Fraud investigator Jobs in Overland Park, KS

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Job Description Summary :

As part of Blue KC's Special Investigations Unit (SIU), the Fraud Investigator conducts reviews to identify potential fraud, waste, and abuse (FWA) and claim overpayments. Assigned cases and projects are generally of moderate complexity and performed with limited oversight.

Job Description

• Assist in performing ongoing FWA risk assessments, leveraging data analytics to identify trends, patterns, outliers relative to peers and clinical standards, etc. In conjunction with the Manager and / or Senior Investigator, evaluate FWA risks and prioritize for further review, based upon member health / safety and protection of plan assets.
• Monitor hotlines, internal referrals, external fraud alerts (e.g., CMS, BCBSA), external healthcare anti-fraud workgroups, and other resources for potential FWA schemes.
• Conduct investigations of fraud, waste and abuse in accordance with SIU policies and procedures. May work with Manager and / or Senior Investigator on larger, more complex, investigations.
• Create and maintain detailed case files in accordance with SIU policies and procedures, where key investigative activities and outcomes are timely and accurately documented
• Prepare detailed case reports summarizing investigative findings and recommendations. Present reports to key stakeholders (e.g., Provider Relations, Medical Management, Pharmacy, Claims, Legal)
• Assist in coordinating responses to subpoenas and preparation of cases for referral to law enforcement and / or regulators.
• Perform day-to-day activities for vendor-based claim overpayment recovery program (e.g., data file exchanges, proposing / reviewing new audit concepts, coordinating claim adjustments, invoices).
• Assist in preparing reports for executive updates, Blue KC Audit Committee, BCBSA / FEP surveys, and other reports as needed.
• Support the FWA training program for Blue KC employees and First Tier, Downstream and Related entities.

Minimum Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas City is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, among other things, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, status as a protected veteran, or disability.