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Medical Review Specialist
Location
Michigan
Posted
59 days ago
Salary
$48K - $55K / year
Seniority
Junior
Job Description
Medical Review Specialist
Medlogix, Llc
• Reviews medical bills and documentation according to guidelines and RW policies and procedures. • Determines if treatment is related and necessary to the covered injury. • Advises reimbursement recommendations are appropriate. • Provides customer service to adjusters, providers, and claimants regarding bill review. • Assesses appropriateness and duration of care provided, for possible utilization review. • Recommends independent medical evaluations (IME) to adjusters when necessary. • Act as a resource to other staff members to facilitate completion of a quality product. • Use appropriate reference material as necessary to perform professional review. • Meets company productivity standards. • Meets company quality standards.
Job Requirements
- 1+ years medical coding experience – CPT, ICD-10 - preferred
- 1+ years’ experience in Medical Bill Repricing – preferred
- Certified Professional Coder – a plus but not required
- StrataWare software- a plus, but not required
- Ability to apply clinical knowledge and/or coding expertise in bill review
- Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English well
- Ability to understand and follow written and oral instructions
- Possess strong verbal and interpersonal skills
- Ability to multi-task
- Possess problems solving skills
- Ability to sit for long periods at a computer terminal keyboarding
- PC skills – required
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office Products – required
- Ability to operate standard office equipment including telephone
Benefits
- Customer service to adjusters, providers, and claimants regarding bill review.
- Recommendations for independent medical evaluations (IME) to adjusters when necessary.
- Professional knowledge and clinical experience in bill review.
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