Internal or vendor medical policy or Health Value Optimization (HVO) edit changes and initiatives.
Monitor and review state communications and changes, lead initial analysis/determination of action, provide direction on work request submissions to level I analysts, and test/audit subsequent changes.
Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) and/or other intake/workflow tool management.
Single-case agreement management/ownership, including letter development and coordination with Provider Network Management (PNM).
Serves as the subject matter expert in state-specific health reimbursement rules and provider billing requirements and as liaison to the Enterprise Operations Configuration Department.
Maintain a current working knowledge of processing rules, contractual guidelines, state/Plan policy, and operational procedures to effectively provide technical expertise and business rules.
Acts as the resource to other departments by developing and managing work plans which document the status of key relationship issues and action items for high-profile providers.
Performs other related duties and projects as assigned
Education & Experience
American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC) certification (CPC, COC, CIC, CRC) or NHA (CBCS) certification required.
Associate’s degree preferred, or equivalent combination of education and experience in a healthcare field.
3 to 5 years of claims analysis experience in healthcare, managed care, or Medicaid environment preferred.
Claims processing and Provider data maintenance knowledge required
Understanding of and experience related to healthcare claims payment configuration process/systems and its relevance/impact on network operations required
Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Access, Word, and other MS Office tools; ability to work with pivot charts, Access databases, and data analytics.
Skills & Abilities
Ability to focus on technology and business issues, as well as communicate appropriately with both technology and business experts
Strong analytic problem-solving skills
Superior organizational skills required
Critical thinking skills
Strong customer service skills
Data and reporting analysis