Sr Recovery/Resolution Analyst

UnitedHealth Group; Minnesota; On-site; Confidential; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Telecommute from anywhere in the U.S.

Benefits package

Job summary

Senior Recovery Resolution Analyst at UnitedHealth Group will determine accuracy of provider-submitted claims by comparing to medical records. You’ll review post-payment claims, interpret mandates, and provide written communications to providers. This role supports national clients and requires independent decision-making in a production-driven setting.

You’ll telecommute from anywhere in the U.S. with a focus on quality audits, coding accuracy, and adherence to regulatory guidelines while

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• 2+ years of coding experience with medical record auditing and coding/billing.
• 1+ years in a metric-driven, team environment with daily production standards.
• Intermediate experience with health insurance business, terminology, and regulatory guidelines.
• Proficient with Microsoft & Adobe applications.

Responsibilities

• Perform quality audits of clinical review cases and determine coding/billing accuracy.
• Assess post-payment claims with medical record/documentation review.
• Interpret state and federal mandates, policies and clinical information for reviews.
• Determine appropriate level of service using E/M coding principles.
• Identify aberrant billing patterns and potential fraud, waste or abuse.
• Manage daily case reviews with quality, utilization and productivity guidelines.
• Collaborate with partners and provide clinical support when needed.
• Engage in team and department meetings and work independently when appropriate.

Skills

Analytical mindset

Communication skills

Independent worker

Tech-savvy

Education

Bachelor degree

AHIMA/AAPC Certification

Tools

COSMOS

Facets

CPW

NICE

Job description

Optum Insight is improving the flow of health data and information to create a more connected system. We remove friction and drive alignment between care providers and payers, and ultimately consumers. Our deep expertise in the industry and innovative technology empower us to help organizations reduce costs while improving risk management, quality and revenue growth. Ready to help us deliver results that improve lives? Join us to startCaring. Connecting. Growing together.

The Senior Recovery Resolution Analyst is required to determine the accuracy of claims submitted by a provider to UnitedHealth Group by comparing it to the medical record(s) submitted for the date(s) of service being reviewed. They must be able to exercise judgement/decision making on complex payment decisions that directly impacts the provider and UHC/Client by following state and government compliance guidelines, coding requirements and policies. They must confidently analyze and interpret data and medical records/documentation on a daily basis to understand historical claims activity, determine validity and demonstrate their ability to provide written communication to the provider. They are responsible to investigate, review and provide clinical and/or coding expertise in a review of post -payment claims. They need to effectively manage their caseload and monthly metrics in a production driven environment and ensure they are meeting all compliance turnaround times mandated by the client. The Senior Recovery Resolution Analyst must be proficient in computer skills and able to navigate multiple systems at one time with varying levels of complexity. They must have the ability to research and work independently on making decisions on complex cases.

You’ll enjoy the flexibility to telecommute* from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Performs quality audits of clinical review cases of CPT, HCPCS, and modifiers assigned to codes on claims in a telecommuting work environment
• Determines accuracy of medical coding/billing and payment recommendation for post-payment claims
• This could include Medical Director/physician consultations, interpretation of state and federal mandates, applicable benefit language, medical and reimbursement policies and consideration of relevant clinical information
• Determines appropriate level of service utilizing Evaluation and Management coding principles
• Ensures adherence to state and federal compliance policies, reimbursement policies and contract compliance
• Identifies aberrant billing patterns and trends, evidence of fraud, waste or abuse, and recommends providers to be flagged for review
• Maintains and manages daily case review assignments, with accountability to quality, utilization and productivity standards
• Provides clinical support and expertise to the other investigative and analytical areas
• Participates in team and department meetings
• Engages in a collaborative work environment when applicable but is also able to work independently
• Serves as a clinical resource to other areas within the clinical investigative team
• Work with applicable business partners to obtain additional information relevant to the clinical review

You’ll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear directions on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.

Required Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Certified Coder AHIMA or AAPC Certified coder (CPC, CCS, CCS-P, RHIT, CPMA, RHIA, CDIP)
• 2+ years of coding experience with medical record auditing and coding/billing experience
• 1+ years of working in a team atmosphere in a metric driven environment including; daily production standards and quality standards
• Intermediate level of medical record review experience
• Intermediate level of experience with health insurance business, industry terminology, and regulatory guidelines
• Intermediate level of experience with Microsoft & Adobe applications (outlook, power point, word, excel, pdf)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor degree
• Healthcare claims experience/processing experience
• Strong communication skills with the ability to interpret data
• Experience with Fraud Waste & Abuse or Payment Integrity
• Experience with subsequent or reconsideration reviews for FWAE
• Strong analytical mindset working with medical terminology or coding
• 1+ year experience of UHC platforms - COSMOS, Facets, CPW, NICE

Soft Skills:

• Physical Requirements and Work Environment: frequent speaking, listening using headset, sitting, use of hands/fingers across keyboard
• Must be proficient and able to navigate and maneuver multiple systems at one time with varying levels of complexity

*All Telecommuters will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group's Telecommuter Policy.

Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, we offer benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). No matter where or when you begin a career with us, you'll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives. The hourly pay for this role will range from $24.00 to $43.00 per hour based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.

• a comprehensive benefits package
• incentive and recognition programs
• equity stock purchase
• 401k contribution
• (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements)

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Application Deadline:

This will be posted for a minimum of 2 business days or until a sufficient candidate pool has been collected. Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants.

At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We believe everyone-of every race, gender, sexuality, age, location, and income-deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life. Today, however, there are still far too many barriers to good health which are disproportionately experienced by people of color, historically marginalized groups, and those with lower incomes. We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes - an enterprise priority reflected in our mission.

UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.

UnitedHealth Group is a drug‑free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.