Medical Review Specialist- REMOTE (EST zone)

MEDLOGIX, LLC; Southfield (MI); Remote; USD 48,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Medlogix, LLC in Southfield, MI is seeking a Medical Review Specialist to evaluate medical bills for Michigan Workers' Compensation claims. You will apply clinical knowledge and coding expertise to determine the relation of services to injuries and provide reimbursement recommendations with RW guidelines.

Strong English, organization, and independent work are essential. The role is full-time, non-exempt, requiring 40 hours weekly and a focus on quality and customer service for adjusters and

Qualifications

• Certified Professional Coder required.
• 1+ years medical coding experience – CPT, ICD-10 - preferred.
• 1+ years’ experience in Medical Bill Repricing – preferred.
• Michigan Workers' Compensation experience- preferred.

Responsibilities

• Reviews medical bills and documentation according to RW guidelines and policies.
• Determines if treatment is related and necessary to the covered injury.
• Advises reimbursement recommendations are appropriate and provides customer service to adjusters, providers and claimants.
• Assesses appropriateness and duration of care for possible utilization review.
• Recommends independent medical evaluations (IME) to adjusters when necessary.
• Acts as a resource to other staff to facilitate a quality product.
• Uses reference material as necessary to perform professional review.
• Meets company productivity and quality standards.

Skills

Clinical knowledge

Medical coding

English proficiency

Multitasking

Problem solving

MS Office

Office equipment

Education

Certified Professional Coder

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

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Full-Time Southfield, MI, US

Medlogix, LLC delivers innovative medical claims solutions through a seamless collaboration of our Medlogix technology, our highly skilled staff, access to our premier health care provider networks, and our commitment to keeping our clients’ needs as our top priority. Medlogix has a powerful mix of medical expertise, proven processes and innovative technology that delivers a more efficient, disciplined insurance claims process. The result is lower expenses and increased productivity for the auto insurance and workers’ compensation insurance carriers; third party administrators (TPAs); and government entities we serve.

ReviewWorks, a Medlogix company founded in 1989 located in Northville, Michigan. Provides comprehensive Medical Review Services, Medical Case Management Services and Vocational Rehabilitation Services to customers that include self-insured entities, third party administrators and insurance carriers.

TITLE:

Medical Review Specialist

TYPE:

Full time – (40 hours per week)

Non-Exempt

POSITION SUMMARY:

The incumbent reviews medical bills utilizing professional knowledge and clinical experience to determine relationship of services billed to the covered injury; applies appropriate review guidelines, assesses appropriate use of medical coding; identifies over-utilization of treatment and makes appropriate reimbursement recommendations for Michigan Workers' Compensation claims. The incumbent is also responsible for the quality timeliness and customer service for assigned accounts.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Reviews medical bills and documentation according to guidelines and RW policies and procedures.
• Determines if treatment is related and necessary to the covered injury.
• Advises reimbursement recommendations are appropriate.
• Provides customer service to adjusters, providers, and claimants regarding bill review.
• Assesses appropriateness and duration of care provided, for possible utilization review.
• Recommends independent medical evaluations (IME) to adjusters when necessary.
• Act as a resource to other staff members to facilitate completion of a quality product.
• Use appropriate reference material as necessary to perform professional review.
• Meets company productivity standards.
• Meets company quality standards.

Professional Background:

Certified Professional Coder – required

1+ years medical coding experience – CPT, ICD-10 - preferred

1+ years’ experience in Medical Bill Repricing – preferred

Michigan Workers' Compensation experience- preferred

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Ability to apply clinical knowledge and/or coding expertise in bill review

Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English well

Ability to understand and follow written and oral instructions

Possess strong verbal and interpersonal skills

Ability to multi-task

Possess problems solving skills

Ability to sit for long periods at a computer terminal keyboarding

Knowledge of Microsoft Office Products – required

Ability to operate standard office equipment including telephone

PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS:

Initiative, drive, creativity and persistence

Good organizational skills

Highest professional ethics

Ability to work independently

EEOC STATEMENT:

Medlogix is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Medlogix does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. We will continue to maintain our commitment to making all employment-related decisions based on the merit of each individual.