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Medical Records Appeals Specialist

Zealie
Zealie
2-5 years
preferred by company
10 Jan. 7, 2026
Job Description
Job Type: Full Time Remote Education: B.Sc./ M.Sc./ M.Pharm/ B.Pharm/ Life Sciences Skills: Causality Assessment, Clinical SAS Programming, Communication Skills, CPC Certified, GCP guidelines, ICD-10 CM Codes, CPT-Codes, HCPCS Codes, ICD-10 CM, CPT, HCPCS Coding, ICH guidelines, ICSR Case Processing, Interpersonal Skill, Labelling Assessment, MedDRA Coding, Medical Billing, Medical Coding, Medical Terminology, Narrative Writing, Research & Development, Technical Skill, Triage of ICSRs, WHO DD Coding

Medical Records Appeals Specialist

Location: India (Remote)
Employment Type: Full-Time
Work Mode: 100% Remote
Industry: Medical Billing | Revenue Cycle Management | Behavioral Healthcare
Experience Required: 2–5 Years


Job Overview

Zealie, a fast-growing Medical Billing Services organization specializing in Behavioral Healthcare, is hiring a Medical Records Appeals Specialist for its remote India team. This role plays a critical part in managing medical records, preparing and submitting insurance appeals, and ensuring compliance with payer and regulatory requirements.

The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience in medical records management, insurance appeals, and accounts receivable (AR), with strong exposure to EHR systems and payer portals. This position involves direct interaction with insurance companies and internal stakeholders to resolve claim discrepancies and improve reimbursement outcomes.


Key Responsibilities

  • Retrieve, organize, and prepare medical records and insurance appeals for healthcare providers, payers, and regulatory agencies.

  • Prepare and submit appeals, regulatory complaints, and external reviews as required.

  • Review patient medical records for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with authorization and billing requirements.

  • Cross-reference billing systems and authorization tools to validate claim accuracy prior to medical record submission.

  • Ensure full compliance with HIPAA and applicable healthcare regulations.

  • Enter, analyze, and track appeal-related data using Google Sheets, payer portals, and internal systems.

  • Prepare and manage professional correspondence via email, payer portals, and online inquiry platforms.

  • Maintain regular communication with Team Leads, Managers, and internal stakeholders regarding claim status, discrepancies, and resolutions.

  • Meet or exceed daily productivity targets for accounts worked.

  • Respond to inbound calls, voicemails, and written correspondence to support timely account resolution.

  • Maintain strict confidentiality of patient health information (PHI).

  • Perform additional duties as assigned to support operational goals.


Required Skills & Competencies

  • Strong experience in Accounts Receivable (AR) and insurance follow-ups

  • Proven ability to analyze claims, documentation, and authorizations for discrepancies

  • Hands-on experience with payer portals and insurance appeal workflows

  • High level of attention to detail and data accuracy

  • Excellent organizational and critical-thinking skills

  • Strong written and verbal communication skills (email and phone)

  • Proficiency with EHR systems and office productivity tools including Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, Drive)

  • Ability to work independently in a remote, fast-paced environment

  • Strong multitasking and time-management capabilities


Education & Experience Requirements

  • Education:

    • High School Diploma or equivalent (mandatory)

    • Associate’s Degree in Health Information Management, Medical Records, or a related healthcare field (preferred)

  • Experience:

    • 2–5 years of experience in medical records, insurance appeals, AR, or health information management

    • Prior experience working with EHR systems is highly desirable


Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience in behavioral health billing or revenue cycle operations

  • Knowledge of the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Treatment industry

  • Familiarity with utilization review, payer audits, and denial management processes


About Zealie

Zealie is a specialized Medical Billing Services company focused on the Behavioral Healthcare sector, supporting substance use disorder treatment, addiction recovery, and mental health organizations. Through advanced proprietary technology, data analytics, and revenue prediction tools, Zealie enables healthcare providers to make informed business decisions while delivering high-quality patient care.


Why Join Zealie

  • Fully remote opportunity based in India

  • Work with a mission-driven organization supporting life-saving behavioral health services

  • Exposure to advanced medical billing and appeals operations

  • Collaborative, growth-oriented work culture


Apply Now

If you have experience in medical records management, insurance appeals, and AR operations and are seeking a remote healthcare role with global exposure, this opportunity offers a strong platform to advance your career.