Coordination of Benefits - Medical Claims Investigator

Coordination of Benefits - Medical Claims Investigator #12779 Work From Home, United States Coordination of Benefits - Medical Claims Investigator JOB SUMMARY This role reviews medical paid claims against provider contracts and policies to ensure medical payments have been processed accurately. The incumbent will employ data mining and coordination of benefits techniques to analyze and audit hospital and physician claims to identify errant claim payments. DUTIES

• Achieve measured production, quality, and growth results.
• Utilize analytics, data mining, and coordination of benefits techniques on client paid claims data.
• Evaluate medical claims for coding and pricing errors using accurate HCPCS, ICD-10, and CPT codes.
• Lookup and review medical claims in payer systems to determine methods of payment and validate savings identified.
• Promote a positive team environment that is based on critical thinking and sharing intelligence to help meet both individual and team goals.
• Utilize official coding guidelines and resources as required, including CMS directives and bulletins.
• Collaborate, coordinate, and communicate across disciplines and departments.
• Ensure compliance with HIPAA regulations and requirements.
• Demonstrate Company’s core competencies and values.
• Please note due to the exposure of PHI sensitive data, this role is considered to be a High Risk Role.
• The position responsibilities outlined above are in no way to be construed as all encompassing. Other duties, responsibilities, and qualifications may be required and/or assigned as necessary.

JOB SCOPE This role keeps the needs of external and internal customers as a priority when making decisions and taking action. Will work under direct supervision to uncover actionable claims which facilitate savings for customers. Interacts with customers and internal staff in the organization. COMPENSATION The salary range for this position is $50,000 – $55,000. Specific offers take into account a candidate’s education, experience and skills, as well as the candidate’s work location and internal equity. This position is also eligible for health insurance, 401k and bonus opportunity.

Requirements

REQUIREMENTS

• Minimum high school diploma or GED along with two (2) years of direct experience in medical claims investigation or data mining / coordination of benefits auditing. Attainment of relevant medical billing and coding certification along with a bachelor's degree in a relevant field are both highly preferred.
• Knowledge of coding type edits and medical claim reimbursement structures and methodologies.
• Proficiency with medical terminology, medical procedures, medical conditions, and illness and treatment practices.
• Experience in applying principles of coding guidelines, federal and state regulations, and policies pertaining to coding and billing.
• Knowledge in researching state and federal healthcare guidelines, including Medicare and State Medicaid programs.
• Familiarity with automated medical claims payment systems and/or working knowledge of payer systems (i.e., Facets, QNXT, etc.).
• Advanced computer skills and proficiency with Microsoft Excel.
• Must be able to prioritize, coordinate, multitask, think outside the box, and be energetic.
• Must be able to work independently while maintaining close attention to detail.
• Required licensures, professional certifications, and/or Board certifications as applicable.
• Individual in this position must be able to work in a standard office environment which requires sitting and viewing monitor(s) for extended periods of time, operating standard office equipment such as, but not limited to, a keyboard, copier and telephone.

BENEFITS We realize that our employees are instrumental to our success, and we reward them accordingly with very competitive compensation and benefits packages, an incentive bonus program, as well as recognition and awards programs. Our work environment is friendly and supportive, and we offer flexible schedules whenever possible, as well as a wide range of live and web-based professional development and educational programs to prepare you for advancement opportunities. Your benefits will include: · Medical, dental and vision coverage with low deductible & copay · Life insurance · Short and long-term disability · Paid Parental Leave · 401(k) + match · Employee Stock Purchase Plan · Generous Paid Time Off – accrued based on years of service · WA Candidates: the accrual rate is 4.61 hours every other week for the first two years of tenure before increasing with additional years of service · 10 paid company holidays · Tuition reimbursement · Flexible Spending Account · Employee Assistance Program · Sick time benefits – for eligible employees, one hour of sick time for every 30 hours worked, up to a maximum accrual of 40 hours per calendar year, unless the laws of the state in which the employee is located provide for more generous sick time benefits Apply tot his job Apply To this Job