Insurance Authorization Coordinator

The individual in this position works under direction of RN Case Manager and/or Social Worker. The individual’s  responsibilities include but are not limited to the following actions : a) Follow up on patient accounts when authorization for  stay is required , Fax numbers to Send clinical reviews b) Follow up on each account during the stay and on discharge for  authorization - document in the electronic system, c) Escalate any potential disputes or denial of accounts to Director of  Case Management or designee d) Trends disputed claims by at least payor and physician e) assist in obtaining authorization  for patient discharged to Skilled Facilities or other post-acute care that require authorization f) other duties as assigned