**Location:** Sioux Falls, SD **Worker Type:** Regular **Work Shift:** Day Shift (United States of America) Avera Heart Hospital, isn't just a place to work, it's a family. Our 650 employees are what make the difference in our care and why we are one of the only few hospitals out of 4,000 nationwide to achieve a double 5-star rating from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid (CMS). Be apart of something great! **Position Highlights** **Position Summary** The Denial Prevention Analyst coordinates facility wide denial and denial prevention information for Avera Heart Hospital and North Central Heart. This individual will be responsible for reviewing Patient Access, HIM, and Business Office denials trends in order to identify and implement prevention opportunities. Furthermore, the Denial Prevention Analyst works accounts in Denial Management desktop to provide resolution, writes and submits professionally written appeals which include compelling arguments based on clinical documentation, third-party payer medical policies, and contract language. Appeals are submitted timely and tracked through final outcome. **Work Schedule** Monday - Fridays 8-5pm. **Education/Experience** Bachelor's degree preferred. Four years of revenue cycle, billing, third -party payer, managed care, prior authorization or denials required. Knowledge of payer requirements, regulatory guideline, and hospital reimbursement methodologies. Experience standardizing revenue cycle processes and implementing best practices workflows. At Avera, the way you are treated as an employee translates into the compassionate care you deliver to patients and team members. Because we consider health care a ministry, you can live out your faith, uphold the dignity and respect of all persons while not compromising high-quality services. Join us in making a positive impact on moving health forward. The policy of Avera to provide opportunities for all qualified employees or applicants without regard to disability and to provide reasonable accommodations for all employees or applicants who may be disabled. Avera is committed to ensuring compliance in accordance with the Americans with Disability Act. For assistance, please contact HR Now at 605-504-4444. Additional Notices: For TTY, dial 711 Avera is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer: Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity.