Medical Review Specialist V at Empower AI Inc.
United States
<h2>Overview</h2> <p> </p> <p>Empower AI is AI for government. Empower AI gives federal agency leaders the tools to elevate the potential of their workforce with a direct path for meaningful transformation. Headquartered in Reston, Va., Empower AI leverages three decades of experience solving complex challenges in Health, Defense, and Civilian missions. Our proven Empower AI Platform® provides a practical, sustainable path for clients to achieve transformation that is true to who they are, what they do, how they work, with the resources they have. The result is a government workforce that is exponentially more creative and productive. For more information, visit www.Empower.ai.</p> <p> </p> <p>Empower AI is proud to be recognized as a 2024 Military Friendly Employer by Viqtory, the publisher of G.I. Jobs. This designation reflects the company’s commitment to hiring and supporting active-duty and veteran employees.</p> <h2>Responsibilities</h2> <p>As a <strong>Medical Review Specialist V</strong> (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. <strong>This is a casual/part time position.</strong></p> <p><strong> </strong></p> <ul> <li>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. </li> <li>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</li> <li>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</li> <li>Reviews and completes the required number of claims reviews in accordance to pre-established production standards for the project</li> <li>Produces and submits required reports according to established content and timeframes</li> <li>Communicates internally with all levels of the group</li> <li>Participates in Quality Assurance (QA) and IRR monitoring as requested</li> <li>Complies with departmental policies and procedures</li> <li>Complies with Medicare and DOJ guidelines and CMS directives, policies and regulations pertaining to integrity, fraud, overpayments, and the handling and disclosure of information</li> <li>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</li> <li>Utilizes the Medicare/Medicaid guidelines for coverage determinations</li> <li>Performs in-depth research and investigation using the Internet and other tools, including data analysis tools</li> <li>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</li> </ul> <p><strong> </strong></p> <h2>Qualifications</h2> <p><strong>Requirements:</strong><strong> </strong><strong> </strong></p> <ul> <li>Registered Nurse (RN) (Bachelors, Associate’s degree or diploma-based) </li> <li>Current licensure as a Registered Nurse in one or more of the 50 states or D.C.</li> <li>Excellent oral and written communication skills</li> <li>Organization and time management skills</li> <li>Knowledge of and ability to use Microsoft Excel and word, Adobe PDFs and various internet applications</li> <li>At least 10 years of clinical experience</li> <li>Minimum seven (7) years claims knowledge either from billing, reviewing, or processing.</li> <li>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</li> <li>Medical review experience required</li> <li>Previous fraud review/ investigation experience preferred</li> <li>Ability to keep sensitive and confidential material private. </li> </ul> <p><strong> </strong></p> <p><strong>Physical Requirements:</strong></p> <p> </p> <p>This position requires the ability to perform the below essential functions:</p> <ul> <li>Sitting for long periods</li> </ul> <h2>About Empower AI</h2> <p>All hiring and promotion decisions at Empower AI are based on merit to bring the best talent available to contribute to our firm’s overall success. It is the policy of Empower AI not to discriminate against any applicant for employment, or employee because of age, color, sex, disability, national origin, race, religion, or veteran status. Empower AI is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.</p>
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