Investigator, Special Investigative Unit Coding (Remote)

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The Role
Investigates medical provider fraud, waste, and abuse by reviewing post-payment claims, medical records, coding accuracy, regulatory requirements, and provider contracts. Manages caseloads, prepares clinical summaries, identifies improper payments, communicates findings, and supports referrals to law enforcement or payment recovery. Requires medical coding expertise, healthcare fraud investigation knowledge, and certification such as CPC, CCS, CPMA, or AAPC.
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JOB DESCRIPTION
Provides support for special investigation unit (SIU) activities specific to medical provider coding fraud, waste and abuse (FWA). Investigates and resolves instances of health care fraud and abuse investigations of medical providers using informational tips from member benefits and medical records following review of post-payment claims.
Essential Job Duties

• Independently re-evaluates medical claims and associated records by applying knowledge of advanced coding, applicable federal and state regulatory requirements, and Molina policies.
• Reviews post-pay claims against corresponding medical records to determine accuracy of claims payments.
• Manages documents and prioritizes caseloads to ensure timely turnaround.
• Ensures adherence to applicable state/federal/internal policies, Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) guidelines and provider contract requirements.
• Devises clinical summary post-review.
• Communicates and participates in meetings related to cases.
• Completes medical review to facilitate referral to law enforcement or payment recovery.
• Supports investigation work as necessary and required by the regulatory agency.
 

Job Requirements

• At least 2 years of CPT coding experience in a surgical, hospital and/or clinic setting, or equivalent combination of relevant education and experience.
• Certified Professional Coder (CPC), Certified Coding Specialist (CCS), Certified Professional Medical Auditor (CPMA), or American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC) certified.
•  Critical-thinking, problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Knowledge of investigative and law enforcement procedures with emphasis on fraud investigations.
• Knowledge of managed care and the Medicaid, Medicare, and Marketplace programs.
• Understanding of claim billing codes, medical terminology, anatomy, and health care delivery systems.
• Ability to research and interpret regulatory requirements.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks.
• Ability to work in a team setting.
• Strong verbal/written communication skills, and presentation skills.
• Microsoft Office suite (including Excel), and applicable software program(s) proficiency.
• In some states, 5 years of experience working in a fraud, waste and abuse (FWA)/special investigations unit (SIU)/fraud investigations role may be required (dependent on state/contractual requirements).
 

Preferred Qualifications

• Certified Professional Compliance Officer (CPCO).Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) and/or Accredited Health Care Fraud Investigator (AHFI).
• Experience working in group health insurance, particularly within claims processing or operations.
• Working knowledge of local, state and federal laws and regulations pertaining to health insurance, investigations and legal processes (commercial insurance, Medicare, Medicare Advantage, Medicare Part D, Medicaid, Tricare, Pharmacy, etc.).
• Experience with claims processing systems.
• Ability to use Microsoft Excel platform and work with large quantities of data.
• Ability to answer questions, identify trends and patterns, and present findings.
 

 
To all current Molina employees: If you are interested in applying for this position, please apply through the Internal Job Board.

Molina Healthcare offers a competitive benefits and compensation package. Molina Healthcare is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) M/F/D/V

Skills Required

  • At least 2 years of CPT coding experience in a surgical, hospital, or clinic setting, or equivalent relevant education and experience
  • CPC, CCS, CPMA, or AAPC certification
  • Critical-thinking, problem-solving, and analytical skills
  • Knowledge of investigative and law enforcement procedures, especially fraud investigations
  • Knowledge of managed care, Medicaid, Medicare, and Marketplace programs
  • Knowledge of claim billing codes, medical terminology, anatomy, and healthcare delivery systems
  • Ability to research and interpret regulatory requirements
  • Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks
  • Teamwork and strong verbal, written, and presentation skills
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Excel, and applicable software programs
  • In some states, 5 years of FWA, SIU, or fraud investigations experience may be required
  • CPCO, CFE, and/or AHFI certification
  • Experience in group health insurance, claims processing, or claims operations
  • Knowledge of local, state, and federal health insurance, investigation, and legal-process requirements
  • Experience with claims processing systems
  • Ability to work with large quantities of data, identify trends and patterns, and present findings

Molina Healthcare Inc. Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Molina Healthcare Inc. and has not been reviewed or approved by Molina Healthcare Inc..

  • Healthcare Strength — Health coverage is described as solid, including medical, dental, and vision insurance alongside options like HSA/FSA and disability coverage. Benefits are often seen as a meaningful part of the overall package.
  • Retirement Support — A 401(k) with employer matching and an ESPP are offered, and the retirement plan is commonly regarded as a plus. These features help round out compensation even when base pay is seen as only acceptable.
  • Leave & Time Off Breadth — PTO, paid holidays, and paid parental leave are part of the offering, with time‑off benefits generally viewed favorably. Backup family care and an employee assistance program add practical support.

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The Company
HQ: Long Beach, CA

What We Do

Molina Healthcare Inc. is dedicated to delivering effective, reliable, and affordable health care to those who need it most. The company focuses on improving the health and well-being of its members and positively impacting the communities it serves. Recognized as a leader in the health insurance category, it provides essential healthcare services to ensure accessible and quality care for its members.

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