at Sedgwick in Dover, Delaware, United States
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Medicare Specialist (Remote)
PRIMARY PURPOSE : To coordinate, analyze and facilitate Medicare Compliance and Medicare Set-Aside ( MSA ) functions within the assigned team.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS and RESPONSIBILITIES + Compiles, reviews and analyzes claim files and/or management reports.
+ Compiles and organizes medical records; distributes to Medicare Compliance nurses for analysis; and provides guidance and advice on processing claims based on nurses' analysis.
+ Requests rated-ages; tracks files/requests/submissions through Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services ( CMS ) processes; and creates documentation as required.
+ Communicates and advises appropriate internal and external stakeholders on Medicare Compliance and Medicare Set-Aside ( MSA ) matters including, but not limited to, lien negotiation efforts, MSA submissions and/or general information.
+ Maintains thorough understanding of service and products offered by Medicare Compliance department.
+ Analyzes and processes complex claims by investigating and gathering information to determine the exposure on the claims; manages claims through well-developed action plan to an appropriate and timely resolution.
+ Analyzes lien notices for accuracy, communicates with the CMS to efficiently facilitate lien resolutions on claims and/or prepare MSA submissions in accordance with submission guidelines from CMS as assigned.
ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS and RESPONSIBILITIES + Performs other duties as assigned.
+ Supports the organization's quality program(s).
+ Travels as required.
QUALIFICATIONS Education & Licensing Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university preferred.
Experience Four (4) years claims management experience or equivalent combination of experience and education required. Experience with Medicare issues preferred.
Skills & Knowledge + Thorough knowledge of claims management
+ Excellent oral and written communication, including persuasive writing skills
+ PC literate, including Microsoft Office products
+ Strong analytical and interpretive skills
+ Strong organizational skills
+ Strong interpersonal skills
+ Ability to work in a team environment
+ Ability to meet or exceed Performance Competencies
WORK ENVIRONMENT When applicable and appropriate, consideration will be given to reasonable accommodations.
Mental : Clear and conceptual thinking ability; excellent judgment, troubleshooting, problem solving, analysis, and discretion; ability to handle work-related stress; ability to handle multiple priorities simultaneously; and ability to meet deadlines
Physical : Computer keyboarding, travel as required
Auditory/Visual : Hearing, vision and talking
The statements contained in this document are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by a colleague assigned to this description. They are not intended to constitute a comprehensive list of functions, duties, or local variances. Management retains the discretion to add or to change the duties of the position at any time.
As required by law, Sedgwick provides a reasonable range of compensation for roles that may be hired in jurisdictions requiring pay transparency in job postings. Actual compensation is influenced by a wide range of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, and cost of specific location. For the jurisdiction noted in this job posting only, the range of starting pay for this role is $54,000 to $61,000 . A comprehensive benefits package is offered including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, 401k and matching, PTO , disability and life insurance, employee assistance, flexible spending or health savings account, and other additional voluntary benefits. Sedgwick is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug-Free Workplace.
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