Payment Accuracy Specialist 2

Payment Accuracy Specialist 2 at Cotiviti

Cotiviti Healthcare is a leading provider of payment accuracy services to the most recognized companies in the healthcare and retail industries. We are seeking innovative thinkers and creative problem solvers who are interested in making a contribution to improving healthcare and want to be part of a team that is expanding rapidly and providing opportunities for career growth. If you want to make a difference and contribute to the improvement of healthcare payment integrity, consider an opportunity to join our healthcare recovery team as a Payment Accuracy Specialist 2.

This role is a member of the greater Data Mining Business Unit (BU). Cotiviti's Data Mining team configures custom claim reviews to investigate untapped billing compliance issues specific to regulations and contracted policies across product, market, and provider types.

The Payment Accuracy Specialist 2 is responsible for developing new and existing audit concepts, gaining client acceptance, training all Specialist levels to execute audit projects, and evaluating the effectiveness of audit concepts. This role audits client data and generates high quality recoverable claims for the benefit of Cotiviti and our clients. The specialist conducts and trains more complex audit projects with some to limited supervision and is considered a mentor, trainer, and developer of less-tenured team members. Displays a high degree of independent judgment and professional skepticism that enhances the work performed in order to achieve success in the position.

Responsibilities

• Works under moderate supervision, monitored for efficiency in production and quality review.
• Builds and maintains a basic understanding of Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) and National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC) guidelines to establish correct order of liability.
• Advanced with Cotiviti audit tools (Recovery Management System (RMS), specific client systems) to complete auditing, review simple-medium proprietary reports, and possesses expert understanding of Microsoft Excel and client applications.
• Utilizes healthcare experience to perform advanced audit procedures, identifying and defining issues, developing criteria, reviewing, and analyzing evidence with intent to audit medium and complex reports.
• Work is advanced in scope and complexity; knowledge applied to resolve routine issues. Scope may include Data Mining, Claim Adjudication, Contract Compliance, Provider Billing & Duplicate Payment Reviews, Policy & Reimbursement Analysis, and Quality Assurance.
• Performs advanced analysis of paid claims and identification of audit findings, including documentation for training and knowledge sharing. Works with Engineering to increase the efficiency of tools and reporting.
• May update current reports, develop and run custom queries, and validate the accuracy of current reports used. Makes determinations based on prior knowledge and experience of client contract terms with the likelihood of recovery acceptance.
• Meets or Exceeds Standards for Productivity in addition to regular and predictable attendance, maintaining production goals and standards set by the audit for the auditing concept. Achieves expected level of quality and quantity for assigned work (i.e. hit rate, claims written, vendor/project volume completion, ID and/or fees per hour).
• Meets or Exceeds Standards for Quality by Achieving the expected level of quality set by the audit for the auditing concept, for valid claim identification and documentation.
• Highly proficient subject matter expert in responding to inquiries and disputes received on all claims written. Provides verification of claims validation and confirmation, in a concise written manner, utilizing facts and details for justification purposes.
• Demonstrates aptitude in reviewing transaction types, client contracts/vendor agreements, and client data with limited supervision of how to identify potential over or underpayments. Makes recommendations on medical policy applications, state and federal statutes, and other reimbursement methodologies as it applies to the audit concept.
• Considered a skilled resource in onboarding new hires and/or training existing staff on new concepts and processes.
• Identifies New Claim Types & Concept Expansion by using proven methodologies to research and substantiate claims outside the audit concept. Enlists others internally or externally to help validate, suggest, develop, and analyze high-quality, high-value concepts and/or process improvements, tool enhancements, etc. Strong driver and voice in the development of audit concepts.
• Recommends New Concepts & Processes based on experience and in-depth knowledge of client contract terms and complex claim types. Has a proven record of developing and implementing new ideas, approaches, and/or technological improvements that support and enhance audit production. Uses advanced validation methods to test and produce a desired/intended result of the new concept. Regularly collaborates with Engineering in the development of new reports and tool functionality.
• Demonstrates understanding of Cotiviti policies & procedures, and external regulatory requirements and performs duties in accordance with such regulatory requirements.
• Ensures confidentiality and security of all data, adhering to all HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability) laws and requirements. Demonstrates the skills, knowledge, and ability to ensure that our environment is safe, complying with industry standards.

This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed and is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties and skills required. This job description does not constitute an employment agreement and is subject to change as the needs of Cotiviti and requirements of the job change.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma - Required.
• Bachelor’s degree (Preferred) and/or a minimum of at least (4 - 6) year/s related experience in healthcare.
• At least 3 - 4 year/s of Cotiviti experience is recommended for individuals seeking their next opportunity internally.
• Healthcare industry experience, including knowledge of claim adjustments, provider contracts, reimbursement policies and payment integrity (strongly preferred).
• Computer proficiency including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, Access).
• Previous SQL experience strongly preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong interest in working with large data sets and various databases.
• Ability to work well in an individual and team environment demonstrating self–motivation to deliver success.
• Understands and embodies Cotiviti Core Values, Strategic Pillars, and Operations Disciplines to achieve successful performance in completing assigned responsibilities and interactions with the Organization both internally and externally.

Mental Requirements

• Communicating with others to exchange information.
• Assessing the accuracy, neatness, and thoroughness of the work assigned.

Physical Requirements And Working Conditions

• Remaining in a stationary position, often standing or sitting for prolonged periods.
• Repeating motions that may include the wrists, hands, and/or fingers.
• Must be able to provide a dedicated, secure work area.
• Must be able to provide high-speed internet access/connectivity and office setup and maintenance.
• No adverse environmental conditions are expected.

Key skills/competency

• Payment Accuracy
• Healthcare Claims
• Data Mining
• Audit Concepts
• SQL
• Microsoft Excel
• Reimbursement Analysis
• HIPAA Compliance
• Client Contracts
• Compliance Auditing