Denials Representative

Team Health Holdings Inc

Knoxville, TN

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
10-key (Tenkey) Numeric Keypad, Analysis Skills, Billing, Billing Records, Calculators, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Communication Skills, Copying Machines, Current Procedural Terminology (CPT), Detail Oriented, Document Scanners, Establish Priorities, Fax Machines, Federal Laws and Regulations, Follow Through, Government, HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act), Health Insurance, Healthcare, Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System (HCPCS), Hospital, ICD-10, Identify Issues, Insurance, Interpersonal Skills, Mail Processing, Maintain Compliance, Managed Care, Medicaid, Medicare, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Word, Multitasking, Office Equipment, Organizational Skills, Patient Care, Patient Care Denials, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Quality Metrics, Regulations, Regulatory Compliance, State Laws and Regulations, Team Player, Trend Analysis, Writing Skills
LOCATION
Knoxville, TN
POSTED
9 days ago

848690, No, 5770, 2337, 1, 0.0, 0.0, 20-Apr-2026, Denials Representative, Denials Representative, Remote, QUALIFICATIONS / EXPERIENCE:

Approximately two+ years of experience with insurance denial and correspondence

processes within a multi-facility environment.

High school diploma or equivalent required, some college coursework preferred.

Demonstrated success working in a team environment focused on meeting

organization goals and objectives is necessary.

Knowledge of coordination of benefits requirements and processes.

Knowledge of health insurance correspondence denial processing.

Knowledge of insurance rejection/denial processing to perform follow up activity.

Understanding of physician billing guidelines for commercial and government

payers in multiple states.

Ability to multi-task, set priorities and follow through without direct supervision.

Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.

Proven analytical skills and ability to work in a structured, fast-paced environment.

Proficiency in working with billing systems, GE experience is desirable.

Knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Outlook, and Microsoft Word.

Must be organized, detail oriented, and meticulous with all tasks.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

None

PHYSICAL / ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS:

May require the manual dexterity and/or frequent use of the computer, telephone,

10-key, calculator, office machines (copier, scanner, fax) and/or the ability to

perform repetitive motions to comply with the essential functions.

Requires the physical and/or mental stamina meet production and quality standards

to comply with the essential functions.

May require physical and/or mental stamina to work overtime, additional hours

beyond a regular schedule and/or more than five days per week with mandatory

overtime as directed by Management.

Requires the ability to conform to standards for attendance.

Job performed in a well-lighted, modern office setting.

Prolonged work on a PC/computer and telephone.

Occasional standing/bending.

Occasional lifting/carrying.

Prolonged sitting., TeamHealth is proud to be the leading physician practice in the U.S. providing exceptional patient care, together. TeamHealth has been recognized by Newsweek as one of America's Greatest Workplaces in Health Care for 2025 -Becker's Hospital Review names TeamHealth among the top 150 places to work in healthcare. We continue to grow across the U.S. from our Clinicians to Corporate Employees. Join us!

What we Offer

  • Career Growth Opportunities
  • A Culture anchored in a strong sense of belonging
  • Benefits (Medical/Dental/Vision) begin the first of the month following 30 days of employment
  • 401k (Discretionary match)
  • Generous PTO
  • 8 Paid Holidays
  • Equipment Provided for Remote Roles

JOB DESCRIPTION OVERVIEW:

Under direct supervision, the Denials and Appeals Representative is responsible for processing correspondence, manually or electronically. This position handles follow up on denied claims, appeal status, and processing of denials for all TeamHealth patient accounts. The Denials and Appeals Representative works in a cooperative team environment to provide value to customers (internal or external). The Denials and Appeals Representative carries out his/her duties by adhering to the highest standards of ethical and moral conduct, and acts in the best interest of TeamHealth.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Performs diligent follow up, collection and appeals processes to attempt to receive payment on outstanding claims items.
  • Proper collections follow-up must be performed.
  • Ensures that all denials are researched and followed-up with the maximum collection efforts to ensure payment is received.
  • Responsible for completing tasks thoroughly and accurately to ensure the task is not returned back for re-work and there are little or no write offs of tasks.
  • Identify trends and issues with workloads and payers and maintains high level of quality.
  • Ensures compliance with state and federal laws and regulations for Commercial, Medicare, Medicaid, Managed Care and self-pay payers. • Responsible for all daily, weekly, and monthly reporting requirements.
  • Maintains ongoing knowledge of HCFA 1500 and other mandatory state billing forms and filing, HIPAA, and follow up requirements and ensures compliance of CPT, HCPCS and ICD-10 coding regulations and guidelines.
  • Responsible for all daily productivity reporting requirements.
  • Maintains and exceeds department standards for productivity and quality.
  • Functions effectively within a team and participates and contributes constructively to produce results in a cooperative effort.
  • Demonstrates ongoing enthusiasm and commitment to the work assigned.
  • May perform special assignments and other related tasks as assigned.

About the Company

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Team Health Holdings Inc

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.

COMPANY SIZE
5,000 to 9,999 employees
INDUSTRY
Healthcare Services
FOUNDED
1979