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Epic Denials Management Operator

Des Moines, IA · Remote

$17.50 - $23.50/hr

Conduct Denial categorization and root cause analysis based on remittance information received from ... Ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced and dynamic environment * Strong ...

Epic Denials Management Operator

Davenport, IA · Remote

$17 - $22.75/hr

Conduct Denial categorization and root cause analysis based on remittance information received from ... Ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced and dynamic environment * Strong ...

Experience within a hospital or clinic environment performing prior-authorizations and denial management, preferred. Our Commitment Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of ...

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How much do denial management jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 13, 2026, the average yearly pay for denial management in Iowa is $112,905.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $81,700.00 and $140,900.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does denial management do?

Denial Management professionals are primarily responsible for analyzing and resolving denied insurance claims to ensure proper reimbursement for healthcare services. Their daily tasks often include reviewing denial reasons, appealing claims, collaborating with billing teams, and communicating with insurers and healthcare providers to gather necessary documentation. They also monitor denial trends, recommend process improvements, and help train team members on best practices. This role requires a detail-oriented approach and frequent collaboration with other departments to minimize revenue loss and improve overall claims processing efficiency.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed for denial management?

To thrive in Denial Management, you need a solid understanding of healthcare billing, insurance processes, and medical coding, often supported by experience in revenue cycle management or a related field. Familiarity with electronic health record (EHR) systems, claims management software, and coding certifications such as CPC or CCS is highly beneficial. Strong analytical thinking, attention to detail, and communication skills help professionals efficiently resolve claim denials and collaborate with payers and internal teams. These skills ensure timely reimbursement, reduce financial losses, and support the financial health of healthcare organizations.

What is denial management?

A Denial Management job involves identifying, analyzing, and resolving denied insurance claims to ensure proper reimbursement for healthcare services. Professionals in this role investigate claim denials, appeal when necessary, and work with insurance companies to minimize revenue loss. They also analyze denial trends, improve billing processes, and provide solutions to prevent future denials. Effective denial management helps healthcare providers optimize cash flow and maintain compliance with insurance regulations.

Infographic showing various Denial Management job openings in Iowa as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 81% Full Time, 16% Part Time, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 92% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 6% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $112,905 per year, or $54.3 per hour.

Epic Denials Management Operator

Deloitte

Des Moines, IA • Remote

$17.50 - $23.50/hr

Full-time

Posted 15 days ago


Deloitte rating

8.2

Company rating: 8.2 out of 10

Based on 92 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

45th of 150 rated financial services


Job description

Position Summary

Join Deloitte's AI & Engineering practice to support hospital denials management to deliver back-end Revenue Cycle Management (RCM) services, including Billing and Claims Submission, A/R Follow-up, Denials Management, Payment Posting, and Credits and Refunds, for health care provider client. This is a primarily remote role supporting enterprise Epic support, with minimal travel and scheduled onsite time as needed.

Recruiting for this role ends on 01/01/2027.

Work you'll do

As an Epic Denials Management Operator on the AI & Engineering team, you will be responsible for supporting review denials (835/277 processing) received from third party payers.

Conduct Denial categorization and root cause analysis based on remittance information received from payer. Review hospital account records and payer remittance records, communicate with relevant Client RCM and internal hospital stakeholders, and conduct outreach to payers through payer portals and phone calls to gather necessary information to understand denial reasons and root causes. Determine appropriate denial responses based on denial reasons. Use appropriate templates to develop denial appeal letters for denials and submit to third party payers. Rebill corrected claims and route issues to coding, billing, credentialing, denials, and/or clinical teams as needed. Provide additional documentation to payers as needed to resolve denial issues. Document denial details, research conducted, and follow-up activities conducted in relevant EMR and patient accounting systems. Review AR aging reports and work queues to identify unpaid and delayed claims. Follow up with third party payers on open denials, denial appeals, and other outstanding balances related to denials to understand claim status and payer requirements to adjudicate claim. Provide account information to payers and required and resolve issues related to eligibility, authorizations, claim edits, coordination of benefits, and missing documentation.

Adhere to defined SOPs and workflows and work within Epic Resolute Hospital Billing, claims clearinghouse, payer websites and portals, and other systems and required by workflows. Meet and exceed minimum productivity and quality standards; submit to performance improvement plans as required according to guidance from engagement management. A successful candidate would possess these skills:

  • Ability to work independently and collaborate as part of a team
  • Effective written and verbal communication skills
  • Meticulous attention to detail and quality of work product
  • Ability to build and sustain professional relationships
  • Ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced and dynamic environment
  • Strong interpersonal skills and professional demeanor
  • Ability to meet deadlines

The team

AI & Engineering leverages cutting-edge engineering capabilities to build, deploy, and operate integrated/verticalized sector solutions in software, data, AI, network, and hybrid cloud infrastructure. These solutions are powered by engineering for business advantage, transforming mission-critical operations. We enable clients to stay ahead with the latest advancements by transforming engineering teams and modernizing technology & data platforms. Our delivery models are tailored to meet each client's unique requirements.

