Client Policy Manager

Cotiviti; Idaho; Remote; USD 78,000 - 106,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

Life insurance

401(k) savings

Paid family leave

9 paid holidays per year

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Cotiviti is seeking a Client Policy Manager I to oversee client payment policies, ensuring accuracy, currency, and alignment with healthcare guidelines. This remote role requires coordination with internal medical directors and clients, handling policy updates, and conducting policy-related analytics.

The role emphasizes data analysis, meticulous documentation, and effective communication within a fast-paced, global environment.

Qualifications

• Active RN license or healthcare-related bachelor’s degree.
• Professional coder certification (CPC, CPC-H, CPC-P or CCS-P).
• Minimum of 3 years clinical coding experience, preferably in a payer setting.
• Strong knowledge of healthcare claims payment policy and processing (CMS/Medicaid).
• Experience in claims adjudication or utilization review with managed care or health insurer.
• Familiarity with claims payment and reimbursement methodologies.
• Experience in customer service or client management in healthcare.
• Ability to articulate medical policies clearly.
• Knowledge of CMS guidelines and health plans.

Responsibilities

• Manage client payment policies for accuracy and currency.
• Coordinate with Medical Directors and clients for policy reviews.
• Conduct periodic updates and industry trend analyses.
• Prepare and present payment policy documents to clients.
• Research and analyze medical policy items with guidance from Cotiviti team.
• Communicate policy details to internal and external stakeholders.
• Maintain client medical policy sensitivities in the Client Profile Workbook.
• Perform data and report analytics related to policies.
• Apply project management to new and ongoing initiatives.
• Address client inquiries and translate into policy actions.

Skills

Healthcare analytics

Client management

Data analysis

Microsoft Office

Problem solving

Verbal and written communication

Project management

Time management

Education

Nursing license or healthcare degree

Coder certification (CPC/CPC-H/CPC-P/CCS-P)

Tools

CMS guidelines

Job description

Overview

The Client Policy Manager I manages client payment policies by ensuring client’s payment policy is accurate, up-to-date, and complete; executes client-specific requests with guidance from internal team and acts as the internaland external client team liaison.

Responsibilities

• This position is client facing and requires a commitment to superior client service.
• Primarily responsible for the integrity of the client’s medical policy set, including awareness of allclient-related Medical Policy project requests, monthly review of Max Units, review of Health Planrules, etc.
• Primary driver of the Periodic Update analysis and industry updates. Review and identify changesneeded to client policies in order to maintain up-to-date and accurate medical payment policies.
• Prepare payment policy documents for presentation to the client. Review all documents and coordinatereviews with Medical Directors and participate in client policy meetings.
• Conduct research and analysis for medical policy items with guidance from Cotiviti Client MedicalDirector and Content.
• Review client payment policies for accuracy, complete reviews on a timely basis, clearly understandand articulate medical policies, present the policies for consideration to Cotiviti Client Medical Directorfor review and acceptance by the client, provide direction on client understanding of medical policies.
• Add value to medical policy content, department, and client teams by participating and offering benefitof knowledge and experience proactively.
• Clearly understand, document and maintain client medical policy sensitivities and nuances in the ClientProfile Workbook.
• Communicate effectively with various members of the client team (internal as well as external).
• Perform multi-faceted data and report analytics.
• Apply project management principles in initiating, creating, and managing projects.
• Review and analyze client inquiries for clarity of intent, apply decisions for affected policies, maintaininformation, and communicate effectively with the client.
• Completes all responsibilities as outlined on annual Performance Plan.
• Completes all special projects and other duties as assigned.

This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed and is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required. This job description does not constitute an employment agreement and is subject to change as the needs of Cotiviti and the requirements of the job change.

Qualifications

• Active professional license as a Registered Nurse (BSN preferred) or Bachelor’s Degree in Healthcarerelated field or relative experience.
• Professional coder certification (CPC, CPC-H, CPC-P or CCS-P).
• Minimum of 3 years clinical coding experience, preferable in a payer setting.
• Strong knowledge of healthcare claims payment policy and processing, specifically, CMS, Medicaid,ICD, CPT, HCPCS and other specialty society, etc.
• Experience in claims adjudication or utilization review working for a managed care or healthcareinsurance company.
• Familiarity with claims payment and reimbursement methodologies.
• Experience in customer service or client management with a strong focus on healthcare setting.
• Clearly understands and articulates medical policies.
• Strong Knowledge of CMS guidelines. Health plans, Managed Care or Health Care insurance companyexperience.
• Prior experience in developing medical payment policy edits.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite.
• Demonstrated problem-solving skills.
• Professional with ability to properly handle confidential information.
• Ability to work well both independently and collaboratively, in a fast-paced and demanding environment.
• Ability to analyze data and synthesize it for customer and internal consumption.
• Effective verbal and written communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Effective at managing timelines and multiple projects with the ability to prioritize and meet deadlines.

Cognitive/Mental Requirements:

• Must have flexibility and willingness to participate in the work processes of an international organization, including conference calls scheduled to accommodate global time zones.
• Must be able to perform duties with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Communicating with others to exchange information.
• Assessing the accuracy, neatness, and thoroughness of the work assigned.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

• This remote role can be located anywhere in the continental US.
• Travel requirement up to 20%.
• Must be able to lift up to 20 lbs without assistance.
• After-hours and/or weekend work may be required where necessary for major deliverables /deadlines.
• Must be able to sit and use a computer keyboard for extended periods.
• Remaining in a stationary position, often standing or sitting for prolonged periods.
• Repeating motions that may include the wrists, hands, and/or fingers.
• Must be able to provide a dedicated, secure work area.
• Must be able to provide high-speed internet access/connectivity and office setup and maintenance.
• No adverse environmental conditions are expected.

Base compensation ranges from $78,000 to $106,000 per year. Specific offers are determined by various factors, such as experience, education, skills, certifications, and other business needs.

Cotiviti offers team members a competitive benefits package to address a wide range of personal and family needs, including medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance coverage, 401(k) savings plans, paid family leave, 9 paid holidays per year, and 17-27 days of Paid Time Off (PTO) per year, depending on specific level and length of service with Cotiviti. For information about our benefits package, please refer to ourCareers page.