Seeking Registered Nurse for fully remote role to perform complex medical record and claim reviews (Standard or Program Integrity) to make coverage determinations based on applicable Medicare coverage policies and payment rules, coding guidelines, National and Local Coverage Determinations, utilization/practice guidelines, clinical review judgment and when appropriate, monitor for potential indicators of fraud, waste, and abuse. Provides professional assessment, planning, coordination, implementation, and reporting of complex data to support the Medical Review Accuracy Contract (MRAC).

Essential Functions

Perform complex medical record and claims review in accordance with all State and Federal mandated regulations/guidelines.
Accurately enter medical review data into the medical review system.
Apply clinical review judgment, based on clinical experience when applicable and review completeness of documentation to determine if documentation supports claim as billed.
Reasonably determines appropriateness to consult a Subject Matter Expert (SME) for clarification.
When performing Program Integrity (PI) reviews, assess investigative allegations and medical review findings, and/or other claims data to determine patterns and detect potential indicators of fraud, waste and abuse (FWA).
Accurately identify additional findings in the review of evidence of potential FWA not detected by the Medical Review Contractor.
Consistently meet or exceed productivity and accuracy standards of 98% minimum

Requirements

A minimum of five (5) years clinical experience in an acute care hospital, skilled nursing facility, and/or an office/clinic-based medical practice.
A minimum of three (3) or more years' experience in medical review for payment accuracy, particularly with Medicare Part A, Skilled Nursing Facility, and/or Home Health
Minimum of 2 (two) years' experience in the medical review processes of MACs, SMRC, and/or UPICs.
Registered Nurse, with a current unobstructed license to practice nursing in the United States. Graduate of a Board approved Registered Nursing program.
A Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN) or other related field is preferred.
Certification in coding highly preferred.
Desired experience performing medical review for fraud, waste, and abuse (FWA) investigations.
Knowledgeable of ICD-9-CM, ICD-10, CPT-4 and HCPCS coding.
One year or more of utilizing InterQual and/or Milliman guidelines against inpatient services experience is preferred.

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