Technical Denials Specialist

Our client is hiring for a Technical Denials Specialist to support the Central Billing Office for a major hospital system. This fully onsite opportunity in Skokie, IL is ideal for candidates with strong healthcare billing and denial management experience, particularly those with the ability to independently handle first- and second-level appeals. The Technical Denials Specialist will be responsible for researching, analyzing, and resolving complex claim denials while partnering with internal teams and insurance payers to ensure accurate and timely reimbursement. Responsibilities Review, research, and resolve complex insurance claim denials Prepare and submit first- and second-level appeals with supporting documentation Analyze denial root causes and identify reimbursement trends Work payer correspondence, appeals, reconsiderations, and follow-up activities Utilize EPIC and other billing systems to manage denial workqueues and account documentation Collaborate with billing, coding, and revenue cycle teams to resolve claim issues Ensure compliance with payer guidelines, billing regulations, and hospital policies Maintain productivity and quality standards in a high-volume environment Support process improvement initiatives aimed at reducing future denials Qualifications 2+ years of medical billing and denial management experience Experience handling first- and second-level appeals required Strong understanding of healthcare revenue cycle operations and insurance claims processing EPIC billing experience strongly preferred Familiarity with Medicare, Medicaid, and commercial payers Ability to research and resolve technical denials independently Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills Ability to thrive in a fast-paced healthcare environment

Key Details Location:

Skokie, IL Schedule:

100% Onsite |

Monday-Friday Pay:

$25-28/hour

Employment Type:

Contract-to-Hire Benefits:

LaSalle Network consultants are eligible to enroll in benefits. For details, visit https://www.thelasallenetwork.com/consultants/ If you have strong denial management experience and are confident handling complex appeals within a healthcare setting, we encourage you to apply for this opportunity in Skokie today. #LNAF LaSalle Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer m/f/d/v. LaSalle Network is the leading provider of direct hire and temporary staffing services. For over two decades, LaSalle has helped organizations hire faster and connect top talent with opportunities, from entry-level positions to the C-suite. With units specializing in Accounting and Finance, Administrative, Engineering, Marketing, Technology, Supply Chain, Healthcare Revenue Cycle, Call Center, Human Resources and Executive Search. LaSalle offers staffing and recruiting solutions to companies of all sizes and across all industries. LaSalle Network is the premier staffing and recruiting firm, earning over 100 culture, revenue and industry-based awards from major publications and having its company experts regularly contribute insights on retention strategies, hiring trends and hiring challenges, and more to national news outlets.