Governmental Audit Reviewer, PRN - Remote

Requisition Number: 2393281
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As a Governmental Audit Reviewer, you are the expert who ensures clinical documentation stands up to scrutiny. You take the lead in auditing, submitting, and appealing records for home health, hospice, LTACHs, and community-based services. When external payers come calling, whether it's ADRs, CERTs, RACs, ZPICs, or other audits, you're ready. You dive into the details, respond with precision, and defend the integrity of care through every pre- and post-payment review. Your work protects reimbursement, supports compliance, and keeps the organization audit-ready at all times.
You'll enjoy the flexibility to work remotely * from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges.
For all hires in the Minneapolis or Washington, D.C. area, you will be required to work in the office a minimum of four days per week.
Primary Responsibilities:

• Reviews clinical documentation for Home Health, Hospice, LTACHs, and Community-Based Services in response to governmental audits (e.g., ADRs, RACs, CERTs, ZPICs)
• Ensures consistency in clinical reviews through standardized processes and high inter-rater reliability
• Drafts professional response letters and manages internal determinations for audit appeals
• Coordinates and tracks appeal assignments, ensuring deadlines are met and documentation is prepared for Administrative Law Judge hearings
• Maintains up-to-date knowledge of federal/state regulations, industry standards, and internal policies related to compliance and reimbursement
• Collaborates across departments to minimize operational disruptions and communicate audit trends for corrective action
• Supports the Governmental Audit Supervisor with repayment processes and additional compliance audits

You'll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.
Required Qualifications:

• Associate's degree in Nursing
• Current and unrestricted licensure as a LPN
• 1+ years of experience in hospice, LTACH, and/or home health care
• Working knowledge of reimbursement and compliance regulations
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, etc.)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Nursing
• Experience in auditing and analyzing clinical documentation
• Demonstrated leadership qualities

*All employees working remotely will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group's Telecommuter Policy
Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, we offer benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). No matter where or when you begin a career with us, you'll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives. The salary for this role will range from $59,832 to $89,748 annually based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.
At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and help make the health system work better for everyone. Together, we are shaping the future of healthcare by harnessing technology and innovation to make care simpler to navigate, more affordable and more connected for the people we serve. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels welcomed, valued, heard and respected, empowering people to bring their authentic selves to work and strengthening our collective impact through diverse talents, backgrounds, experiences and perspectives.
UnitedHealth Group and its affiliated brands are an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.
UnitedHealth Group and its affiliated brands are a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.