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Encounter Submission Specialist at Cognizant in Linthicum, Maryland

Posted in Information Technology 30+ days ago.

Type: Full-Time





Job Description:




SUMMARY:

This position is responsible for data analysis and electronic submission of encounter data to the appropriate government entity for Medicare, Medicaid and Exchange markets. 


 
 





RESPONSIBILITIES:


  • Work with Project Manager and Systems Integration Team during implementations and upgrades to gather business requirements, create test case scenarios, analyze test results, and validate releases

  • Configuration and maintenance of the Encounter Data Manager (EDM) application

  • Follow the encounter submission process to extract claim data from the source database and use the EDM application to create 837 files to submit to government entities

  • Processes data and develop reports for analysis and assigned projects, including the use of SQL, Excel (pivot tables, look-ups, advanced formulas, regressions, etc.), and other tools

  • Review and analyze information using various statistical methods such as regression analysis and other graphical techniques such as scatter plots, bar charts, trend lines, etc.

  • Analyze encounter data to find root cause for encounters still outstanding due to scrubbing prior to file generation, or rejection by the government entity

  • Develop, maintain and standardize processes through the use of scripts, stored procedures and packages in order to provide quality assurance reviews.

  • Query tables in the claim source and EDM database to determine encounter status and perform reconciliation

  • Track results of response files to monitor Service Level Agreements for the client and compliance measurements

  • Identify trends in data or process issues that need to be researched and resolved

  • Own, update and maintain version control of EDM Mapping Documents of 837 files for all databases such as Facets and QNXT or for custom databases for TPV file layouts

  • Collaborate and work closely with other business units to promote effective working relationships and support efforts to maintain data integrity

  • Follow the RAPS submission process to extract claim data from the source database and use the CDM application to create RAPS files to submit to government entities

  • Query tables and CDM application to determine claim/cluster status and perform analysis to confirm successful submissions of data to government entities





REQUIREMENTS:

  • Requires Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Information Systems, Business or other related field, or

  • 10 years related healthcare and/or IT experience with specific knowledge including claims, membership, provider maintenance, code sets, EDI including 837 and NCPDP file formats, and CMS compliance

  • Risk Adjustment experience is a plus

  • Strong background and knowledge of SQL (Structured Query Language) and SSRS (SQL Server Reporting Services)

  • Facets, EDM, and CDM (Claims Data Manager) experience a plus

  • Experience with User Acceptance Testing (UAT)

  • Excellent work ethic and the ability to work both independently and as part of the team with a willingness to do whate it takes to get the job done

  • Strong analytical and problem solving skills with the ability to troubleshoot problems quickly and efficiently

  • Must be able to pay attention to detail and have strong organizational abilities

  • Flexibility, high aptitude for multitasking, and the ability to manage deadlines

  • Able to identify and follow specific processing steps but also have the ability to determine next steps when issues arise

  • Ability to identify and learn from mistakes or issues

  • Proficient in Microsoft Office and the ability to create and maintain logs and complex spreadsheets in MS Excel and develop detailed desk level procedures (DLPs) in MS Word

  • Strong written and clear verbal communication skills with the ability to do internal and customer-facing presentations

  • The ability to understand and keep current on reported issues to provide status updates and be able to answer related questions during client meetings

  • Self-starter, takes pride in a job well done, willing to take initiative and ownership, and can follow through to the end

  • Limited travel

 
 
 





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