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Claims Auditor, Health Plan

Sanford Health

Marshfield, WI(remote)

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JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$17.50–$28 Per Hour
SKILLS
Analysis Skills, Anatomy, Auditing, Billing, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Certified Professional Coder (CPC), Claims Processing, Current Procedural Terminology (CPT), Data Entry, Documentation, Editing, Financial Procedures, Health Insurance, Health Plan, Healthcare, Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System (HCPCS), Insurance Regulations, International Classification of Diseases (ICD), Investigative Reports, Knowledge Base, Maintain Compliance, Medicaid, Medical Billing, Medical Coding, Medical Records, Medical Terminology, Medical Treatment, Microsoft Office, Needs Assessment, Operational Audit, Physiology, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Process Improvement, Reimbursement Guidelines, Reporting Skills, Systems Analysis, Time Management
LOCATION
Marshfield, WI
POSTED
11 days ago
**Careers With Purpose**

**Sanford Health, the largest rural health system in the United States, is dedicated to transforming the health care experience and providing access to world-class health care in America’s heartland.**

**Facility:** Marsh Security Hlth Plan
**Location:** Marshfield, WI
**Address:** 1515 N St Joseph Ave, Marshfield, WI 54449, USA
**Shift:** 8 Hours - Day Shifts
**Job Schedule:** Full time
**Weekly Hours:** 40.00
**Salary Range:** $17.50 - $28.00

**Department Details**

Fully remote job. Flexible scheduling options available.

**Job Summary**

The Claims Auditor is responsible for performing payment, procedural accuracy, turnaround time, compliance and operational audits on claims as directed by management. The Claims Auditor has working knowledge of the overall aspects of claim processing. Responsibilities include applying effective, appropriate and efficient audit procedures in collecting, analyzing and reporting concise and relevant findings. Develops and maintains a knowledge base of CPT coding guidelines, ICD codes, healthcare common procedure coding system (HCPCS) codes, use of modifiers, documentation guidelines, CMS policy, Medicaid rules, and other reimbursement guidelines, to review claims for accuracy, compliance, proper billing and ensure adherence to insurance policies and regulations. Ability to utilize plan documents to ensure appropriate claim benefit application and coverage. Develops and maintains thorough knowledge of the Audit application and claims processing systems to efficiently complete assignments and accurately enter data regarding audits into the auditing database. Conducts monthly audits of pre-pay and post-paid claims to verify accuracy of processing, financial, procedural and turnaround time.

Investigates and reports claim variances to the appropriate staff for correction. Conducts focused or ad-hoc audits, as determined by business needs. Reviews medical records to determine the appropriateness of medical charges on claims that are chosen for complex audit review. Analyzes and resolves complex claim processing problems, to ensure timely resolution of questions, audits or system issues. Analyzes claim errors and provides reports to management to improve processes, editing or claim workflows.

Other duties as assigned.

**Qualifications**

High school diploma or equivalent required. Successful completion of the following courses per departmental procedures,within one year of hire required: current procedural terminology (CPT), current international classification of diseases (ICD), health care procedure coding system (HCPCS) and medical terminology.

Associates degree in business, medical or related field preferred. Successful completion of the following courses per departmental procedures at time of hire preferred: current procedural terminology (CPT), current international classification of diseases (ICD), health care procedure coding system (HCPCS) and medical terminology.

Three years of experience related to health insurance claim processing required. Three years of experience related to CPT/HCPCS and current ICD coding. Demonstrated proficiency with analytical problem solving, written and oral communications and the Microsoft Office Suite. Working knowledge of anatomy & physiology.

One year experience in claims auditing preferred.

Certified Professional Coder (CPC) or Certified Professional Coder – Payer (CPC-P) certification awarded by the American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC) at time of hire preferred.

**Benefits**

Sanford offers an attractive benefits package for qualifying full-time and part-time employees. Depending on eligibility, a variety of benefits include health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan, work/life balance benefits, and a generous time off package to maintain a healthy home-work balance. For more information about Total Rewards, visit https://sanfordcareers.com/benefits .

Sanford is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1-877-673-0854 or send an email to talent@sanfordhealth.org .

Sanford has a Drug Free Workplace Policy. An accepted offer will require a drug screen and pre-employment background screening as a condition of employment.

**Req Number:** R-0261119
**Job Function:** Health Plan
**Featured:** No

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