medicaid Managed Care, Medicare, Child Health Plus, Exchange, Partnership in Care, MetroPlus Gold, Essential Plan, etc. As a wholly-owned subsidiary of NYC Health + Hospitals, the largest public health system in the United States, MetroPlusHealth network includes over 27,000 primary care providers, specialists and participating clinics. For more than 30 years, MetroPlusHealth has been committed to building strong relationships with its members and providers to enable New Yorkers to live their healthiest life.

Position Overview 

As a Claims Adjustment Specialist I, this individual will be responsible for analyzing standard to complex post-paid healthcare claims that require in depth research to determine accuracy and mitigate payment errors. The Claims Adjustment Specialist I will also be responsible for adjusting medical claims that result in overpayment or underpayment due to claim processing system issues, contract amendments, processing errors, or other issues. This position will be responsible for responding to inquiries from providers whose claims may be paid incorrectly and performing accurate data entry and maintenance accurate records and files.

 

Job Description

Research and analyze medical claims adjustment requests along with related documentation to determine payment accuracy and adjust/adjudicate as needed using multiple systems and platforms.

Ensure that the proper payment guidelines are applied to each claim by using the appropriate tools, processes, and procedures (e.g., claims processing P&P’s, grievance procedures, state mandates, CMS/Medicare/Medicaid guidelines, benefit plans, etc.)

Research claims that may have paid incorrectly and communicate findings for adjustment; Adjust claims based on findings (i.e., correct coding, rates of reimbursement, authorizations, contracted amounts etc.) ensuring that all relevant information is considered.

Advise business partners of findings outcome if their input is needed to help fix the issue.

Communicate through correspondence with providers regarding claim payment or additional required information in a clear and concise manner.

Process the adjustment of claims in a timely manner, according to established timelines.

Remain current with changes/updates in claims processing, as well as updates to coding systems.

Maintain accurate records of all claims processed, including notes on actions taken.

Generate reports on claim activity as requested.

Respond to audits of claims processed.

Able to work independently and exercise good judgment 

Minimum Qualifications

High School Degree or evidence of having passed a High School Equivalency Program required. Associate degree preferred.

Minimum 2 years of claims operations experience in a healthcare field, with knowledge of integrated claims processing required.

Experience using a PC and claim adjudication system(s)

Experience using Customer Relationship Management (CRM) software; Salesforce is a plus. 

Experience working with large data and spreadsheets.

Knowledge of medical terminology, CPT, ICD-10, and Revenue Codes

Processing of Medical Claim Forms (HCFA, UB04)

Knowledge of Medical Terminology

Knowledge of HIPPA Guidelines regarding Protected Health Information  

Data Entry of Provider Claim/Billing information

Experience handling or familiarity with Medical Claim inquiries from provider sites personnel including physicians, clinical staff, and site administrators.

Professional Competencies

Integrity and Trust

Customer Focus

Functional/Technical skills

Written/Oral Communication

Strong Analytical Skills

Knowledgeable in MS Word and Excel

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Job Tags

Full time, Contract work,

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