# Insurance Verification Specialist jobs and career guide

Category: Front Office & Administration
Page: https://medroles.com/roles/insurance-verification-specialist/
Also called: Prior Authorization Specialist, Benefits Verification Specialist, Insurance Coordinator, Authorization Coordinator

Insurance verification specialists confirm patient coverage, benefits and prior authorizations before visits so the practice gets paid and patients aren't surprised by bills.

## Typical US pay
$36k–$52k per year (approximate, entry level to experienced).

## What they do
- Verify eligibility and benefits through payer portals and phone calls
- Obtain prior authorizations and referrals
- Estimate patient responsibility and flag coverage problems
- Document findings in the practice management system

## Key skills
- Payer portals
- Prior authorization
- CPT and ICD-10 basics
- Attention to detail
- Phone communication

## Training
A high school diploma or GED plus medical office, billing or front desk experience.

## Licensing & certifications
No license is required. Billing or coding certificates are a plus.

## Open jobs (0)
None posted right now.