A lien negotiator is responsible for negotiating and resolving liens on behalf of clients, in personal injury cases, to maximize their financial recovery after a settlement. This involves analyzing claims, communicating with healthcare providers and insurance companies (including government programs like Medicaid, Medicare, VA, Tricare and Private Insurance), and preparing documentation to reduce outstanding balances before funds are disbursed. The role requires strong analytical, communication, and negotiation skills to handle high volumes of cases.
Key responsibilities
Negotiate liens: Reduce and resolve medical liens from hospitals, doctors, and insurers, including government programs like Medicare, Medicaid, and Medi-Cal.
Analyze claims: Review and analyze lien claims and related medical records and bills to determine the best strategy for negotiation.
Communicate: Communicate with clients, attorneys, insurance adjusters, and lienholders via phone, email, and fax to gather information and secure agreements.
Finalize cases: Work to finalize cases by obtaining final medical balances and ensuring lien releases are obtained after a settlement is reached.
Manage documentation: Prepare documentation, maintain accurate files, and update case management systems with new information.
Collaborate: Work with other legal team members, such as attorneys and case managers, to ensure smooth case progression.
Client Interaction: Expected to communicate with clients' regularly to provide status updates
Required skills and qualifications
Strong negotiation and communication skills
Analytical skills to review claims and medical information
Understanding of medical billing and lien structures (e.g., ERISA, Medicare, hospital liens)
Ability to manage a high volume of cases simultaneously
Proficiency in using various communication methods, including phone, email, and online portals
Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills
Must have at least 1 full year of lien negotiator experience in a personal injury firm
Salary
Salary range is 50k-60k based on experience
Numbers & Facts
Location
Douglasville, GA
Job Type
Full-time
Salary
$50,000–$60,000 Per Year
Skills
Analysis Skillsunmatched
Billing Recordsunmatched
Case Managementunmatched
Communication Skillsunmatched
Customer Relationsunmatched
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Document Managementunmatched
Documentationunmatched
ERISA (Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974)unmatched
File Maintenanceunmatched
Governmentunmatched
Health Insuranceunmatched
Healthcare Providersunmatched
Hospitalunmatched
Insuranceunmatched
Internet Portalunmatched
Legalunmatched
Liensunmatched
Medi-Calunmatched
Medicaidunmatched
Medical Billingunmatched
Medical Liensunmatched
Medical Recordsunmatched
Medicareunmatched
Negotiation Skillsunmatched
Personal Injuryunmatched
Systems Maintenanceunmatched
Team Playerunmatched
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Vision Planunmatched
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