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Our Heart At Work Behaviors™ support this purpose. We want everyone who works at CVS Health to feel empowered by the role they play in transforming our culture and accelerating our ability to innovate and deliver solutions to make health care more personal, convenient and affordable.Position Summary
The Certified Professional Coder (CPC) will perform medical claim reviews to ensure compliance with coding practices through a comprehensive record review for medical, behavioral, transportation and other healthcare providers. The CPC must have the ability to determine correct coding and appropriate documentation during the review of medical records. The CPC must also ensure that the state, federal and company requirements are met and recognize any concerning billing patterns or trends.Activities include:
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- Conduct a comprehensive medical record review to ensure billing is consistent with medical record.
- Provide detailed written summary of medical record review findings.
- Must be able to articulate findings to investigators, Medicaid plan leadership, law enforcement, legal counsel, providers, state regulators, etc.
- Review and discuss cases with Medical Directors to validate decisions.
- Assist with investigative research related to coding questions, state and federal policies.
- Identify potential billing errors, abuse, and fraud.
- Identify opportunities for savings related to potential cases which may warrant a prepayment review.
- Maintain appropriate records, files, documentation, etc.
- Ability to travel for meetings and potential to testify
Required Qualifications
- AAPC Coding certification - Certified Professional Coder (CPC)
- 3+ years of experience in medical coding or documentation auditing.
- Strong knowledge of standard industry coding guides and guidelines including CPT, HCPCS, ICD-10, CMS 1500 and UB04 data elements
- Experience with researching coding, state regulations and policies.
- Working experience with Microsoft Excel
- Strong attention to detail and ability to review and interpret data
- Excellent communication skills
Preferred Qualifications
- 2 years or more previous experience with Behavioral Health coding/auditing of records
- Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
- Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW)
- Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW)
- Prior auditing experience
- Excellent analytical skills
Education
- GED or equivalent
- AAPC Certified Professional Coder Certification (CPC)Pay Range
The typical pay range for this role is:$43,888.00 - $102,081.60This pay range represents the base hourly rate or base annual full-time salary for all positions in the job grade within which this position falls. The actual base salary offer will depend on a variety of factors including experience, education, geography and other relevant factors. This position is eligible for a CVS Health bonus, commission or short-term incentive program in addition to the base pay range listed above.
In addition to your compensation, enjoy the rewards of an organization that puts our heart into caring for our colleagues and our communities. The Company offers a full range of medical, dental, and vision benefits. Eligible employees may enroll in the Company's 401(k) retirement savings plan, and an Employee Stock Purchase Plan is also available for eligible employees. The Company provides a fully-paid term life insurance plan to eligible employees, and short-term and long term disability benefits. CVS Health also offers numerous well-being programs, education assistance, free development courses, a CVS store discount, and discount programs with participating partners. As for time off, Company employees enjoy Paid Time Off ("PTO") or vacation pay, as well as paid holidays throughout the calendar year. Number of paid holidays, sick time and other time off are provided consistent with relevant state law and Company policies.
For more detailed information on available benefits, please visit Benefits | CVS HealthWe anticipate the application window for this opening will close on: 01/02/2025Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state and local laws.