Clinical Trial Coverage Analyst, Remote

Company Description

Though the position is remote, it requires video presence with a professional representation and demeanor which are key elements of this position with the University of Maryland Medical System. Additionally, coverage analysis/perspective reimbursement analysis experience is a requirement.

The University of Maryland Medical System (UMMS) serves more than one million patients and families every year. More than 29,000 employees and 4,600 providers work at UMMS. Each and every one of these individuals – from the patients we care for, the family members we reassure to our colleagues that we champion – represent the amazingly vibrant communities we serve. And we continue to seek out qualified candidates who reflect the values, backgrounds and stories of our neighbors and patients. We want to hear your voice, learn from your experiences, and be shaped by your insight as part of our workforce. After all, when we come together from different walks of life, we become stronger, better, and more empathetic.

General Summary

Under limited supervision, and with the latitude for initiative and independent judgment, performs, coordinates, and manages the creation and outsourcing of billing analysis in accordance with the Center for Medicaid and Medicare Services (CMS) regulations and the Clinical Trial Policy for all clinical trials. The billing analysis must be compliant with the Medicare billing rules.

This position also serves as liaison with the investigators, research teams, healthcare providers, budgeting and contracting offices at UMMS and UMB, and in coordination with departmental clinical trial management processes. This position works with various systems including Epic and HPM Explorer for the purpose of segregating charges to ensure compliant billing for research services as well as providing pricing for budgeting purposes.

Principal Responsibilities And Tasks

The following statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. These are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by personnel so classified.

• Collaborates with research teams in performing the coverage analysis, as well as facilitating the clinical trial management process involving UMB, UMMS, and FPI.
• Researches and applies regulations and law related to Medicare regulations, OIG regulations, FDA guidance, and related compliance documents using various resources including computer search modalities.
• Applies the appropriate CDM and/or CPT codes for potentially billable items in the coverage analysis in order to assist in the management of claims review, as well as identifying items that are to be billed to the sponsor via the budgeting and contract teams at the Office of Research and Development (ORD) at University of Baltimore (UMB).
• Creates Epic RSH Records and Fee Schedules for each research study.
• Creates coverage analysis grids and analyzes the performance of the actual coverage analysis.
• Responsible for the dissemination of relevant documents and information to various parties.
• Performs basic and complex billing and budget analysis in accordance with CMS regulations for all clinical trials performed at UMMS affiliates and FPI practice offices and clinics.
• Serves as liaison and contact with the clinical research teams and healthcare providers.
• Researches and applies policies, guidance and guidelines from various sources including federal, state, UMMS and the University of Maryland Baltimore (UMB).
• Segregates charges in Epic by distinguishing research charges billed to the study versus those research charges that can be billed to insurance.
• Develops the coverage analysis including reviewing each potentially billable item within the clinical trial and citing specific resources for justification of the appropriate designations.
• Synchronizes the final coverage analysis with appropriate final study documents.
• Triages coverage analysis requests to our coverage analysis vendor when applicable. Acts as the intermediary between the vendor and the study teams during coverage analysis creation, tracks progress, and reports results.
• Reviews and resolves invoice discrepancies with the Central Billing Office and the study teams,
• Other duties as assigned.
• Performs monthly coverage analysis and charge segregation audits to ensure ongoing compliance.
• Applies CMS regulations, FDA guidance, and ethical policies when performing coverage analysis.

Qualifications

Education and Experience

• Four (4) years of clinical research experience required. Additional experience may be substituted for the educational requirement on a year-for-year basis for up to four (4) years.
• Certification in Healthcare Research Compliance or Epic preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in Healthcare Administration, Medical Coding, Auditing, Finance, Accounting, Nursing, or a related field required.

IV. Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Demonstrated skill tracking clinical and corporate contracts using electronic administration software such as Grant.gov, CICERO, OnCore, Epic, etc.
• Skill in cost/financial accounting and clinical trial management software.
• Knowledge of principles and practices pertaining to developing and administering a clinical trial in compliance with sponsor, federal, state, UMMS and University of Maryland Baltimore regulations.

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.