Conducts moderately complex reviews of claims during the course of fraud investigations or other program integrity initiatives such as requests for information or in support of proactive data analysis efforts
Applies Medicare guidelines in addition to an extensive knowledge of medical terminology and experience in the analysis and processing of Medicare claims in making determinations as to the appropriateness of payment coverage
Reviews information contained in Standard Claims Processing System files (e.g., claims history, provider files) to determine provider billing patterns and to detect potentially fraudulent or abusive billing practices or vulnerabilities in Medicare payment policies
Utilizes extensive knowledge of medical terminology and experience in the analysis and processing of Medicare claims and Medicare claims payment systems
Coordinates and compiles the written Investigative Summary Report to the BI Analyst upon completion of the claims review
Completes assignments in a manner that meets or exceeds the quality assurance goal for accuracy
Maintains chain of custody on all documents and follows all confidentiality and security guidelines
Performs other duties as assigned by Management that contribute to task order area goals and objectives and comply with the Program Integrity Manual and Statement of Work guidelines and CMS directives and regulations
Requirements
Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent related experience
2 - 7 years of experience
Knowledge of, and the ability to correctly identify, Medicare coverage guidelines
Must have no adverse actions pending or taken against him/her by any State or Federal licensing board or program
Must have and maintain a valid driver’s license for the state of residence
At least two (2) years of experience using medical terminology and experience in the analysis and processing of Medicare claims