Clinical Provider Auditor Sr

Elevance Health•Atlanta, GA

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Clinical Provider Auditor Sr Hybrid 1: This role requires associates to be in-office 1 - 2 days per week, fostering collaboration and connectivity, while providing flexibility to support productivity and work-life balance. This approach combines structured office engagement with the autonomy of virtual work, promoting a dynamic and adaptable workplace. Alternate locations may be considered if candidates reside within a commuting distance from an office. Please note that per our policy on hybrid/virtual work, candidates not within a reasonable commuting distance from the posting location(s) will not be considered for employment, unless an accommodation is granted as required by law. A proud member of the Elevance Health family of brands, Carelon Health (formerly CareMore Health) offers clinical programs and primary care options for seniors. We are a team of committed clinicians and business leaders passionate about transforming American healthcare delivery. The Clinical Provider Auditor Sr is responsible for identifying issues and/or entities that may pose potential risk associated with fraud and abuse. How you will make an impact: Primary duties may include, but are not limited to: 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 to determine patterns of billing behavior. Recommends possible interventions for loss control and risk avoidance based on the outcome of the investigation. Trains new associates. Develops, designs and implements new or revised methods to improve the operations.

Requirements

Requires a AA/AS and minimum of 5 years medical coding/auditing experience, including minimum of 4 years in fraud, waste abuse experience; or any combination of education and experience, which would provide an equivalent background.
Requires coding certification (CPC, CCS, CPMA).

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of ICD-10 and CPT/HCPC coding guidelines and terminology and Bachelors degree strongly 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 to determine patterns of billing behavior.
Recommends possible interventions for loss control and risk avoidance based on the outcome of the investigation.
Trains new associates.
Develops, designs and implements new or revised methods to improve the operations.

Benefits

We offer a range of market-competitive total rewards that include merit increases, paid holidays, Paid Time Off, and incentive bonus programs (unless covered by a collective bargaining agreement), medical, dental, vision, short and long term disability benefits, 401(k) +match, stock purchase plan, life insurance, wellness programs and financial education resources, to name a few.

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