Fraud and Abuse Investigator/Certified Professional Coder (CPC)- Remote

Sentara; United States; Remote; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking healthcare organization as a Fraud and Abuse Investigator. This full-time remote position offers the opportunity to contribute to vital investigations and ensure compliance in healthcare practices. You will engage with various stakeholders to identify and analyze instances of fraud, waste, and abuse. The role requires a Bachelor's Degree and a CPC certification, with a focus on healthcare compliance and medical coding. Enjoy a supportive work environment that values community involvement and offers extensive benefits, including medical plans and tuition assistance. Be part of a team dedicated to improving health every day.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision plans

Adoption, Fertility and Surrogacy Reimbursement

Paid Time Off and Sick Leave

401k/403B with Employer Match

Tuition Assistance

Student Debt Pay Down

Pet Insurance

Legal Resources Plan

Emergency Backup Care

Discretionary Bonus

Qualifications

• 2+ years experience in Medical Coding or Healthcare required.
• CPC certification required within 12 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Conduct investigations for suspected fraud or abuse.
• Review quality of coding in routine desk audits.
• Analyze health insurance claims processing.

Skills

Medical Coding

Healthcare Compliance

Fraud Investigation

Data Analysis

Interviewing Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

City/State

Norfolk, VA

Work Shift

First (Days)

Overview:

Sentara Health Plan is currently hiring a Fraud and Abuse Investigator/CPC- Remote!

Status: Full-time, permanent position (40 hours)

Work hours: 8am to 5pm EST, M-F

Location: This position is remote for candidates that live in the following states: VA, NC, AL, DE, FL, GA, ID, IN, KS, LA, ME, MD, MN, NE, NV, NH, ND, OH, OK, PA, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, WA, WV, WI, WY! With travelto Virginia Beach 1x a year.

Job Responsibilities:

• Responsible for contributing to in-depth investigations for suspected fraud or abuse with respect to provider, pharmacy, employer, member, and broker interactions involving the full range of products.

• Responsible for contributing to the review of the quality of pharmacy, physician, ancillary and hospital based coding in routine desk audits as well as occasional on-site audits.

• Contribute to the review of reimbursement systems relating to health insurance claims processing and ensures adherence to policies and procedures for its various product offerings.

• Specific progression of responsibility is a follows dependent upon education, certifications, and experience:

- Identify, investigate, analyze and evaluate instances of potential fraud, waste and abuse.
- Conduct interviews or correspond with patients, providers, witnesses or other relevant parties to determine settlement, denial or review.
- Analyze information gathered by investigation and report findings and recommendations as a written summary and/or presentation
- Learn and conduct statistical sampling of complex medical claims
Assists in drafting settlements

Education:

• Bachelor's Degree REQUIRED; Degree in a related field of study preferred.

• Minimum of 2 years combined experience required in Medical Coding OR Healthcare (Medical Chart Review/Insurance Billing) OR Internal/External Audit OR Regulatory/Compliance OR Claims Investigations OR Criminal Investigation/White Collar Crime REQUIRED

Certifications/Licenses:

• Certified Professional Coder (CPC) REQUIRED (or achieved within 12 months of hire date)

• Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) OR Accredited Health Care Fraud Investigator (AHFI) preferred. (Note: Federal Agents who have successfully completed the Federal Bureau of Investigation Training Program (FBITP) - Criminal Investigator Training Program (CITP) would be considered equivalent to the AHFI)

• Certified Forensic Interviewer (CFI), Certified Fraud Specialist (CFS), Certified Professional Coder (CPC) or Certified in Healthcare Compliance (CHC) preferred

Sentara Health Plans provides health plan coverage to close to one million members in Virginia. We offer a full suite of commercial products including employee-owned and employer-sponsored plans, as well as Individual & Family Health Plans, Employee Assistance Programs and plans serving Medicare and Medicaid enrollees.

Our quality provider network features a robust provider network, including specialists, primary care physicians and hospitals.

We offer programs to support members with chronic illnesses, customized wellness programs, and integrated clinical and behavioral health services-all to help our members improve their health.

Our success is supported by a family-friendly culture that encourages community involvement and creates unlimited opportunities for development and growth.

Be a part of an excellent healthcare organization that cares about our People, Quality, Patient Safety, Service, and Integrity. Join a team that has a mission to improve health every day and a vision to be the healthcare choice of the communities that we serve!

To apply, please go towww.sentaracareers.comand use the following as your Keyword Search:JR-77544

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Benefits: Caring For Your Family and Your Career

* Medical, Dental, Vision plans

* Adoption, Fertility and Surrogacy Reimbursement up to $10,000

* Paid Time Off and Sick Leave

* Paid Parental & Family Caregiver Leave

* Emergency Backup Care

* Long-Term, Short-Term Disability, and Critical Illness plans

* Life Insurance

* 401k/403B with Employer Match

* Tuition Assistance - $5,250/year and discounted educational opportunities through Guild Education

* Student Debt Pay Down - $10,000

* Reimbursement for certifications and free access to complete CEUs and professional development

*Pet Insurance
*Legal Resources Plan
*Colleagues have the opportunity to earn an annual discretionary bonus ifestablished system and employee eligibility criteria is met.

Sentara Health is an equal opportunity employer and prides itself on the diversity and inclusiveness of its close to an almost 30,000-member workforce. Diversity, inclusion, and belonging is a guiding principle of the organization to ensure its workforce reflects the communities it serves.

In support of our mission "to improve health every day," this is a tobacco-free environment.

For positions that are available as remote work,Sentara Health employs associates in the following states:

Alabama, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Kansas, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Minnesota, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming.