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Denials Analyst Jobs in California (NOW HIRING)

Account Analyst

Santa Ana, CA · On-site

$26 - $33/hr

Review and resolve insurance denials and rejections. * Conduct payer research and follow-up activities. * Submit appeals and supporting documentation. * Analyze EOBs, remittance advices, and payer ...

Support month-end and year-end close Reporting, Payments & Denials Analysis * Collect and analyze payment and denial data * Identify reimbursement trends, risks, and improvement opportunities

Support month-end and year-end close Reporting, Payments & Denials Analysis * Collect and analyze payment and denial data * Identify reimbursement trends, risks, and improvement opportunities

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How much do denials analyst jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 2, 2026, the average hourly pay for denials analyst in California is $25.26, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $19.47 and $26.83 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a denials analyst?

Denials Analysts are professionals in the healthcare industry who review, investigate, and resolve denied insurance claims. They analyze the reasons for claim denials, communicate with insurance companies, and work to recover payments for healthcare providers. Their role is crucial in identifying patterns of denial, reducing future denials, and ensuring accurate reimbursement for medical services. Denials Analysts often collaborate with billing teams, coders, and clinical staff to improve claims processes and maintain compliance with payer requirements.

What skills and qualifications are needed to be a denials analyst?

To thrive as a Denials Analyst, you need a solid understanding of medical billing, insurance claims processes, and healthcare regulations, often supported by a degree in health administration or related field. Familiarity with claims management software, electronic health records (EHRs), and payer portals is typically required, along with knowledge of ICD-10 and CPT coding. Strong analytical thinking, attention to detail, and effective communication are crucial soft skills for investigating denials and collaborating with internal teams. These abilities help ensure accurate claims processing, minimize revenue loss, and support the financial health of healthcare organizations.

What are common challenges faced by denials analysts, and how can they be addressed?

Denials Analysts often face the challenge of navigating complex insurance policies and understanding the reasons behind claim denials. Staying up to date with payer requirements and regulations is essential, as these can change frequently. Collaboration with billing teams and clinical staff is key to gathering necessary documentation and resolving denials efficiently. To address these challenges, strong communication skills and continuous training in industry updates are highly beneficial.

What is the difference between Denials Analyst vs Claims Specialist?

AspectDenials AnalystClaims Specialist
CredentialsTypically requires healthcare or insurance-related certifications, such as CPC or CCSOften requires similar certifications, with additional focus on claims processing
Work EnvironmentWorks in healthcare or insurance offices, analyzing denied claimsWorks in insurance or healthcare settings, processing and reviewing claims
Employer & IndustryHospitals, insurance companies, healthcare providersInsurance companies, healthcare providers, third-party administrators

Both roles involve working with healthcare claims, but Denials Analysts focus on investigating and resolving denied claims, while Claims Specialists handle the processing and submission of claims. Understanding these differences helps job seekers identify the right career path in healthcare and insurance industries.

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Infographic showing various Denials Analyst job openings in California as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 87% Full Time, 9% Part Time, and 4% Contract. Highlights an 81% Physical, 8% Hybrid, and 11% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $52,541 per year, or $25.3 per hour.

Epic Denials Management Coordinator

Deloitte

Inglewood, CA • Remote

Full-time

Re-posted 5 days ago


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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 Coordinator 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:

  • 1+ 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
  • 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 $50,000 to $60,000.

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 Coordinator 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:

  • 1+ 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
  • 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 $50,000 to $60,000.

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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