Experienced Insurance AR/Denials Management Specialist with a proven track record at Dermatology & Surgery Associates, excelling in claims management and denial resolution. Adept at maximizing reimbursement rates and enhancing regulatory compliance, I bring strong analytical skills and a proactive approach to preventing denials, ensuring timely payments and exceptional service.
· Ensured that all AR was paid in a timely manner and at the highest reimbursement rate possible.
· Provided timely follow up of all zero-pays and denials.
· Corrected, appealed and resubmitted denied claims.
· Met deadlines, production goals, benchmark metrics (AR denials rates and adjudication rates).
· Verified and processed insurance refunds.
· Coordinated payer audit activity.
· Understood and remained updated with current coding and billing regulations and compliance requirements.
· Provided meaningful insight for preventing denials (E.g. combinations, payer specific policy changes) to the practice, the team and leadership.
· Reviewed and corrected information on claims including making sure CPT and ICD codes were linked.
· Submitted electronic batch to clearing house/ direct submission to insurances.
· Checked clearing house reports to assess if claims were rejected.
· Corrected rejected claims and resubmitted.
· Received EOBs or ERAs to detect denials.
· Monitored insurance payment activity.
· Posted payments from EOBs daily.
· Billed and/or refunded patients.
· Reviewed daily summaries for cash, refunds, write-offs and adjustments.
· Assisted in clerical duties including answering phones, filing letters, documents, and invoices.