Clinical Fraud Investigator 2

Clinical Fraud Investigator II - Registered Nurse and CPC - Calrelon Payment Integrity SIU

Location: This role requires associates to be in-office 1 - 2 days per week, fostering collaboration and connectivity, while providing flexibility to support productivity and work-life balance. This approach combines structured office engagement with the autonomy of virtual work, promoting a dynamic and adaptable workplace. Alternate locations may be considered.

Please note that per our policy on hybrid/virtual work, candidates not within a reasonable commuting distance from the posting location(s) will not be considered for employment, unless an accommodation is granted as required by law.

Carelon Payment Integrity is a proud member of the Elevance Health family of companies, Carelon Insights, formerly Payment Integrity, is determined to recover, eliminate and prevent unnecessary medical-expense spending.

The Clinical Fraud Investigator II is responsible for identifying issues and/or entities that may pose potential risks associated with fraud and abuse.

How you will make an impact:

• Performs comprehensive analysis and clinical evaluation of the collected data.

• Performs in-depth investigations on identified providers as warranted.

• Examines claims for compliance with relevant billing and processing guidelines and to identify opportunities for fraud and abuse prevention and control.

• Review and conducts analysis of claims and medical records prior to payment. Researches new healthcare-related questions as necessary to aid in investigations.

• Collaborates with the Special Investigation Unit and other internal areas on matters of mutual concern.

• Recommends possible interventions for loss control and risk avoidance based on the outcome of the investigation.

Minimum Requirements:

• Requires an Associate Degree in Nursing and/or current certification as a Certified Professional Coder (AAPC or AHIMA) and minimum of 4 years related experience, including minimum of 1 year experience in a Clinical Fraud and Abuse Investigation area; or any combination of education and experience, which would provide an equivalent background.

Preferred Skills, Qualifications, and Experiences:

• Fraud and Abuse experienced Nurse with a CPC are highly desired.

For candidates working in person or virtually in the below location(s), the salary* range for this specific position is $65,968 to $124,992.

Locations: California, Colorado, District of Columbia (Washington, DC), Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, Washington State

In addition to your salary, Elevance Health offers benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). The salary offered for this specific position is based on a number of legitimate, non-discriminatory factors set by the Company. The Company is fully committed to ensuring equal pay opportunities for equal work regardless of gender, race, or any other category protected by federal, state, and local pay equity laws.

* The salary range is the range Elevance Health in good faith believes is the range of possible compensation for this role at the time of this posting. This range may be modified in the future and actual compensation may vary from posting based on geographic location, work experience, education and/or skill level. Even within the range, the actual compensation will vary depending on the above factors as well as market/business considerations. No amount is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable under the terms and conditions of the applicable policies and plans. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole discretion, consistent with the law.