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Senior Investigator

Requisition #:
7462
# of openings:
1
Employment Type:
Full time
Position Status:
Permanent
Category:
Non-Bargaining
Workplace Arrangement:
Hybrid
Fund:
1199SEIU National Benefit Fund
Job Classification:
Exempt
Responsibilities
  • Conducts investigations into allegations of fraud, waste, or abuse, including preliminary assessments and full end-to-end case work.
  • Reviews and analyzes medical records, claims data, enrollment data, and other documentation to evaluate potential FWA.
  • Performs coding, billing, reimbursement, and medical necessity assessments based on CPT, HCPCS, ICD-9/10, DRG, and related coding guidelines.
  • Uses advanced data mining techniques to identify aberrant billing patterns, outliers, and other indicators of fraudulent activity.
  • Produces reliable, accurate and timely written investigative reports for internal and/external review detailing investigation findings, based on industry standard(s) and/or internal policy and procedure.
  • Recommends possible interventions for loss control and risk avoidance based on the outcome of the investigation.
  • Coordinates with various internal customers to gather documentation pertinent to investigations.
  • Incorporates communication skills to work with physicians, other health professionals, attorneys as well as external regulatory agencies and law enforcement personnel.
  • Communicate effectively and collaboratively with internal staff, leadership and external customers in a professional manner.
  • Conducts settlement negotiations with providers and/or attorneys.
  • Maintain the confidentiality required of the organization and the department.
  • Follow all Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and Personal Health Information (PHI) requirements and regulations
Qualifications
  • Bachelor’s degree in business, criminal justice or related field.
  • Certified Professional Coder (CPC), Accredited Healthcare Fraud Investigator (AFHI), Certified Insurance Fraud Investigator (CIFI), and/or Certified Economic Crime Forensic Examiner (CECFE) preferred (but not required).
  • Minimum three (3) years’ experience with medical coding and medical record review performed required.
  • Minimum three (3) years’ experience in healthcare industry within a Special Investigation Unit (SIU) or equivalent governmental agency responsible for investigating healthcare fraud required.
  • Knowledge of medical coding and medical terminology.
  • Experience using STARSSolutions or other healthcare FWA case management and detection software preferred (but not required).
  • Proven track record in conducting investigations and/or the identification and pursuit of the recovery of overpayments.
  • Excellent report writing skills.
  • Knowledge of claims processing, reimbursement procedures, and a solid understanding of fraud detection and prevention practices.
  • Knowledge of data analysis of claims and documenting findings on spreadsheets.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office/Suite applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.).
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills – oral, written and listening.

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