Clinical Provider Auditor II - Maryland Behavioral Health

Elevance Health•Hanover, MD

6d•$61,320 - $76,650•Hybrid

About The Position

Clinical Provider Auditor II Supports Payment Integrity & Behavioral Health. Carelon, a proud member of the Elevance Health family of companies, is a healthcare services organization that takes a whole-health approach to making care more integrated, personalized, and affordable. We put people at the center—connecting physical, behavioral, social, and pharmacy services, along with clinical expertise, research, operations, and advanced technology to help care work better, together. Among us are specialty-care physicians, nurse practitioners, pharmacists, engineers, data scientists, and other dedicated and caring health professionals. While our roles may differ, our purpose is shared: to make a positive impact on whole health. A proud member of the Elevance Health family of companies, Carelon Behavioral Health uses our powerful combination of experience, expertise, dedication and compassion to see what's possible and what's better. Born out of one of the largest healthcare systems organization in the United States, our rich history gives us a unique and valuable perspective on how to solve the most pressing healthcare challenges. This field-based role enables associates to primarily operate in the field, traveling to client sites or designated locations as their role requires, with occasional office attendance for meetings or training. This approach ensures flexibility, responsiveness to client needs, and direct, hands-on engagement. The Clinical Provider Auditor II will be responsible for identifying issues and/or entities that may pose potential risk associated with fraud and abuse.

Requirements

Requires a AA/AS and minimum of 3 years medical coding/auditing experience, including minimum of 1 year in fraud, waste abuse experience; or any combination of education and experience, which would provide an equivalent background.
Requires coding certification (CPC, CCS, CPMA).
Must reside within the state of Maryland.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of ICD-10 and CPT/HCPC coding guidelines and terminology and Bachelors degree strongly preferred.
Behavioral Health coding and auditing experience preferred.

Responsibilities

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.
Assists with training of new associates.