Medicare Pricing Analyst

Description Role Snapshot The Medicare Pricing Analyst is responsible for researching complex Medicare pricing and reimbursement issues while ensuring the accuracy and effectiveness of Medicare claims processing and coding guidelines. This role supports the implementation and validation of CMS pricing updates, maintains pricing information within Medicare systems, and collaborates with CMS, Shared System Maintainers, and other Medicare Administrative Contractors (MACs) to ensure accurate and timely claims payment. The Medicare Pricing Procedures Analyst also researches and responds to interdepartmental requests, reviews Medicare pricing guidance, supports system testing and validation, maintains internal documentation, and assists the Technical Claims team with projects that improve the accuracy and efficiency of Medicare pricing operations. The base pay offered for this position may vary within the posted range based on your job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. We are open to remote work in the following approved states: Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, New Jersey, North Carolina, Ohio, South Carolina, Texas, Virginia, Wisconsin (more than 45 miles from Madison). How do I know this opportunity is right for me? If you enjoy the following: - Implement required changes and enhancements to CMS systems, including requesting, validating, and performing maintenance, coding, testing, and validation. Download, verify, and install CMS update files to ensure system accuracy. - Review Medicare Part A and Part B claims, including complex and specialty claims, to ensure proper application of processing guidelines, payment rules, and manual calculations. Obtain pricing information from Redbook, system files, and CMS resources. - Address Requests for Assistance received via OnBase, conducting in-depth research to provide accurate responses related to pricing using CMS and Shared System Maintainers' resources. - Review, analyze, and provide feedback on Fee Schedule Disclosures and pricing articles, ensuring compliance with CMS guidelines and internal procedures. - Maintain detailed and up-to-date records of all CMS-related changes and updates, and ensure the accuracy of pricing systems, including performing regular testing and validation to address discrepancies. - Work closely with CMS and Shared System Maintainers to implement and validate system changes, troubleshoot issues, and support the enhancement of pricing systems and processes. Minimum Qualifications - Bachelor's degree in Health System Information or a related discipline, or equivalent combination of education and experience. - 1 or more years of experience in Medicare Part A and Part B claims processing. - Knowledge of Medicare program and operations, as well as a thorough understanding of claims processing and billing procedures. - Proficient in navigating systems and/or applications to effectively download and install files (i.e., FISS/MCS pricing files). - Strong analytical skills and problem-solving skills. - Demonstrated organizational skills with ability to coordinate and maintain detailed documentation for the implementation of Change Requests and TDLs related to pricing. - Ability to collaborate effectively and provide support to the Technical Claims team with various projects and assignments as needed. Preferred Qualifications Experience performing yearly Profile Builds related to pricing functions in MCS and FISS preferred. Experience with a Medicare