Clinical Provider Auditor I

Role Overview

• identifying issues and/or entities that may pose potential risk associated with fraud and abuse
• Examines claims for compliance with relevant billing and processing guidelines and identifies opportunities for fraud and abuse prevention and control
• Reviews and conducts analysis of claims and medical records prior to payment and uses required systems/tools to accurately document determinations and continue to next step in the claims lifecycle
• Researches new healthcare related questions as necessary to aid in investigations and stays abreast of current medical coding and billing issues, trends and changes in laws/regulations
• Collaborates with the Special Investigation Unit and other internal areas on matters of mutual concern
• Recommends possible interventions for loss control and risk avoidance based on the outcome of the investigation

Requirements

• Requires a AA/AS and minimum of 1 year related medical coding/auditing experience
• coding certification (CPC, CCS, CPMA) within one year of starting in this position
• Current CPC certification very strongly preferred
• Prior auditing experience is a must for this role
• Knowledge of ICD-10 and CPT/HCPC coding guidelines and terminology strongly preferred
• strong team spirit and a collaborative mentality

Benefits

• merit increases
• paid holidays
• Paid Time Off
• incentive bonus programs
• medical
• dental
• vision
• short and long term disability benefits
• 401(k) +match
• stock purchase plan
• life insurance
• wellness programs
• financial education resources