Job Description
The Program Integrity Medical Coding Reviewer III generates comprehensive and concise in-depth
reporting and analysis to track performance related to the Pre-Pay and Post-Paid Processes.
Essential Functions
• Provide Provider Pre Pay production and progress reports and coordinate with management
and team on recommendation for further actions and/or resolutions in order to increase team
performance
• Recommend process or procedure changes while building strong relationships with cross
departmental teams such as Claims, Configuration, Health Partners, and IT on identified
internal system gaps
• Demonstrate leadership ability, including mentoring Program Integrity Claims Analysts to
identify and perform oversight and monitoring of claims decisions based on documentation
• Identify and assist in correction of organizational workflow and process inefficiencies
• Serve as the primary resource for provider pre-pay team
• Use concepts and knowledge of CPT, ICD10, HCPCS, DRG, REV coding rules to analyze
complex provider claims submissions
• Research, comprehend and interpret various state specific Medicaid, federal Medicare, and
ACA/Exchange laws, rules and guidelines
• Maintain a working knowledge of all state and federal laws, rules, and billing guidelines for
various provider specialty types along with documentation requirements
• Responsible for making claim payments decisions on a wide variety of claims including highly
complicated scenarios using medical coding guidelines and policies
• Refer suspected Fraud, Waste, or Abuse to the SIU when identified in normal course of
business
• Responds to claim questions and concerns
• Prepares claims for Medical Director review by completing required documentation and
ensuring all pertinent medical information is attached as needed
• Ensure adherence to all company and departmental policies and standards for timeliness of
review and release of claims
• Build strong working relationships within all teams of Program Integrity
• Work under limited supervision with considerable latitude for initiative and independent
judgement
• Performs any other job related duties as requested.
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Required Skills & Experience
Education and Experience
• Associates degree required - Equivalent years of relevant work experience may be accepted in lieu of required education
• Five (5) years of medical billing and coding experience to include minimum of three (3) years
of SIU/FWA medical billing and coding experience required
• Prior experience with claim pre-payment, medical claim and documentation auditing required
• Medicaid/Medicare experience required
• Experience with reimbursement methodology (APC, DRG, OPPS) required
• Able to work off of a virtual desktop with your own laptop/equipment
• This position must be their only role within medical coding/auditing due to potential conflict of interest
Competencies, Knowledge and Skills
• Knowledge of diagnosis codes and CPT coding guidelines; medical terminology; anatomy and
physiology; and Medicaid/Medicare reimbursement guidelines
• Thorough understanding of medical claim configuration
• Clinical or medical coding background with a firm understanding of claims payment
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
• Firm understanding of basic medical billing process
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work independently and within a team environment
• Effective problem solving skills with attention to detail
• Knowledge of Medicaid/Medicare and familiarity of healthcare industry
• Effective listening and critical thinking skills
• Ability to develop, prioritize and accomplish goals
• Strong interpersonal skills and high level of professionalism
Licensure and Certification
• Certified Medical Coder (CPC, RHIT or RHIA) is required at time of hire required
Nice to Have Skills & Experience
• Inpatient coding experience preferred
• Three (3) years of experience in Facets preferred
Benefit packages for this role will start on the 1st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.