Our Industry Solutions offering provides verticalized solutions that transform how clients sell products, deliver services, generate growth, and execute mission-critical operations. We deliver integrated business expertise with scalable, repeatable technology solutions specifically engineered for each sector.

Qualifications

Required:

  • 2+ years of experience in hospital account denial management and appeals
  • Experience using Epic Resolute Hospital Billing
  • Bachelor's degree in information technology, business, healthcare, or a related field; or equivalent experience
  • Experience working in claims clearinghouse systems
  • Familiarity with Epic Analytics and Reporting applications
  • Ability to travel 10%, on average, based on the work you do and the clients and industries/sectors you serve.
  • Limited immigration sponsorship may be available.

Preferred:

  • Experience using Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
  • Experience supporting clinical or healthcare business operations
  • Experience managing multiple projects or workstreams
  • Experience preparing and delivering technical demonstrations
  • Experience analyzing billing workflows, claim issues, or operational data

The wage range for this role takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. At Deloitte, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range is $70,000 to $90,000.

You may also be eligible to participate in a discretionary annual incentive program, subject to the rules governing the program, whereby an award, if any, depends on various factors, including, without limitation, individual and organizational performance.

Qualifications:

Position Summary

Join Deloitte's AI & Engineering practice to support hospital denials management to deliver back-end Revenue Cycle Management (RCM) services, including Billing and Claims Submission, A/R Follow-up, Denials Management, Payment Posting, and Credits and Refunds, for health care provider client. This is a primarily remote role supporting enterprise Epic support, with minimal travel and scheduled onsite time as needed.

Recruiting for this role ends on 01/01/2027.

Work you'll do

As an Epic Denials Management Operator on the AI & Engineering team, you will be responsible for supporting review denials (835/277 processing) received from third party payers.

Conduct Denial categorization and root cause analysis based on remittance information received from payer. Review hospital account records and payer remittance records, communicate with relevant Client RCM and internal hospital stakeholders, and conduct outreach to payers through payer portals and phone calls to gather necessary information to understand denial reasons and root causes. Determine appropriate denial responses based on denial reasons. Use appropriate templates to develop denial appeal letters for denials and submit to third party payers. Rebill corrected claims and route issues to coding, billing, credentialing, denials, and/or clinical teams as needed. Provide additional documentation to payers as needed to resolve denial issues. Document denial details, research conducted, and follow-up activities conducted in relevant EMR and patient accounting systems. Review AR aging reports and work queues to identify unpaid and delayed claims. Follow up with third party payers on open denials, denial appeals, and other outstanding balances related to denials to understand claim status and payer requirements to adjudicate claim. Provide account information to payers and required and resolve issues related to eligibility, authorizations, claim edits, coordination of benefits, and missing documentation.

Adhere to defined SOPs and workflows and work within Epic Resolute Hospital Billing, claims clearinghouse, payer websites and portals, and other systems and required by workflows. Meet and exceed minimum productivity and quality standards; submit to performance improvement plans as required according to guidance from engagement management. A successful candidate would possess these skills:

  • Ability to work independently and collaborate as part of a team
  • Effective written and verbal communication skills
  • Meticulous attention to detail and quality of work product
  • Ability to build and sustain professional relationships
  • Ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced and dynamic environment
  • Strong interpersonal skills and professional demeanor
  • Ability to meet deadlines

The team

AI & Engineering leverages cutting-edge engineering capabilities to build, deploy, and operate integrated/verticalized sector solutions in software, data, AI, network, and hybrid cloud infrastructure. These solutions are powered by engineering for business advantage, transforming mission-critical operations. We enable clients to stay ahead with the latest advancements by transforming engineering teams and modernizing technology & data platforms. Our delivery models are tailored to meet each client's unique requirements.

Our Industry Solutions offering provides verticalized solutions that transform how clients sell products, deliver services, generate growth, and execute mission-critical operations. We deliver integrated business expertise with scalable, repeatable technology solutions specifically engineered for each sector.

Qualifications

Required:

  • 2+ years of experience in hospital account denial management and appeals
  • Experience using Epic Resolute Hospital Billing
  • Bachelor's degree in information technology, business, healthcare, or a related field; or equivalent experience
  • Experience working in claims clearinghouse systems
  • Familiarity with Epic Analytics and Reporting applications
  • Ability to travel 10%, on average, based on the work you do and the clients and industries/sectors you serve.
  • Limited immigration sponsorship may be available.

Preferred:

  • Experience using Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
  • Experience supporting clinical or healthcare business operations
  • Experience managing multiple projects or workstreams
  • Experience preparing and delivering technical demonstrations
  • Experience analyzing billing workflows, claim issues, or operational data

The wage range for this role takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. At Deloitte, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range is $70,000 to $90,000.

You may also be eligible to participate in a discretionary annual incentive program, subject to the rules governing the program, whereby an award, if any, depends on various factors, including, without limitation, individual and organizational performance.

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