SIU Post Pay Senior Investigator

UnitedHealth GroupPlymouth, MN
263d$59,500 - $116,600Remote

About The Position

Optum is a global organization that delivers care, aided by technology to help millions of people live healthier lives. The work you do with our team will directly improve health outcomes by connecting people with the care, pharmacy benefits, data and resources they need to feel their best. Here, you will find a culture guided by diversity and inclusion, talented peers, comprehensive benefits and career development opportunities. Come make an impact on the communities we serve as you help us advance health equity on a global scale. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together. It is Optum's mission and intent to protect members, providers, business partners, employees and stakeholders by administering a strong and effective anti-FWAE program designed to prevent, detect, investigate and resolve incidents of potential FWAE, with a focus on education and prevention. Our Company is committed to addressing and correcting known offenses, recovering lost funds, improving overall anti-FWAE ability and partnering with state and federal agencies. Optum supports this commitment to protecting members, providers and other healthcare stakeholders through technologically advanced tools and the administration of a strong and balanced review process to ensure industry standards regarding documentation and billing of services are met. Optum has the Behavioral Health Program and Network Integrity (PNI) team within our organization. This team works with Providers to identify billing as well as payment patterns and trends which may require education or modification of practices or processes on the part of the Provider or Optum. Together with Providers, Optum is committed to identifying and remediating potential Fraud, Waste, Abuse and Error and Payment Integrity Issues. Employees are responsible for triaging, investigating and resolving potential instances of healthcare fraud and/or abusive conduct by medical professionals or providers. Using information from tips, complaints, external intelligence or behavior data, the medical community and law enforcement, employee's conduct confidential investigations and document relevant findings and report any illegal activities in accordance with all laws and regulations. May request onsite provider claim and/or clinical audits (utilizing appropriate personnel) to gather and analyze all necessary information and documents related to the investigation. Identify, communicate and recover losses as deemed appropriate. These investigations may include participation in telephone calls or meetings with providers, members, clients, legal, compliance, and other investigative areas and requires adherence to state and federal compliance policies, reimbursement policies, and contract compliance. Where applicable, testimony regarding the investigation may be required in a court of law. May also complete root cause analysis.

Requirements

  • 5+ years of experience working in a FWA / SIU or Fraud investigations role for Kentucky location
  • 2+ years of experience within the health insurance claims industry
  • 2+ years of experience working with law enforcement or legal entities or 3+ years of Investigative experience with fraud investigations
  • 1+ years of knowledge and/or experience with behavioral health codes and service delivery
  • Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables and macros) and Word (documents)
  • Ability to travel once monthly in the state of Kentucky for client on-site visits
  • Reside in Kentucky

Nice To Haves

  • Professional certification as a Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), Accredited Healthcare Fraud Investigator (AHFI), or similar
  • Experience with computer research
  • Experience with regulatory compliance
  • Experience with data analysis as it relates to financial recovery/settlements
  • Familiar with CPT code terminology

Responsibilities

  • Gather and analyze data and information gathered to determine behavior and understand provider/scheme at issue
  • Utilize appropriate documentation and tracking controls in the case tracking system to ensure compliance and auditability requirements are met
  • Collaborate with clinical coding consultant to apply knowledge of coding guidelines to determine validity of aberrances (SIU only)
  • Gather all relevant facts to articulate behavior through an Investigation Summary and compliance package
  • Communicate clear rationale for investigation processes and outcomes to Client, Regulator and stakeholders
  • Collaborate with a variety of external sources to identify current and emerging patterns and schemes related for FWA to ensure additional TIP submission
  • Perform member and provider interviews, and review medical documentation as needed
  • Communicate with legal, Law Enforcement, clients and business partners as needed

Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefits package
  • Incentive and recognition programs
  • Equity stock purchase
  • 401k contribution

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What This Job Offers

Job Type

Full-time

Career Level

Entry Level

Industry

Insurance Carriers and Related Activities

Education Level

Bachelor's degree

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