Role Description
In this role, the Medicaid Auditor will be responsible for performing and reporting on Medicaid Managed Care Plans and providers to identify potential fraud, waste, and abuse; issue findings and recommendations; and identify improper payments. Audit assignments can be programmatic or financial and may range from desk reviews and/or onsite review activities as determined by federal and state regulations. Specific review types may include:
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Case management
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Program payment appropriateness
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Program and policy compliance
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Billing, coding and medical record documentation reviews
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Research and analysis of industry trends
Job Responsibilities:
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Comprehends and follows auditing plans and methodologies specific to contract requirements.
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Prioritization and assignment of workload, ensuring adherence to task order policies and procedures.
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Examines and calculates data from financial documents and statements such as provider cost reports as a method of audit.
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Utilize data mining and trend analysis tools to detect anomalies in Medicaid billing and payment patterns.
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Attend on-site audits to retrieve medical records and conduct provider entrance/exit conference.
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Prepare and submit medical record request letters to providers associated with requests for medical record requests or suspension overpayment determinations.
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Interpret and apply pertinent laws, regulations, policies, and procedures relevant to the specific audit findings and provider type being audited.
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Ensure Generally Accepted Government Auditing Standards (GAGAS) standards are applied to each applicable audit to identify fraud, waste or abuse.
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Preparing factual and objective written reports in conformance with professional auditing and evaluation standards and present findings to leadership, external agencies, and government partners.
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Calculates improper payments, and issues findings, recommendations, and corrective actions in accordance with applicable regulations, policies and procedures.
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Prepare and send suspension overpayment determinations to providers when applicable.
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Communicates with federal/state agencies and providers regarding issues such as general regulatory compliance, audit findings, and the recovery process.
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Attends briefings and presentations as assigned.
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Maintains fraud case development quality standards so that proper case development is ensured, and quality cases are fully prepared.
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Maintains proper and timely updates in appropriate tools and applications for their investigations, case development databases and documents.
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Develops and documents reports of investigative findings, compiles case file documentation, calculates improper payments, and issues findings, recommendations, and corrective actions in accordance with applicable regulations, policies and procedures.
Qualifications
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Bachelor’s Degree in finance, accounting or related field required.
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5-7 Years of related experience in finance, accounting, or auditing.
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Intermediate knowledge of internal audit policies and operating principles.
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Intermediate knowledge and experience in auditing Medicare/Medicaid and other government payment and oversight programs (CMS, HRSA, OIG, DOE, Dept. of Commerce etc.).
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Knowledge and experience in the application of government accounting principles and standards, including Generally Accepted Government Auditing Standards (GAGAS).
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Experienced investigative skills.
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Strong data analysis skills.
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Knowledge of medical terminology, ICD-9-CM, ICD-10-CM HCPCS level II and CPT codes.
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Experience in reviewing claims for appropriate billing and medical coding requirements, performing medical review, and/or developing fraud cases.
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Strong oral and written communication skills, strong interpersonal skills, and superior organizational abilities.
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Ability to take initiative, to maintain confidentiality, to meet deadlines, and to work in a team environment.
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Ability to report work activity on a timely basis.
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Ability to work independently and as a member of a team to deliver high quality work.
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Ability to multitask and prioritize assignments while meeting deadlines.
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Proficiency in Microsoft Office, specifically Microsoft Word and Excel.
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Passion and alignment with IntegrityM’s mission, vision, values and operating principles.
Requirements
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Must pass post hire background screening checks.
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For remote work, required to have wired and/or wireless internet access.
Benefits
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Vacation
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Sick leave
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Paid holidays
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Health insurance
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Dental insurance
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Vision insurance
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Short- and long-term disability
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Life insurance
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Employee assistance plan
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401(K) retirement plan
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Educational benefits