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Elite Technical
Clinical Medical FWA Analyst
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What they do
A Medical Coder organizes and reviews patient medical records and assigns codes for each diagnosis and treatment. Prepares coded information for use by health care insurers or for research. May retrieve information for clinicians and billing offices. Works in healthcare facilities.
$64,174 / year median in Maryland
-12% projected decline
Job Description
Elite Technical is seeking a Fraud, Waste, and Abuse (FWA) Medical Record Reviewer/Analyst! We are seeking an experienced healthcare fraud investigator and medical record reviewer with expertise in analyzing medical documentation, provider billing patterns, and regulatory compliance requirements. Skilled in identifying potential fraud, waste, and abuse indicators through detailed record review, coding validation, and investigative research. Knowledgeable in HIPAA, CPT, HCPCS, and ICD-10 guidelines, with strong analytical and case documentation abilities. Although this position is remote, we are seeking candidates that can be onsite for the first 1-2 weeks, in Elkridge MD, for training and collaboration purposes. We are seeking candidates that reside in one of the following states:
MD, DC, PA, DE, WV, VA, NC
Required SkillsEducation:
AS or BS in Nursing or similar is required- RN or LPN is required
- Experience 2+ years reviewing medical records/healthcare documentation.
Experience in:
- Fraud, Waste, and Abuse investigations
- Utilization review
- Clinical documentation review
- SIU (Special Investigations Unit) operations
- Knowledge Requirements
- Medical terminology, anatomy, and physiology.
- CPT, HCPCS, and ICD-10 coding systems.
- Healthcare compliance requirements (HIPAA, OIG guidelines, CMS regulations).
- Documentation standards for healthcare providers.
- Technical Skills
- Electronic Medical Records (EMR/EHR) systems.
- Claims processing systems (big plus)
- Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook).
- Data analysis and reporting tools.
- Ability to identify documentation inconsistencies and billing irregularities.
- Certifications (Preferred, not required)
- Certified Professional Coder (CPC)
- Certified Coding Specialist (CCS)
- Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT)
- Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA)
- Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE)
- Accredited Healthcare Fraud Investigator (AHFI)
- Certified Professional Medical Auditor (CPMA)
- Key Competencies
- Strong analytical and critical-thinking skills.
- Attention to detail.
- Investigative mindset.
- Ability to interpret complex medical documentation.
- Report writing and case documentation skills.
- Knowledge of healthcare fraud schemes and abuse indicators.