Senior Revenue Cycle Manager
- Manage all aspects of the revenue cycle, including preparing, submitting, and following up on claims to insurance companies, government payers, and other third-party entities.
- Collaborate with physicians, insurance companies, and internal departments to resolve billing issues, ensure accurate coding, and improve revenue cycle performance.
- Ensure accurate medical coding in compliance with relevant standards (e.g., ICD-10, CPT)
- Conduct regular chart audits to ensure documentation compliance and accuracy in billing practices.
- Proficiently understand and apply insurance plan coverages, benefits, and payer coverage policies to ensure accurate claims submission and reimbursement.
- Submit prior authorization requests to various insurance payers to ensure medical procedures, treatments, and services are covered under patient insurance plans.
- Oversee the processing of high claims volumes, ensuring timely and accurate submissions that align with payer requirements and contract terms.
- Review and resolve insurance denials, using in-depth knowledge of insurance coverage policies and benefits to appeal denials and recover revenue.
- Lead efforts in managing and appealing denied claims, ensuring claims are submitted with complete and accurate information in compliance with payer policies.
- Analyze and manage insurance contract terms to ensure billing and coding practices align with the terms, reimbursement structures, and payer coverage policies outlined in contracts.
- Develop strategies to reduce claim denials by enhancing knowledge of payer coverage guidelines and ensuring claims are submitted correctly the first time.
- Conduct audits on billing and claims submission processes to ensure compliance with payer guidelines and regulatory standards.
- Manage and mentor a team of billing specialists, and small team of experienced credentialing staff, providing ongoing training, support, and performance management to ensure high accuracy and efficiency.
- Develop and implement quality metrics and performance benchmarks for the billing team, focusing on key indicators such as claim submission accuracy, denial rates, and revenue cycle performance.
- Set clear expectations for staff performance and productivity, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and quality standards.
- Provide ongoing training for the billing team on insurance policies, payer coverage, claims processing, denial management, prior authorizations, and industry best practices.
- Monitor and assess team performance using key metrics, conduct regular performance reviews, identify areas for improvement, and implement corrective actions as needed.
- Prepare and present detailed reports on key performance metrics (KPIs) such as denial rates, claim submission accuracy, revenue cycle performance, and appeals outcomes.
- Ensure the team stays current with changes in payer coverage policies, insurance guidelines, and relevant healthcare regulations.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with insurance payers to ensure smooth claims resolution and address issues related to payer coverage policies and reimbursements.
- Bachelor’s degree in healthcare administration, Business, Finance, or a related field (preferred).
- 5+ years of experience in revenue cycle management, billing, and claims processing in a healthcare setting, with at least 3 years in management.
- Strong understanding of insurance plan coverages, benefits, payer coverage policies, and prior authorization requirements, with a demonstrated ability to apply this knowledge to claim processing and appeals.
- Extensive experience managing insurance denials, appeals, and negotiating with payers to resolve billing discrepancies.
- Proven experience managing and leading a large billing team, including training, performance management, and providing leadership in a fast-paced environment.
- Experience with contract management and understanding payer contracts, including reimbursement structures and coverage policies.
- Experience in the healthcare industry is required; experience in Ophthalmology or specialty practice management is strongly preferred.
- Proficiency in billing software, practice management systems, and electronic health record (EHR) systems.
- In-depth understanding of coding, billing procedures, and the revenue cycle from start to finish.
- Excellent problem-solving skills with the ability to analyze complex billing issues and develop practical solutions.
- Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Familiarity with HIPAA regulations and compliance standards for patient confidentiality.
- Certification in Medical Billing and Coding (e.g., CPC, CBCS) or Revenue Cycle Management (e.g., CHFP, CRCR).
- Familiarity with Ophthalmology-specific billing and coding (e.g., CPT/ICD-10 codes related to Ophthalmology services).
- Medical & dental insurance (starts on the 1st day of employment!)
- 401(k) plan with Company match
- Company paid Life Insurance
- Company paid Long Term Disability
- Eye care discounts
- Generous Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
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