Medicare Specialist

Prime Health Services, Inc. • Franklin, TN

just now • Onsite

About The Position

The Medicare Specialist researches, maintains, updates and creates new methodologies for Medicare payment systems to implement in Prime Health Services’ (PHS) suite of products as appropriate and understands NCCI/MUE billing edits as related to Prime products.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in health care administration, business and/or other related discipline (Related experience in a health care administration setting may be substituted for educational requirements)
• Proficient computer skills - expert knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• Knowledge of ICD-10CM, CPT4, Revenue Codes, DRGs, base rates, HCPCS coding, Medicare regulations, payment policies, OPPS, and related governmental guidelines and provider reimbursement methodologies are required
• Excellent planning, communication (oral and written), documentation, and organizational abilities
• Advanced mathematical, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to interpret and summarize results of various analyses in a timely and meaningful way
• Ability to work cooperatively with multidisciplinary teams and/or independently

Nice To Haves

• Outpatient Coding Credential (Certified Professional Coding (CPC), Certified Outpatient Coder (COC), or Certified Coding Specialist- Professional (CCS-P) are preferred
• 2+ years of relevant work experience (physician practice, hospital, ancillary provider, health insurance company or integrated delivery system) is preferred

Responsibilities

• Researches and deciphers complex legal and regulatory sources regarding payment rules for Medicare payment systems
• Collaborates with Regulatory Compliance colleagues on how Medicare rules apply to Personal Injury Protection and Workers Compensation reimbursement
• Drafts concise documentation for payment procedures—including payment calculation logic—and interacting with the development team to refine that documentation into user stories and project plans
• Creates and updates internal documentation and processes, as needed for all Medicare based products
• Identifies issues upfront and communicate clearly to team members and leadership
• Manages competing priorities and delivers quality information and analysis while adhering to deadlines
• Develops, manages, and maintains rules in the PHS proprietary bill review software for all Medicare payment policies and systems
• Reports any showstopper issues to the Director of Compliance
• Performs unit and acceptance testing as necessary
• Performs other duties as assigned

Benefits

• Medical Insurance (high deductible plan with an HSA)
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability paid by the company
• Group term life paid by the company
• Generous PTO Policy
• Employee recognition programs
• Corporate office amenities
• Regular employee events

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level