Medical Review Analyst - Medicare

Peraton; Reston (VA); Remote; USD 66,000 - 106,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime eligibility

Discretionary bonus

Job summary

Peraton is seeking a Medical Review Analyst for Medicare to conduct medical record reviews and apply clinical judgment for payment decisions. The role involves researching regulations, identifying improper Medicare payments, and developing fraud cases with access to a range of data tools.

Responsibilities include presenting findings with regulatory violations, coordinating with external agencies, and possibly appearing in court.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 5+ years of related experience or Master's with 3 years or Associate with 7 years
• Active Nursing or Physical Therapy license in state of residence
• 3+ years in medical field as RN or clinician, or in review of medical claims
• Strong investigative, communication, organization, and PC skills
• U.S. citizenship is required

Responsibilities

• Conduct medical record reviews and apply clinical judgment to claim decisions
• Research regulations and cite violations
• Uncover problems in Medicare payments and develop fraud cases
• Present issues with regulatory violations and potential fraud, may testify in court
• May coordinate with external agencies and respond to data requests
• Overnight travel may be required; telework available from contiguous United States

Skills

Investigative skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Technical PC skills

Team player

US citizenship

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Associates degree

Job description

Medical Review Analyst - Medicare

Job Locations

US

Job Information

• Requisition ID: 2026-170570
• Position Category: Business Controls
• Clearance: No Clearance Required

Responsibilities

SafeGuard Services (SGS), a subsidiary of Peraton, performs data analysis, investigation, and medical review to detect, prevent, deter, reduce, and make referrals to recover fraud, waste, and abuse.

We are looking to add a Medical Reviewer to our SGS team of talented professionals.

What you’ll do: The Medical Reviewer requires the individual to conduct medical record reviews and to apply sound clinical judgment to claim payment decisions.

Responsibilities may include additional research on medical claims data and other sources of information to identify problems, review sophisticated data model output, and utilize a variety of tools to detect situations of potential fraud and to support the ongoing fraud investigations and requests for information. The incumbent will use a variety of tools to identify and develop cases for future administrative action, including referral to law enforcement, education, over payment recovery. Will work with external agencies to develop cases and corrective actions as well as respond to requests for data and support.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Ability to present issues of concern, citing regulatory violations, alleging schemes or scams to defraud the Government
• Research regulations and cite violations.
• Conduct self-directed research to uncover problems in Medicare payments made to institutional and non-institutional providers.
• Make claim payment decisions based on clinical knowledge
• This position may require the incumbent to appear in court to testify about work findings.
• Ability to compose correspondence, reports, and referral summary letters.
• Ability to communicate effectively, internally and externally.
• Ability to handle confidential material.
• Ability to report work activity on a timely basis.
• Ability to work independently and as a member of a team to deliver high quality work.
• Ability to attend meetings, trainings, and conferences as needed. Overnight travel may be required.
• Telework available from contiguous United States.

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelors and 5 years of experience, Masters degree and 3 years of experience, Associates and 7 years of experience
• At least 3 years of experience in the medical field as a Registered Nurse or other clinician, and/or experience in review of medical claims for coverage and medical necessity.
• Current/Active Nursing or Physical Therapy license in state of residence.
• Strong investigative skills
• Strong communication and organization skills
• Strong PC knowledge and skills
• U.S. citizenship required

Desirable Qualifications:

• Experience in reviewing claims for technical requirements, performing medical review, and/or developing fraud cases
• Knowledge of Medicare requirements, laws, rules and regulations related to payment for services billed
• Have a CPC (Certified Professional Coder) certificate.

Peraton Overview

Peraton is a next-generation national security company that drives missions of consequence spanning the globe and extending to the farthest reaches of the galaxy. As the world's leading mission capability integrator and transformative enterprise IT provider, we deliver trusted, highly differentiated solutions and technologies to protect our nation and allies. Peraton operates at the critical nexus between traditional and nontraditional threats across all domains: land, sea, space, air, and cyberspace. The company serves as a valued partner to essential government agencies and supports every branch of the U.S. armed forces. Each day, our employees do the can't be done by solving the most daunting challenges facing our customers. Visit peraton.com to learn how we’re keeping people around the world safe and secure.

Target Salary Range

$66,000 - $106,000. This represents the typical salary range for this position. Salary is determined by various factors, including but not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the position, the individual's experience, education, knowledge, skills, and competencies, as well as geographic location and business and contract considerations. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay.

EEO

EEO: Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.