Overview

The Cancer Services Specialists is responsible for all the pre-authorizations and insurance inquiries within the cancer center. Understands payment denials and how to prevent denials to reduce losses; works and appropriately appeals the denials from insurance companies. The Cancer Services Specialist coordinates all cancer conferences/tumor boards at CCI-Urbana and CCI-Normal. They are responsible for ensuring all standards for CoC and NAPBC accreditations are met; tracking and entering data into the survey portal, coordinating and maintaining regular meetings of cancer committee and subcommittee and taking minutes. Cancer Services specialist play a key role in accreditation survey prep and reporting.

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Responsibilities
Assumes primary responsibility in working with the third party payer for screening and authorizations for appropriate criteria/pre-certs/third party approvalsObtains, documents, verifies and conducts follow-up on insurance authorizations and insurance eligibility as required for scheduled examsChecks insurance eligibility to ensure that the information provided matches the insurance carrier's database informationPrepares written communication to notify appropriate staff of authorization updates and/or changes for insurance carriersInteracts with external customers to inform and educate regarding authorization proceduresManages and resolves denied cases. In cooperation with Billing Department, works denials by sending appeal letters and making appropriate contact with insurance companies or billing staffGenerates timely and compliant denial letters and to facilitate the submission of appropriate appeal documentationProvides recommendations for policy and procedure changes to management to prevent or limit denialsReviews and ensures diagnostic, ICD-10, and CPT code is utilized for ordering and pre-authorizationsSchedules, prepares, and coordinates Administrative Cancer Committee Meetings, cancer conferences, and meetings.Assists with generating reports and gathering data for providers and staff in relation to accreditation activities.Maintains ongoing cancer conference case lists and distributes to attendees in a timely manner.Tracks cancer conference discussion to ensure all required elements are discussed for reporting to American College of Surgeons.
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Based in Urbana, IL, Carle Health is a healthcare system with nearly 16,600 team members in its eight hospitals, physician groups and a variety of healthcare businesses. Carle BroMenn Medical Center, Carle Foundation Hospital, Carle Health Methodist Hospital, Carle Health Proctor Hospital, Carle Health Pekin Hospital, and Carle Hoopeston Regional Health Center hold Magnet designations, the nation's highest honor for nursing care. The system includes Methodist College and Carle Illinois College of Medicine, the world's first engineering-based medical school, and Health Alliance. We offer opportunities in several communities throughout central Illinois with potential for growth and life-long careers at Carle Health.
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Compensation and Benefits
The compensation range for this position is $19.71per hour - $31.93per hour. This represents a good faith minimum and maximum range for the role at the time of posting by Carle Health. The actual compensation offered a candidate will be dependent on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, the candidate's experience, qualifications, location, training, licenses, shifts worked and compensation model. Carle Health offers a comprehensive benefits package for team members and providers. To learn more visit careers.carlehealth.org/benefits.