Coding Investigator Auditor - Work From Home

Health Care Service Corp.; Chicago (IL); Remote; USD 56,000 - 124,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and wellness benefits

401(k) savings plan

Pension plan

Paid time off

Paid parental leave

Disability insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Health Care Service Corporation is seeking a role focused on auditing clinical, billing, coding, and cost reviews to validate claims and inform pre/post payment decisions. The position involves researching information, documenting findings, and coordinating with medical directors, customer service, network management, pricing and other departments.

The job emphasizes adherence to accreditation standards and regulations, with emphasis on communication with physicians and providers, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; one year of business, law enforcement, or regulatory agency experience may substitute for each year of college.
• Certified Coding Certification, or acquire within 24 months of hire.
• 3 years of experience in claims processing operations and reporting systems, including 2 years in auditing or developing computer system reports.
• Knowledge of URAC, NCQA standards and health insurance legislation.
• Awareness of claims processes and claims processing systems.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel and health insurance databases.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with physicians, members and providers.

Responsibilities

• Audit clinical, billing, coding and lowest cost setting reviews for services pre and post payment.
• Conduct research and prepare documentation of findings.
• Consult with special investigations and affordability of care area as needed.
• Coordinate with medical director special investigations, customer service, pass, network management, pricing and database.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Organizational skills

PC proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Health insurance databases

Job description

At HCSC, our employees are the cornerstone of our business and the foundation to our success. We empower employees with curated development plans that foster growth and promote rewarding, fulfilling careers. Join HCSC and be part of a purpose-driven company that will invest in your professional development.

Job Summary

This position is responsible for auditing clinical, billing, coding and lowest cost setting reviews for services pre and post payment utilizing medical, contractual, legislative, policy, and other information to validate claims submitted and billed. Conducting research. Preparing documentation of findings and consulting with special investigation and the affordability of care area as needed. Coordinating with all departments involved in each case required such as medical director special investigations, customer service, pass, network management, marketing, case management, medical review, legal, pricing and database.

Required Job Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree; one year of business experience, law enforcement experience, or regulatory agency experience may substitute for each year of college.
• Certified Coding Certification, or acquire within 24 months of hire.
• 3 years of experience in claims processing operations and reporting systems, including 2 years of experience in auditing or developing computer system reports.
• Knowledge of accreditation, i.e. URAC, NCQA standards and health insurance legislation.
• Awareness of claims processes and claims processing systems.
• PC proficiency to include Microsoft Word and Excel and health insurance databases.
• Verbal and written communication skills with ability to communicate to physicians, members and providers and compose and explain document findings.
• Organizational skills and prioritization skills.

Preferred Job Qualifications

• Current AAPC Medical Coding Certification #LI-MW2 #LI-Remote

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Pay Transparency Statement

At Health Care Service Corporation, you will be part of an organization committed to offering meaningful benefits to our employees to support their life outside of work.

• health and wellness benefits
• 401(k) savings plan
• pension plan
• paid time off
• paid parental leave
• disability insurance
• supplemental life insurance
• employee assistance program
• paid holidays
• tuition reimbursement
• plus other incentives

Learn more about our benefit offerings by visiting https://careers.hcsc.com/totalrewards.

The compensation offered will vary depending on your job-related skills, education, knowledge, and experience. This role aligns with an annual incentive bonus plan subject to the terms and the conditions of the plan.

Employment Statement

We are an Equal Opportunity Employment employer dedicated to providing a welcoming environment where the unique differences of our employees are respected and valued. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristics.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employment employer dedicated to workforce diversity and a drug-free and smoke-free workplace.

Learn more about HCSC, our commitment to our members and the opportunity you’ll have to improve health care delivery in an open, collaborative environment.

1. Base Pay Range $55,900.00 - $123,500.00 Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and location.

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For more than 80 years, HCSC has been dedicated to expanding access to high-quality, cost-effective health care and equipping our members with information and tools to make the best health care decisions for themselves and their families. As an industry leader, HCSC also has been helping to make the health care system work better for all Americans. To remain a leader, we offer compelling careers that encourage resourcefulness, strategic thought and empower you to make a difference in the lives of our members and their communities. Today, with the industry at an important crossroad, HCSC is reimagining health care and looking for original thinkers who aren’t afraid to make innovative contributions.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employment employer dedicated to workforce diversity and a drug-free and smoke-free workplace.

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