W3R Consulting
Springfield, IL
Description:
Investigates complex healthcare claims flagged by third-party referrals, tips, or external allegations prior to payment. This role combines advanced clinical coding expertise (ICD-10, CPT, HCPCS) with investigative scrutiny. The auditor reviews medical records to verify that documented services match the billed codes, adhere to medical necessity guidelines, and comply with state, federal, and contractual coding regulations.
Key responsibilities:
Allegation Triaging & Investigation: Analyze incoming third-party referrals, compliance tips, and external fraud allegations to identify specific billing patterns, suspect providers, or unbundled services.
Identify potential fraud, waste, abuse, billing irregularities, and patterns of non-compliance through medical record review and claims analysis.
Pre-Payment Clinical Review: Perform comprehensive clinical and technical reviews of high-dollar or highly complex medical records before a claim is finalized for payment....