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Company: MedStar Medical Group
Location: Baltimore, MD
Career Level: Associate
Industries: Not specified

Description

MedStar Family Choice is currently seeking a Claims Auditor/Analyst to join their team.  Position is remote but candidate must be local to the DMV area for on-site meeting requirements. 

Job Summary - Manages the claims appeal/audit function of MedStar Family Choice (MSFC) by working with internal departments to run audit data, perform claim audits, and medical record audits. If Appeals, reviews claims appeals, provides communication to providers, keeps accurate and complete claims appeal records. Researches and resolves billing and payment issues. We recruit, retain, and advance associates with diverse backgrounds, skills, and talents equitably at all levels.


Education
  • Associate's degree in Healthcare Administration, Business Administration or related field preferred or Bachelor's degree in Healthcare Administration, Business Administration, or related field preferred
  • One year of relevant education may be substituted for one year of required work experience.
Experience
  • 5-7 years Managed care or healthcare related organizations with at least 5 years claims processing and auditing/appeal review experience required
  • Experience with Medicaid claim processing preferred
  • One year of relevant professional-level work experience may be substituted for one year of required education
Licenses and Certifications
  • Certified Professional Coder (CPC) preferred
  • Claims Appeals certification preferred
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
  • Knowledge of all aspects of claims processing, auditing, coding, A/R and reporting (MicroSoft Excel and Access).
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Data mining and analytical skills.
  • Analyzes and reports on data through a working knowledge of ICD-10. HCPCS, and CPT coding guidelines, healthcare finance regulations and various regulatory agency standards.
  • Assists in the writing and implementation of Business Rules. Performs testing of programmings which have a claim impact.
  • Completes required reporting and sends completed reports to the Maryland Insurance Administration and the Department of Healthcare Finance/appropriate departments in a timely manner.
  • Contributes to the achievement of established department goals and objectives and adheres to department policies, procedures, quality standards, and safety standards. Complies with governmental and accreditation regulation.
  • Develops, implements, and maintains claims auditing policies and procedures and auditing infrastructure.
  • Identifies fraud and abuse cases and reports findings to the Compliance department.
  • Leads and implements improvements, enhancements, updates and modifications to systems and processes that have a claim impact.
  • Manages the claims audit function/claims appeal function of MSFC by working with internal departments to run audit data, perform claim audits and medical record audits, and research and resolve billing and payment issues.
  • Participates in meetings, on committees, and assists in educating internal staff on coding and billing principles.
  • Participates in multidisciplinary quality and service improvement teams and committees. Participates in meetings and on committees as requested, and represents the department and hospital in community outreach efforts.
  • Performs quarterly Maryland Insurance Administration audits for MSFCs administrative service providers, which includes vision, pharmacy, lab, and substance abuse.
  • Records audit results and relays audit conclusions and corrective actions to Supervisor. Records administrative claims appeal results and relays audit conclusions and corrective actions to Supervisor.
  • Reviews and makes decisions on claims appeals.
  • Runs reports to identify claims data required for audits.
  • Supports MSFC compliance initiatives by conducting fraud, abuse, and other audits.
  • Tests any changes made to system with a claim impact. This testing is done in conjunction with TPA. All testing needs to be recorded and stored. Ensures that claims are reprocessed after fix is in place.
  • Works closely with Finance department during external audits.
  • Works closely with TPA to research and resolve issues and follows up to ensure action plans are implemented.
  • Works with Provider Relations Dept. to assist in educating physicians and providers on billing issues found in claims or medical record audits.
  • If Claims Appeals, assists in implementing and maintaining administrative claims appeal policies and procedures and claims appeal infrastructure. Assists in the performance of testing procedures for programming and contract entry which have a claim impact. Assists with implementing improvements, enhancements, updates and modifications to systems and processes that have a claim impact.

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