Medical Claims Review Analyst

Medical Claims Review Analyst- Complex Claim Unit

Provides clinical review expertise for high dollar and complex claims, including facility and professional bills. Provides cost containment services by identifying coding and billing errors and insuring application of Medical and Reimbursement Policies. Additionally identifies cases for potential fraud and abuse and makes referrals.

Major Job Responsibilities

• Evaluates medical information against criteria, benefit plan, coverage policies and determines necessity for procedure and refers to Medical Director if criteria are not met
• Evaluate itemized bills against reimbursement policies
• Adheres to quality assurance standards
• Serves as a resource to facilitate understanding of products
• Handles some escalated cases; secures supervisory assistance with problem solving and decision making
• Advises supervisory staff of any concerns or complaints expressed by Health Care Professionals
• Utilizes effective communication, courtesy and professionalism in all interactions, both internally and externally
• Performs additional unit duties below as appropriate:
• Participate on special projects.
• Perform random or focused reviews as required.
• Support and assist with training and precepting as required

• Analyze clinical information
• Perform claim reviews with focus on coding and billing errors
• Identify and refer cases for possible fraud/abuse or questionable billing practices to the appropriate matrix partners