Pre-Pay Dispute Coding Analyst (Inpatient and Outpatient Coding Preferred) - REMOTE

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 inconsis...