Work Comp Coordinator

The Work Comp Coordinator is responsible for supporting the work comp processes within the practice.

Responsibilities

• They will also ensure compliance, coordinate claims, and facilitate return-to-work process

You'll Do Attending regular department meetings

• Obtaining authorization for services from the patient’s work comp carrier
• Scheduling appointments in the practice management system Processing all Insurance denials; researching the claim and supplying any necessary information that will generate payment
• Reviewing all insurance requests and do the necessary follow-up to ensure they have all of the necessary information to process the claim for payment
• Updating patient insurance information as it is provided and re-bills claims accordingly
• Responding to written and telephone billing inquiries from patients
• Following up on requests for refunds, and submits them to the appropriate accounting staff member for processing
• Appealing incorrect insurance denials
• Communicating with other departments, staff members and physicians

Following up on Work Comp aging

• Printing out current aging reports for all assigned financial classes
• Following up on correspondence with patients and insurance companies
• Maintaining financial class agings at the specified % for each aging bucket
• Maintaining patient confidentiality; complies with HIPAA and compliance guidelines established by the practice
• Maintaining knowledge of the practice management software and other computer software as it relates to job function Attending regular department meetings
• Attends coding or continuing education courses as requested
• Additional duties as assigned

Requirements

• 2 years of experience working in a physician group practice

Basic knowledge of CPT and ICD-10 coding

• High school diploma or GED certificate, college (preferred) What We Offer Collaborative and friendly work environment
• About Golden State Orthopedics & Spine We’re proud to be a leader in the orthopedic healthcare industry and one of the largest orthopedic practices in the Western United States. When you join our team, you become part of a dedicated group of professionals who have the resources, training, and expertise to deliver the most advanced orthopedic care to our patients.

Benefits

• Full coverage for Employee PPO Medical insurance 401k and Profit-Sharing Program Paid Vacation, Floating Holidays, Regular Holidays, Sick Time Employee Discount Programs Internal Mobility