Medical Review Specialist V

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As a Medical Review Specialist V (Medical Reviewer V), you will review and analyze  Medicare claims sampled by the Department of Justice, using associated medical records, to make payment determinations based on coverage, coding and utilization of services and practice guidelines. This is a casual/part time position.

• Conducts medical record claims review to determine correct coding, utilizing ICD-9-CM, ICD-10, CPT-4, and HCPCS Level II coding principles. Review medical documentation for medical necessity utilizing clinical knowledge and Center for Medicare Services (CMS) policies and guidelines, as well as other state and board regulations. 
• Conducts in-depth claims analysis of suspected over-utilizers who are suspect of fraudulent billing practices, including analysis of Standard Claims Processing files to detect potential fraudulent or abusive billing practices or vulnerabilities in Medicare and/or Medicaid payment policies
• Completes summary report upon completion of the records review, summarizing claim determinations,  clinical observations and other information requested by the DOJ based on the review of medical records
• Reviews and completes the required number of claims reviews in accordance to pre-established production standards for the project
• Produces and submits required reports according to established content and timeframes
• Communicates internally with all levels of the group
• Participates in Quality Assurance (QA) and IRR monitoring as requested
• Complies with departmental policies and procedures
• Complies with Medicare and DOJ guidelines and CMS directives, policies  and regulations pertaining to integrity, fraud, overpayments, and the handling and disclosure of information
• Attends departmental and required education and training programsReviews information contained in Standard Claims Processing System to determine provider billing patterns and to detect potentially fraudulent or abusive billing practices or vulnerabilities in Medicare payment policies
• Utilizes the Medicare/Medicaid guidelines for coverage determinations
• Performs in-depth research and investigation using the Internet and other tools, including data analysis tools
• Maintains chain of custody on all documents, follows all confidentiality and security guidelines and completes assignments in a manner that meets or exceeds the contract quality assurance goals

Requirements:  

• Registered Nurse (RN) (Bachelors, Associate’s degree or diploma-based) 
• Current licensure as a Registered Nurse in one or more of the 50 states or D.C.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Organization and time management skills
• Knowledge of and ability to use Microsoft Excel and word, Adobe PDFs and various internet applications
• At least 10 years of clinical experience
• Minimum seven (7) years claims knowledge either from billing, reviewing, or processing.
• Must have no adverse actions pending or taken against him/her by any State or Federal licensing board or program and must have no conflict of interest (COI) as defined in Section 1154(b)(1) of the Social Security Act
• Medical review experience required
• Previous fraud review/ investigation experience preferred
• Ability to keep sensitive and confidential material private. 

Physical Requirements

This position requires the ability to perform the below essential functions:

• Sitting for long periods

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