Research Coverage Analyst Lead

University of Kentucky, United States

Updated: 11 days ago
Location: Lexington, KENTUCKY
Job Type: FullTime
Deadline: ;

Posting Details
Posting Details


Job Title Research Coverage Analyst Lead
Requisition Number RE45312
Working Title Research Billing Integrity Team Lead
Department Name 40133:Clinical Research Support Office
Work Location Lexington, KY
Grade Level 46
Salary Range $51,491-84,950/year
Type of Position Staff
Position Time Status Full-Time
Required Education
MA
Click here for more information about equivalencies: https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies
Required Related Experience
5 yrs
Required License/Registration/Certification
None
Physical Requirements
May require some lifting of light-weight objects; extended periods of sitting and/or standing at workstation; walking across campus to meetings/events.
Shift
Monday – Friday; 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Job Summary
The position will assign daily work for coverage analysts, process all new studies and amendments and conduct triage of each submission to determine the level of build. Maintain daily metrics for new studies and amendments. The position performs some complex coverage analysis and billing reviews and performs quality control for all CAs and billing grids before study team’s approval. Organize and participate in all CA and billing meetings with study teams and coordinate the intake meetings as needed. Performs Tier 1 notifications – monitoring periodically in compliance with the UKHC policy for Tier 1 processing. Communicates with the Director any issues related to billing to approve CAs and consult and work closely with the Director to resolve billing in Epic as needed. Resolve all inquiries related to coverage analysis and billing clinical research for external partners. Maintain the process touch times and task lists to ensure the products are completed timely and accurately. Provide ongoing training and education to new staff, new study teams and serve as an expert in coverage analysis working in collaboration with the Director.
The position performs detailed reviews of complex study protocols, budgets, informed consent forms, contracts, FDA letters, and other relevant research documents to determine qualifying status, according to the Centers for Medicaid and Medicaid (CMS) standards as required by legal provisions for the Medicare program.
The University of Kentucky uses equivalencies in determining if a potential applicant meets the minimum education and experience. Related experience can be substituted for education. Click here for more information about equivalencies: http://www.uky.edu/hr/employment/working-uk/equivalencies
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities
MS Excel, Outlook, Word
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? No
Preferred Education/Experience
Medical Coding or Medical Billing knowledge and research experience – coverage analysis training/experience is preferred.
Deadline to Apply 05/15/2024
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