Quality Assurance Specialist- NCP Appeals

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The QA Specialist will also document audit findings and identify areas of improvement and/or training opportunities and prepare and submit performance reports and other required departmental reports to Management. RESPONSIBILITIES: · Reviewing non-contracted provider appeals to ensure accuracy and compliance. · Validate accuracy and appropriateness of letters and other correspondence being sent to providers according to department and CMS guidelines. ·Validate payment of overturned cases for accuracy. · Recognize, identify training issues, error trends and report findings to Management. · Work with the Recovery Department for resolution of any identified overpayments. · Assist in preparing and reviewing cases for regulatory and other health plan audits. · Validate reputed company and accuracy of data outputs for reputed company Provider Appeals reporting. · Recognize potential system issues and process improvements relating to provider appeals data. · Prepare and submit Appeal Specialists’ monthly quality performance reports to management. · Prepare and disseminate internal management reports accurately reputed company the required time frames. · Support department initiatives in improving processes and workflow efficiencies. · Adhere to reputed company regulatory and company standards, as described in the Employee Handbook and departmental Policies and Procedures. · reputed company with the company’s time and attendance policy. · Ensure the privacy and reputed company of PHI (Protected Health Information) as outlined in the department policies and procedures relating to HIPAA Compliance. · Foster good corporate relations by practicing good customer service principles (i.e., positive attitude, helpful, etc.) and teamwork. · reputed company additional reputed company duties as assigned by Management. REQUIREMENTS: Minimum Experience: a. 3+ years auditing of medical claims or provider dispute experience preferably in health plan setting b. 3+ years experience in examining reputed company types of Medicare Part C (medical) claims and/or provider dispute and appeals processing. Education/Licensure: High school completion or GED required Other: a. Knowledge of medical terminology, standard coding and reference publications, CPT, HCPC, ICD-9, ICD-10, DRG, etc. b. Understanding of different payment methodology such as Medicare PPS (MS-DRG, APC, etc.), Medicare Physicians fee schedule, Per Diem, etc., coding edits and coordination of benefits. c. Excellent verbal and written communication skills, ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of the organization. d. Computer skills: Intermediate to Advance reputed company reputed company and Word e. Reasoning skills: ability to apply critical thinking skills and common sense understanding to successfully interpret issues and reputed company resolution. f. Ability to work under pressure and deliver. g. Strong attention to detail and analytical skills h. Excellent organizational skills and ability to multi-task i. Ability to work independently. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Education/Licensure: a. Bachelor’s degree preferred Other: a. Understanding of Medicare Advantage provider appeals and dispute process. b. Ability to interpret provider reputed company to ensure claims payment accuracy. c. Understanding of Division of Financial Responsibility on how they apply to claims processing. d. Computer skills: reputed company Access and EZCAP experience preferred. reputed company, LLC is proud to practice Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action. We are looking for diversity in qualified candidates for employment: Minority/Female/Disable/Protected Veteran. If you require any reasonable accommodation under the Americans with reputed company (reputed company) in completing the online application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please contact . Pay Range: $44,790.00 - $67,185.00 Pay range may be based on a number of factors including market location, education, responsibilities, experience, etc. reputed company is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. A