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SMS-A/R SPECIALIST I
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Summary

Location

Lansing

Type

full-time

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Job ID: 52217

Full-Time, M-F 8:30 am to 5:00 pm

Description:



Positions Location: Lansing, MI


 



Job Description



General Purpose of Job:  


Responsible for processing claims to payors in order to generate payments to Sparrow Medical Supply for products sold.  Supports Accounts Receivable goals and objectives by interacting directly with customers and payors to insure accuracy of claims, meet their needs, relay information, provide instruction, verify insurance coverage and resolve inquiries and issues.


Essential Duties:


This job description is intended to cover the minimum essential duties assigned on a regular basis.  Associates may be asked to perform additional duties as assigned by their leader. Leadership has the right to alter or modify the duties of the position.


 



  • Processes all components of the billing process, including insurance validation, claim edit list, claims, and re-submissions by using the TIMS database system daily.

  • Validates insurance claims by running a daily Validation Report from the TIMS system or DIVER list and completes missing data by referring to the original Customer Service Representative’s paperwork.

  • Processes a claim edit list weekly from the TIMS system; reviews the list for accuracy and completeness, including social security number and date of birth and quantities of product billed and corrects missing/incorrect information in TIMS system claims file.

  • Verifies the appropriate use of modifiers.

  • Prints out claims for mailing or electronically sends claim file to payor.

  • If a claim is returned or rejected on a payment voucher because of insufficient information, corrects and resubmits claim within 30 days.  Documents action in claim file.

  • Uses DIVER database system to recover lost claims for resubmission to payor on weekly basis.

  • Assists insurance companies or customers with billing questions, inquiries, explanations and provides additional information in writing, if necessary.  Documents all conversations and actions taken in TIMS Notes System.

  • Works closely with Documentation Specialist for outstanding Certificates of Medical Necessity (CMN’s).  Communicates when documents are still needed.

  • Works with QA Specialist for initial or recert authorizations as required by each insurance.

  • Adheres to Corporate Compliance Policies including but not limited to current Medicare/CMS regulations.







Job Requirements





















General Requirements None
Work Experience Minimum 1 year customer service or billing experience in medical field.
Education High School diploma or GED.
Specialized Knowledge and Skills • ICD-10 Coding Knowledge. • Math and organizational skills. • Demonstrates ability to use a keyboard as may be required to perform the essential duties of the job. • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written. • Ability to use sound judgment. • Demonstrated people-sensitive characteristics with a genuine desire to help others.



Sparrow Health System is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.



Job Family


Service/Support/Skilled Maintenance

Requirements:

























Shift Days
Degree Type / Education Level High School / GED
Status Full-time
Facility Sparrow Medical Supply
Experience Level New Grad



Other facts

Tech stack
ICD-10 Coding Knowledge,Math Skills,Organizational Skills,Communication Skills,Judgment,Customer Service,Billing Experience

About Sparrow

As Mid-Michigan’s premier healthcare organization and the region’s largest private employer, University of Michigan Health-Sparrow provides quality care to hundreds of thousands of people each year. With 526 providers at 115 sites of care across the region, Sparrow is your community health partner in Mid-Michigan, no matter what town or county you call home.

Our mission is to provide the best possible care to every patient, every time. What does that mean?

It means we bring critical care to rural communities. We keep your kids healthy at our primary care practices. We help you get active at our fitness and recreation centers in Lansing and Charlotte. We provide world-class care to patients fighting cancer at the flagship Herbert-Herman Cancer Center and deliver the most advanced treatment for a healthy heart at the Thoracic Cardiovascular Institute. We welcome your new little ones into the world at the Mother Baby Center, where we deliver 4,000 babies a year. And we provide the best emergency care in Mid-Michigan as the region’s only Level 1 Trauma Center.

We’re committed to providing the best care for patients like you — and your family and friends in Mid-Michigan — because supporting the health of our community is what matters to us most.

Team size: 5,001-10,000 employees
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Industry: Hospitals and Health Care
Founding Year: 1896

What you'll do

  • The SMS-A/R Specialist I is responsible for processing claims to payors to generate payments for Sparrow Medical Supply. This includes validating insurance claims, correcting and resubmitting claims, and assisting customers with billing inquiries.

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What does a SMS-A/R SPECIALIST I do at Sparrow?

As a SMS-A/R SPECIALIST I at Sparrow, you will: the SMS-A/R Specialist I is responsible for processing claims to payors to generate payments for Sparrow Medical Supply. This includes validating insurance claims, correcting and resubmitting claims, and assisting customers with billing inquiries..

Why join Sparrow as a SMS-A/R SPECIALIST I?

Sparrow is a leading Hospitals and Health Care company.

Is the SMS-A/R SPECIALIST I position at Sparrow remote?

The SMS-A/R SPECIALIST I position at Sparrow is based in Lansing, Michigan, United States. Contact the company through Clera for specific work arrangement details.

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