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UCLA Health Claims Examiner III - Medicare Advantage in Los Angeles, California
Description
Take on a key role within a world-class, award-winning health system. Contribute to the delivery of award-winning patient care. Take your career in an exciting new direction. You can do all this and more at UCLA Health.
You will be responsible for accurate and timely data entry, and the review and adjudication of professional, ancillary, and institutional claims for services rendered in our inpatient, ambulatory and outpatient settings. This will cover all contracted lines of business in accordance with regulatory guidelines, contract provisions, and established policies and procedures. Working from batches, reports, in-basket pools, work queues, or other methods, you will be called on to meet established quality, productivity, service level, and turn-around requirements. This role requires the ability to research and resolve complex claim issues as well as train others on claims processes and workflows.
Salary Range: $28.23 - $40.44 Hourly
Qualifications
We're seeking a self-motivated, detail-oriented, deadline-driven individual with:
High School Diploma, GED or equivalent
Four or more years of medical claims payment experience in an HMO setting
Expertise in industry standard claims adjudication policies, procedures, and processes
In-depth knowledge of fee schedule and pricing methodologies for outpatient/inpatient institutional, ancillary, and professional claims
Experience processing complex institutional claims
Understanding of CPT, HCPCS, ICD-10, ASA, and revenue codes
Knowledge of medical terminology
Ability to accurately key 6,000-8,000 keystrokes or type 40-50 WPM
Computer proficiency with Microsoft Office and data visualization tools
Knowledge of claims adjudication systems (e.g., EPIC-Tapestry, EZ Cap, QNXT, IDX)
Willingness to learn new technologies, practices, and procedures
Strong problem identification, resolution, and analytical abilities
Excellent communication, interpersonal, critical thinking and organizational skills
UCLA Health is a world-renowned health system with four award-winning hospitals and dozens of primary care practices, specialty practices, urgent care centers, and other ancillary locations throughout metro Los Angeles. We're also home to the world-class medical research and clinical education capabilities of the David Geffen School of Medicine. Through the efforts of our outstanding people, we have become Los Angeles' trusted provider of exceptional, compassionate patient care. If you're looking to experience greater challenge and fulfillment in your career, you can at UCLA Health.
UCLA Health welcomes all individuals, without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin or disabilities, and we proudly look to each person’s unique achievements and experiences to further set us apart.