Medical Coding Reviewer I

Centene Corporation; Arizona; Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Health insurance

401K and stock purchase plans

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off plus holidays

Remote or hybrid work schedules

Job summary

Centene Corporation is seeking a clinical coding reviewer to ensure accurate medical claim coding and compliance. The role involves analyzing billing practices, reviewing medical records, and coordinating with the Medical Director to improve policies and prevent errors.

The position emphasizes adherence to AMA/CMS guidelines, provider communication, and maintaining thorough records, with flexible work arrangements including remote/hybrid options as part of Centene’s comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree or equivalent experience in a related field.
• Coding certification and 2+ years of experience in medical billing and coding.
• Experience in coding/data analysis or physician/hospital data management.
• Experience in provider communication and education preferred.

Responsibilities

• Analyze provider billing practices using code auditing software.
• Review medical records to ensure billing aligns with documentation.
• Consult with Medical Director to validate decisions.
• Identify potential billing errors, abuse, or fraud.
• Maintain records and ensure compliance with policies.

Skills

Medical coding

Billing & coding

Coding data analysis

Provider communication

Regulatory compliance

Education

Associate’s degree or equivalent

Coding certification

Job description

Position Purpose

Perform clinical/coding medical claim review to ensure compliance with coding practices through a comprehensive review and analysis of medical claims, medical records, claims history, state regulations, contractual obligations, corporate policies and procedures and guidelines established by the American Medical Association and the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.

Key Details

Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future. Sponsorship and future sponsorship are not available for this opportunity, including employment-based visa types H-1B, L-1, O-1, H-1B1, F-1, J-1, OPT, or CPT.

• Analyze provider billing practices by utilizing code auditing software, provider documentation, administrative policies, regulatory codes, legislative directives, precedent, AMA and CMS code edit criterion
• Review medical records to ensure billing is consistent with medical record for appeals, adjustments and miscellaneous/unlisted code review
• Review cases with Medical Director to validate decisions and identify opportunities to create medical policy in the absence of guidelines
• Assist with research of health plan coding questions
• Identify potential billing errors, abuse, and fraud
• Identify opportunities to flag potential cases which may warrant a prepayment review (versus an automatic system denial or payment)
• Maintain appropriate records, files, documentation, etc
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Complies with all policies and standards

Education/Experience

Associate’s degree in related field or equivalent experience. Coding certification and 2+ years of experience in medical billing & coding, coding/data analysis, accounting/business or physician/hospital data management or RN/LPN and 2+ years of related clinical experience. Experience in provider communication and education preferred.

License/Certification

LPN, RN, CPC, CPC-H, CPC-P, CPC-A, CCS, CCS-P, RHIT, RHIA, CPMA, or Paramedic

At Centene, we connect people to the care they need to live healthier lives — and the work you do here makes that impact real every day. You’ll take on meaningful challenges that directly support individuals, families, and communities, building your skills while making healthcare more accessible and effective. It’s work with a purpose you can see, backed by a team committed to improving lives well beyond the workday.

Centene offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

• competitive pay
• health insurance
• 401K and stock purchase plans
• tuition reimbursement
• paid time off plus holidays
• a flexible approach to work with remote, hybrid, field or office work schedules

Actual pay will be adjusted based on an individual's skills, experience, education, and other job-related factors permitted by law, including full-time or part-time status. Total compensation may also include additional forms of incentives. Benefits may be subject to program eligibility.

Centene is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity, and values the ways in which we are different. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered in accordance with the LA County Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act