Clinical Investigator I (Special Investigation Unit)

Position Purpose:
Audit medical records to identify inappropriate billing practices and recommend next steps through extensive review of claims data, medical records, corporate policy, state/federal policy, and practice standards.

Key Details: Preferred qualifications include coding certification, nurse coding experience, and experience with CPT coding.

• Perform retrospective and prepayment reviews of medical records to identify potential abuse and fraud and inappropriate billing practices
• Investigate, analyze, and identify provider billing patterns to recommend payment based on medical records, claim history, billing codes, regulatory and state guidelines, and policies
• Prepare summary of findings and recommend next steps for providers
• Identify preventative measures and recommend changes to internal policies and procedures and/or provider practices to prevent future fraudulent and erroneous practices
• Consult investigators to identify abuse and fraud by utilizing clinical and coding expertise to analyze patterns in billing activities
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Complies with all policies and standards.

Education/Experience: Associate's Degree related field or equivalent experience preferred
2+ years related clinical experience in the field of obtained license required
Provider education preferred

Licenses/Certifications:
Coding certification from an accredited organization (American Academy of Professional Coders or American Health Information Management Association), RN, LPC, LPN, LCSW, LMHC, PT, OT, or ST or related license. required

At Centene, we connect people to the care they need to live healthier lives — and the work you do here makes that impact real every day. You’ll take on meaningful challenges that directly support individuals, families, and communities, building your skills while making healthcare more accessible and effective. It’s work with a purpose you can see, backed by a team committed to improving lives well beyond the workday.

Centene offers a comprehensive benefits package including: competitive pay, health insurance, 401K and stock purchase plans, tuition reimbursement, paid time off plus holidays, and a flexible approach to work with remote, hybrid, field or office work schedules.  Actual pay will be adjusted based on an individual's skills, experience, education, and other job-related factors permitted by law, including full-time or part-time status.  Total compensation may also include additional forms of incentives. Benefits may be subject to program eligibility.

Centene is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity, and values the ways in which we are different. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered in accordance with the LA County Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act