Senior Medical Coding Reviewer

Centene; United States; Remote; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A national health organization is seeking a professional with medical coding experience to minimize fraud, waste, and abuse by reviewing medical claims. The ideal candidate should have an Associate's degree in Nursing or a related field, and relevant licensure, along with over 4 years of experience in medical coding and provider education. This remote role comes with a competitive pay range and comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

Health insurance

401K and stock purchase plans

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off plus holidays

Flexible work schedules

Qualifications

• 4+ years of medical coding experience required.
• Experience in provider education and medical record auditing preferred.
• Must have licensing as required.

Responsibilities

• Minimize FWA by performing medical claim reviews.
• Lead team of expert witnesses for payment decisions.
• Develop and maintain review guidelines for coding.

Skills

Medical coding experience

Fraud, waste, and abuse knowledge

Analytical skills

Provider education

Education

Associate's Degree Nursing or related field

CPC, CPC-H, CPC-P or CPC-A or CCS or CCS-P

RHIT or RHIA

LPN or RN - State Licensure

Job description

You could be the one who changes everything for our 28 million members. Centene is transforming the health of our communities, one person at a time. As a diversified, national organization, you’ll have access to competitive benefits including a fresh perspective on workplace flexibility.

***POSITION IS REMOTE***

**IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE FRAUD, WASTE, AND ABUSE EXPERIENCE***

Position Purpose: Minimize FWA (fraud, waste, and abuse) by performing medical claim reviews to ensure compliance with coding guidelines through a comprehensive review and analysis of claims, medical records, claims history, state regulations, contractual obligations, corporate policies, procedures and guidelines. Perform analyses and interpretation to link to business needs & objectives of Corporate and health plans.

• Provide coding/clinical decisions on first time claims, adjustments and appeals in accordance with correct coding guidelines and Centene payment policies.

• Lead team of expert witnesses defending Centene’s payment decisions in state fair hearings and health plan provider calls.

• Develop and maintain review guidelines for Corporate medical coding reviews.
• Performs other duties as assigned

• Complies with all policies and standards

Education/Experience: Associate's Degree Nursing or related field required

4+ years Medical Coding Experience required: Experience in provider education, medical record auditing, and in a managed care organization
preferred
LPN - Licensed Practical Nurse - State Licensure required or
RN - Registered Nurse - State Licensure and/or Compact State Licensure required or

CPC, CPC-H, CPC-P or CPC-A required or: CCS or CCS-P required or
RHIT or RHIA required or
PARAMEDIC - Paramedic – Licensed required or
CPMA required or

Medical Record Technician (MRT) required

Pay Range: $33.03 - $59.47 per hour

Centene offers a comprehensive benefits package including: competitive pay, health insurance, 401K and stock purchase plans, tuition reimbursement, paid time off plus holidays, and 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