Highlights
861243, No, 5770, 2337, 1, 0.0, 0.0, 02-Sep-2026, Appeals Representative, Full-Time, Appeals Representative, Hybrid, Knoxville, TN, QUALIFICATIONS / EXPERIENCE: High school diploma or equivalent required. Two-years previous medical billing experience preferred with emphasis on research and claim denials in Accounts Receivable preferred.
Numbers & Facts
| Location | Knoxville, TN |
| Industry | Healthcare Services |
| Company Size | 5,000 to 9,999 employees |
| Year Founded | 1979 |
Description
861243, No, 5770, 2337, 1, 0.0, 0.0, 02-Sep-2026, Appeals Representative, Full-Time, Appeals Representative, Hybrid, Knoxville, TN,
QUALIFICATIONS / EXPERIENCE:
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- Two-years previous medical billing experience preferred with emphasis on research and claim denials in Accounts Receivable preferred.
- Knowledge of healthcare reimbursement guidelines, ICD-10 and CPT-4 coding, appeals process and physician billing preferred.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office.
- Must possess excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Must be well-organized and possess ability to follow-up on claims.
- Must be self-motivated.
- JOB DESCRIPTION OVERVIEW:
Position is responsible for reviewing assigned denials to ensure claims are being processed correctly and efficiently.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Reviews assigned denials to determine appropriate action based on payer requirements.
- Assembles and prepares required documentation for appeal in billing system to appeal disputed claims.
- Assembles and forwards required documentation for payer guidelines.
- Maintains working knowledge of carrier requirements for claim appeals and claim appeal billing systems.
- Identifies and report consistent errors that impact claims from being processed correctly.
- Performs additional duties and assignments as requested.
About Company
TeamHealth was founded in 1979 with a vision of developing the best teams of healthcare professionals. With the relentless pursuit to advance patient care through strong leadership, innovation and teamwork, we're proud to say that 33 years later we have made great strides towards our goals.
The impressive growth of TeamHealth should come as no surprise to hospitals and clinicians aware of our reputation for efficiency and commitment to excellence and collaboration.
Originally founded to provide emergency department administrative and staffing services, TeamHealth is one of the nation's largest providers of hospital-based clinical outsourcing in multiple departments, including Anesthesia, Hospital Medicine, in addition to Emergency Medicine. Although we are a national organization, our operating philosophy is essentially the same as when we started. TeamHealth is committed to a patient-centric model of healthcare delivery with hospitals, physician groups and TeamHealth working collaboratively to deliver compassionate, effective, efficient and safe patient care.
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