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The Senior Medical Claims Processor is responsible for accurately reviewing, processing, and adjudicating complex medical claims in accordance with company policies, client guidelines, and regulatory requirements. This role serves as a subject matter expert, supports junior staff, and ensures timely, compliant, and high-quality claims resolution. The position also plays a key role in operational workflow oversight, provider relations, escalations, auditing, and team development.

Key Responsibilities:

• Review and process medical claims with a high degree of accuracy and efficiency
• Handle manual claims and complex reprocessing (routine and advanced)
• Analyze complex claims, identify discrepancies, and determine appropriate adjudication
• Interpret and apply benefit plans, coding standards (CPT, ICD-10, HCPCS), and payer guidelines
• Process Coordination of Benefits (COBs) and non-coordinated claims
• Review and process appeals, accident letters, and medical records requests
• Generate and review EOB/EOP and no-pay letters
• Manage claim settlements and follow up on single case agreements and special arrangements

Research & Issue Resolution:

• Investigate and resolve claim issues including eligibility, authorization, and billing discrepancies
• Handle escalations from internal teams, clients, and members
• Respond to provider and member inquiries (claim status, contact requests, etc.)
• Coordinate with care logistics and other departments to resolve complex issues

Provider Relations:

• Communicate with providers regarding claims, payments, and issue resolution
• Negotiate payment discrepancies and rejections (lead responsibility)
• Maintain and strengthen provider relationships through ongoing communication

Payment & Check Management:

• Review and manage check status, voids, reissues, and returned checks
• Handle recoupment letters and payment adjustments
• Support check printing and mailroom processes
• Respond to provider inquiries related to payment status

Operational Oversight:

• Oversee daily workflow to ensure timely and accurate claims processing
• Submit physical claims to the clearinghouse
• Monitor group termination dashboard and pending premium payments
• Track and manage pend statuses (e.g., MOOP limits, visit limits, shareable limits)
• Maintain newborn eligibility tracking and non-coordinated lists

Auditing & Reporting:

• Conduct weekly and bi-weekly claims audits
• Perform zero report updates and quality audits
• Ensure compliance with internal policies, client guidelines, and regulatory requirements (e.g., HIPAA)
• Maintain detailed documentation of claim decisions and actions taken

Leadership & Team Support:

• Serve as the first point of contact for team support, questions, and issue resolution
• Act as an escalation point for complex or high-value claims
• Mentor and support junior claims processors; provide training and guidance
• Conduct initial performance coaching and development discussions
• Lead or provide backup support for daily team huddles
• Participate in quality assurance reviews and process improvement initiatives

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent required; Associate's or Bachelor's degree preferred
• 3–5+ years of medical claims processing experience
• Strong knowledge of medical terminology, coding systems (ICD-10, CPT, HCPCS), and insurance concepts
• Experience with EHR/claims processing systems and payer platforms
• Familiarity with Medicare, Medicaid, and commercial insurance guidelines
• Experience handling complex claims, appeals, and provider negotiations
• Leadership or mentoring experience preferred

Skills & Competencies:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to interpret complex policies and documentation
• Excellent time management and organizational skills
• Effective written and verbal communication
• Ability to work independently and manage high-volume workloads
• Leadership and mentoring capabilities

Preferred Qualifications:

• CPC, CCS, or other relevant certification
• Experience in auditing or quality assurance
• Prior experience in a senior or lead claims role

Work Environment:

• Hybrid work environment
• High-volume, fast-paced, deadline-driven setting
• Extended screen time required