Analyst, Pre-Pay Dispute Coding (Remote)

Molina Healthcare
United States
RemoteCareer-pivot friendly

Who this role is best for

Best suited to detail-oriented medical coders or billers with experience in regulatory compliance working in a remote setting within the healthcare domain.

Best fit for

  • Detail-oriented medical coders or billers with regulatory compliance experience in healthcare
    — “Strong attention to detail and ability to independently read and comprehend the details of medical records”
  • Candidates comfortable with high-quality standards and independent work in a matrixed organization
    — “Comfortable working in a production-centric environment with high quality standards”
  • Proficient in medical coding certifications and Microsoft Office tools
    — “Certified Professional Coder (CPC) or Certified Coding Specialist (CCS). Microsoft Office suite and applicable software program(s) proficiency.”

Things to consider

  • The role requires independent decision-making within defined authority limits
    — “makes decisions within designated authority to either overturn or uphold denials”

How to stand out

  • Highlight experience in auditing and resolving provider claims denials
    — “Reviews coding-related provider claims denials by systematically examining medical records”
  • Emphasize ability to collaborate across departments and communicate findings clearly
    — “collaborates with appropriate internal departments to capture and track issues”
  • Showcase your ability to independently analyze complex medical records and make decisions
    — “ability to independently read and comprehend the details of medical records”
  • Demonstrate your understanding of coding regulations and compliance processes
    — “in accordance with applicable state, federal, and Molina guidelines, rules, and protocols”
  • Include examples of data entry or documentation within internal systems
    — “Completes data points within internal applications to comply with departmental auditing requirements”
Pace · SteadyCollaboration · MediumAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Team

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What success looks like

  • resolution of provider disputes
  • accurate claim processing
Typical background
medical coding experiencecoding certification

Skills & requirements

Required

Medical CodingBilling AccuracyData AnalysisComplianceProcess Improvement

Preferred

Coding Certification

Stack & domain

Medical CodingBillingMedical RecordsDenial ReasonsSubmitted ClaimsClaim HistoryBilling AccuracyCoding ErrorsCoding RegulationsGuidelinesInternal ApplicationsData PointsDepartmental ProcessesInternal ProceduresAttention To DetailIndependent WorkCollaborationCommunicationTeamworkProblem-solvingDecision-makingTime ManagementProject ManagementCPCCCSHealthcareCoding

About the role

Original posting from Molina Healthcare

JOB DESCRIPTION Job Summary

Provides support for provider denial coding dispute activities.  Investigates and resolves disputes related to provider appeals, and ensures that claims adhere to correct billing standards and regulations.

Essential Job Duties

  • Reviews coding-related provider claims denials by systematically examining medical records, denial reasons, submitted claims, and claim history, in accordance with applicable state, federal, and Molina guidelines, rules, and protocols, to determine whether the documentation substantiates the services rendered.
  • Conducts independent audits of non-medical records to verify billing accuracy; makes decisions within designated authority to either overturn or uphold denials in a timely manner.
  • Generates and communicates determination to the provider using appropriate letter language and provides necessary guideline links.
  • Identifies, documents, and communicates any identified coding errors or inconsistencies; collaborates with appropriate internal departments to capture and track issues, and ensure precise code editing and compliance.
  • Completes data points within internal applications to comply with departmental auditing requirements.
  • Actively participates in the enhancement of departmental processes to maintain alignment with current coding regulations and guidelines, while also refining internal procedures.

Required Qualifications

  • At least 2 years of experience in medical coding or billing, or equivalent combination of relevant education and experience. 
  • Certified Professional Coder (CPC) or Certified Coding Specialist (CCS).
  • Strong attention to detail and ability to independently read and comprehend the details of medical records.
  • Comfortable working in a production-centric environment with high quality standards.
  • Ability to work cross-collaboratively in a highly matrixed organization.
  • Effective verbal and written communication skills.
  • Microsoft Office suite and applicable software program(s) proficiency.

To all current Molina employees: If you are interested in applying for this position, please apply through the Internal Job Board.

Molina Healthcare offers a competitive benefits and compensation package. Molina Healthcare is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) M/F/D/V.

Source: Molina Healthcare careers

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