Consultant, Payment Intelligence chicago, il

ESR Healthcare; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare consulting firm is looking for a Consultant in Payment Intelligence in Chicago, IL. You will be responsible for client delivery, focusing on payment accuracy and strategic use of analytics. The role requires 2+ years of consulting experience, strong knowledge of claims processing, and advanced Excel skills. The ideal candidate will support initiatives to ensure prompt and correct claims payment with potential client interaction. Flexibility to work from the Chicago office is necessary.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in consulting or payer organizations.
• Foundational knowledge of claims processing including Medicare and Medicaid.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and basic/intermediate SQL.

Responsibilities

• Support the development of payment accuracy opportunities.
• Utilize analytics to identify claims payment opportunities.
• Conduct research on regulatory requirements impacting health plan reimbursement.

Skills

Claims analytics

Process improvements

Microsoft Excel

SQL

Strong analytical skills

Professional communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Job description

Consultant, Payment Intelligence chicago, il

The Role

Health plans face continued challenges in reimbursing claims on‑time and accurately. The consulting service line, Payment Intelligence®, goes beyond typical payment integrity to ensure erroneous and inefficient payments are identified, rectified, and recouped to prevent them in the future. Our Payment Intelligence® team addresses issues with payment policies, provider contracts, provider data, covered benefits, member eligibility and prior authorizations.

In this role, the individual will be responsible for client delivery of Payment Intelligence®. The position will report to a Payment Intelligence® Manager. The individual will be the subject matter expert on strategies to help our clients ensure proper claims payment through the use of (1) claims analytics, (2) process improvements, (3) integration of automation/technology, and (4) configuration setups. This role will also support the internal development of Payment Intelligence initiatives.

Work You’ll Do

• Support the development, identification and analysis of payment accuracy opportunities through remediation with client counterparts
• Utilize analytics to identify claims payment opportunities through your knowledge of standard payment methodologies including Prospective Payment Systems (IPPS/OPPS), fee for service, Groupers, RUG, etc.
• Support process improvements and automation initiatives for clients
• Conduct research on current events, changes in regulatory requirements and market trends impacting health plan reimbursement
• Contribute to the preparation of client ready deliverables with clear and actionable insight
• Exercise sound judgement and clear and direct communication in all aspects of your work
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

• 2+ years of experience in a role within consulting, provider revenue cycle, a payment integrity vendor, and/or a payer organization
• Foundational knowledge of claims processing across multiple lines of business, including Medicare, Medicaid, ACA/Marketplace, Commercial, and Duals
• Experience across various spend areas, including professional, ancillary, outpatient, and inpatient services
• Ability to identify and analyze mispaid claims to ensure accuracy and compliance
• Knowledge of industry vendors and tools related to claims processing, provider data, and contract management
• Understanding of end-to-end claims processes, including claims management, provider lifecycle, and network optimization
• Strong professional communication skills, including written, verbal, interpersonal, and in‑person presentation expertise
• Experience coaching and mentoring team members
• Advanced proficiency utilizing Microsoft Excel and basic/intermediate SQL for data analysis
• Strong analytical, data interpretation, and problem‑solving skills
• Ability to identify client savings opportunities and develop actionable business cases
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent
• Direct client interaction with possible travel to client locations
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship

Preferred Requirements

• Policy & Claims Editing Expertise
• Research and interpretation of healthcare policies and regulations
• Experience in reimbursement policy writing and claims editing
• Proficiency in data mining to detect errors and inconsistencies
• Ability to crosswalk and compare edits and policies
• Knowledge of claims editing processes, including Prepay/Post‑Pay, COB, Subrogation, Fraud Detection, and Medical Record Reviews
• Contract Configuration & Provider Data Expertise
• Interpretation of provider contract terms and pricing methodologies, including fee schedules, per diem, DRGs, cost‑plus, and outlier payments
• Understanding of contract carve‑outs, including bundled services, readmissions, and reductions
• Experience in contract pricing and claims reimbursement analysis
• Ability to price and reprice claims based on contractual agreements
• Understanding of provider TIN and NPI relationships
• Knowledge of the provider lifecycle, including Credentialing, Data Management, Contracting, and Configuration
• Familiarity with network processes, including Optimization, Adequacy, and Pricing
• Familiarity with claims adjudication systems (e.g., Facets, QNXT, Amisys, etc.)
• Based in Chicago, IL, and flexible to work from our Chicago office as needed