What are the responsibilities and job description for the Billing Compliance Auditor - National Remote position at UnitedHealth Group?

Optum is a global organization that delivers care, aided by technology to help millions of people live healthier lives. The work you do with our team will directly improve health outcomes by connecting people with the care, pharmacy benefits, data and resources they need to feel their best. Here, you will find a culture guided by diversity and inclusion, talented peers, comprehensive benefits and career development opportunities. Come make an impact on the communities we serve as you help us advance health equity on a global scale. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

This position is full-time. Employees are required to have flexibility to work any of our 8-hour shift schedules during our normal business hours of 6 : 00am – 6 : 00pm EST, Monday - Friday. It may be necessary, given the business need, to work occasional overtime.

We offer 12 weeks of paid training. The hours of the training will be aligned with your schedule.

You’ll enjoy the flexibility to telecommute

from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges.

Primary Responsibilities :

Review work samples from applicable reps / analysts to ensure quality / accuracy (e.g., billing processors, quality reps, collection reps)

Ensure that all relevant information from insurance applications is accurately entered into applicable systems

Demonstrate understanding of applicable quality review processes (e.g., corporate reviews, individual reviews, focus reviews, review to outcome analysis)

Ensure that month-end sampling deadlines are met

Communicate audit / review findings to applicable stakeholders, as needed (e.g., Billing Operations, Customer Care, Optum)

Respond to inquiries from applicable stakeholders (e.g., Quality groups, Billing Operations, Customer Care, vendors), and escalate as needed

Identify data changes since the original request was entered (e.g., LIS updates, changes to plan effective dates, MOP changes), and take appropriate action

Review and ensure accuracy of audit reports prior to distribution to upper management

Provide support for external audit requests, as needed (e.g., SOX)

Monitor placements and deliver recon reports sent from applicable clients (e.g., facilities, hospitals)

You’ll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction 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 / GED

Must be 18 years of age OR Older

3 years of experience in ICD-10, CPT and HCPCS coding

3 years of experience in a Physician / Professional Billing environment

Certified Professional Coder required (CPC, CCS, CPMA, CEMC, COC)

Experience with auditing physician chart utilizing E M guidelines

Provider education / presentation skills

Utilize standard scoring (CMS) methodologies to report findings to providers

Apply CPT and ICD-10 coding convention to documentation guidelines

Apply CMS and other payer constraints to final code and documentation determination

Knowledge of medical terminology

Demonstrated experience with third party payer guidelines

Experience with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel) Word, Power Point) or successful completion of related course

Must show proficiency in current billing software (EPIC) within six months

Ability to work any of our 8-hour shift schedules during our normal business hours of 6 : 00am – 6 : 00pm EST, Monday - Friday. It may be necessary, given the business need, to work occasional overtime

Preferred Qualifications :

Great communication

Able to work independently and within a team

Reside within the Eastern Time Zone

Ability to employ clinical references with the auditing process

Telecommuting Requirements :

Ability to keep all company sensitive documents secure (if applicable)

Required to have a dedicated work area established that is separated from other living areas and provides information privacy

Must live in a location that can receive a UnitedHealth Group approved high-speed internet connection or leverage an existing high-speed internet service

All employees working remotely will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group’s Telecommuter Policy

The hourly range for this role is $23.70 to $46.35 per hour based on full-time employment. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. UnitedHealth Group complies with all minimum wage laws as applicable. In addition to your salary, UnitedHealth Group offers benefits such as a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). No matter where or when you begin a career with UnitedHealth Group, you’ll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives.

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.

Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere : UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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

Salary : $24 - $46

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