Claims Review Specialist

Somerville, MA Full Time
POSTED ON 3/7/2024

Claims Review Specialist

- (3280309)

This is a hybrid role requiring an onsite presence to the Somerville office 1x/month.
The Claim Reviewer is responsible for the adjudication of claims adhering to Mass General Brigham Health Plans current administrative policies and procedures, clinical guidelines, unbundling software and other system edits. The reviewer will adjudicate the claims by reviewing hospital and/or physician contracts, fee schedules, and current billing guidelines. This requires an in-depth review of authorizations including non-clinical notes and Letters of agreement. In addition, this position also requires problem resolution skills and judgment skills to determine the appropriate staff to assist with the resolution, depending on the issue (i.e. contracting, configuration, IT, Supervisor).
  • Meets quality and production claims processing standards
  • Independently processes all types of routine claims with minimal assistance, pays, denies, or pends as appropriate in a timely and accurate manner
  • Process and price complex Home Infusion claims
  • Maintains current knowledge of assigned plan(s) and effectively applies this knowledge in the processing of claims and in providing customer service to internal stakeholders
  • Manually enters claims into QNXT as needed
  • Ability to review and interpret information from various sources and databases such as Code Check, KCII, Novologix, Optum Fusion and other vendors and software
  • Assists other staff with questions pertaining to the processing of claims; directs questions and problems to the appropriate person for resolution
  • Process troubleshooter reports as assigned
  • Identify and escalate system issues, configuration issues, pricing issues etc. in a timely manner
  • Interprets contracts and edit steps correctly and applies to processing

Basic Requirements:
  • High School Diploma or equivalent experience
  • Pharmacy Technician certification is required
  • 2-3 years of previous experience in the health insurance industry in functions such as previous claims processing, hospital or physician biller, call center experience working with providers, or similar industry experience
  • Attention to detail, decision making problem solving, time management and organizational skills, communication and teamwork.
  • Basic math and language skills
  • Demonstrated competency in data entry

Preferred Qualifications:
  • Knowledge of ICD-10, HCPCS, CPT-4, and Revenue Codes.
  • Knowledge of medical terminology
  • Knowledge of claim forms (professional and facility)
  • Knowledge of Home Infusion Claim Processing
  • Knowledge of paper vs. electronic filing and medical billing guidelines preferred
  • Completion of coding classes from certified medical billing school preferred
EEO Statement


Mass General Brigham is an Equal Opportunity Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives, and ideas, we choose to lead. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under the law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, perform essential job functions, and receive other benefits and privileges of employment.


Primary Location MA-Somerville-MGB Health Plan at Assembly Row
Work Locations MGB Health Plan at Assembly Row 399 Revolution Drive Somerville 02145
Job Admin/Clerical/Cust Service
Organization Mass General Brigham Health Plan
Schedule Full-time
Standard Hours 40
Shift Day Job
Employee Status Regular
Recruiting Department MGB Health Plan Claims
Job Posting Mar 5, 2024

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