What is a reimbursement analyst?

As a reimbursement analyst, you typically work at a medical facility and analyze patient data to determine reimbursement eligibility. Your duties include examining payer policies, minimizing patient denials, maximizing reimbursement compensation, and producing cost reports. You also work closely with physicians, patients, and other department staff. The career usually requires a bachelor’s degree in accounting or a related field and experience with detailed data analysis. Additional qualifications include excellent critical thinking, interpersonal, and mathematical skills.