Collective Health
Payment Integrity Analyst
– Collective Health
At Collective Health, we’re transforming how employers and their people engage with their health benefits by seamlessly integrating cutting‑edge technology, compassionate service, and world‑class user experience design.
What You’ll Do
Vendor Management & Tool Implementation
Serve as an operational liaison with external Payment Integrity vendors and support the coordination of implementation, testing, and ongoing maintenance of vendor‑developed edits and reviews within the overall payment integrity stack.
Policy & Rule Ideation
Assist in researching and supporting the interpretation of federal/state regulations (e.g., CMS), commercial payer policies, and develop expertise in industry‑standard coding rules (CPT, ICD‑10, HCPCS, NCCI, MUE).
Business Requirement Translation
Document clear, actionable business requirements and system logic (edits, rules) based on translations provided by senior analysts and managers.
Data‑Driven Investigation
Utilize analytical tools to identify and document aberrant billing patterns and potential payment error opportunities, and support senior analysts in performing root‑cause analysis on identified issues.
Audit & Recovery
Support the execution of detailed pre‑ and post‑payment audits, accurately calculate overpayment and underpayment amounts, and prepare comprehensive documentation to support claim recovery efforts and issue resolution.
Cross‑Functional Partnership
Collaborate with key internal stakeholders, including Product, Engineering, Claims Operations, and others, to ensure new edits are accurately implemented, tested, and communicated.
Issue Resolution
Act as a point of escalation for complex payment disputes and claim inquiries, providing definitive analysis and support for the Payment Integrity team.
Process Excellence
Support continuous improvement efforts within the Payment Integrity workflow, focusing on streamlining processes, increasing automation, and enhancing overall claim accuracy.
To Be Successful In This Role, You’ll Need
2+ years of relevant experience in healthcare claims auditing, payment integrity, or complex claims processing/adjudication, ideally within a payer or TPA setting.
Medical coding certification is preferred (e.g., CPC, COC, or CIC from AAPC, or CCS from AHIMA), or the candidate is required to obtain it within the first year of employment if they possess comparable experience.
Experience working directly with external Payment Integrity or FWA vendors to develop, deploy, and manage claim editing capabilities or similar experience.
Demonstrated proficiency in leveraging data to solve business problems, with hands‑on experience in SQL or other database skills (e.g., Looker) for retrieving and analyzing data against large claims datasets.
Strong, practical knowledge of healthcare reimbursement methodologies (e.g., RBRVS, DRG, fee schedules) and the end‑to‑end claims lifecycle.
Experience handling cross‑functional projects at a small to mid‑sized organization.
Ability to handle multiple tasks/projects under tight deadlines.
Strong internal & external communication.
Working in a highly matrixed environment.
Nice To Have
Experience in a process improvement methodology (e.g., Lean Six Sigma, Six Sigma).
Familiarity with data visualization tools (e.g., Looker, Tableau, Power BI) and/or leveraging AI for process optimization/automation.
Bachelor’s degree in Healthcare Administration, Finance, Business, or a related quantitative field.
Project Management experience.
Experience working with medical healthcare insurance carriers.
Pay Transparency Statement This is a hybrid position based out of one of our offices: Plano, TX, or Lehi, UT. Hybrid employees are expected to be in the office three days per week (Plano, TX) or two days per week (Lehi, UT).
The actual pay rate offered within the range will depend on factors including geographic location, qualifications, experience, and internal equity. In addition to the hourly rate, you will be eligible for 10,000 stock options and benefits like health insurance, 401k, and paid time off. Learn more about our benefits at https://jobs.collectivehealth.com/benefits/.
Lehi, UT Pay Range: $27.20—$34 USD
Plano, TX Pay Range: $29.85—$37.40 USD
Why Join Us?
Mission‑driven culture that values innovation, collaboration, and a commitment to excellence in healthcare.
Impactful projects that shape the future of our organization.
Opportunities for professional development through internal mobility opportunities, mentorship programs, and courses tailored to your interests.
Flexible work arrangements and a supportive work‑life balance.
Equal Opportunity Employer We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. Collective Health is committed to providing support to candidates who require reasonable accommodation during the interview process. If you need assistance, please contact recruiting-accommodations@collectivehealth.com.
Privacy Notice For more information about why we need your data and how we use it, please see our privacy policy: https://collectivehealth.com/privacy-policy/.
Seniority Level Entry level
Employment Type Full‑time
Job Function Accounting/Auditing and Finance
Industries Hospitals and Health Care
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– Collective Health
At Collective Health, we’re transforming how employers and their people engage with their health benefits by seamlessly integrating cutting‑edge technology, compassionate service, and world‑class user experience design.
What You’ll Do
Vendor Management & Tool Implementation
Serve as an operational liaison with external Payment Integrity vendors and support the coordination of implementation, testing, and ongoing maintenance of vendor‑developed edits and reviews within the overall payment integrity stack.
Policy & Rule Ideation
Assist in researching and supporting the interpretation of federal/state regulations (e.g., CMS), commercial payer policies, and develop expertise in industry‑standard coding rules (CPT, ICD‑10, HCPCS, NCCI, MUE).
Business Requirement Translation
Document clear, actionable business requirements and system logic (edits, rules) based on translations provided by senior analysts and managers.
Data‑Driven Investigation
Utilize analytical tools to identify and document aberrant billing patterns and potential payment error opportunities, and support senior analysts in performing root‑cause analysis on identified issues.
Audit & Recovery
Support the execution of detailed pre‑ and post‑payment audits, accurately calculate overpayment and underpayment amounts, and prepare comprehensive documentation to support claim recovery efforts and issue resolution.
Cross‑Functional Partnership
Collaborate with key internal stakeholders, including Product, Engineering, Claims Operations, and others, to ensure new edits are accurately implemented, tested, and communicated.
Issue Resolution
Act as a point of escalation for complex payment disputes and claim inquiries, providing definitive analysis and support for the Payment Integrity team.
Process Excellence
Support continuous improvement efforts within the Payment Integrity workflow, focusing on streamlining processes, increasing automation, and enhancing overall claim accuracy.
To Be Successful In This Role, You’ll Need
2+ years of relevant experience in healthcare claims auditing, payment integrity, or complex claims processing/adjudication, ideally within a payer or TPA setting.
Medical coding certification is preferred (e.g., CPC, COC, or CIC from AAPC, or CCS from AHIMA), or the candidate is required to obtain it within the first year of employment if they possess comparable experience.
Experience working directly with external Payment Integrity or FWA vendors to develop, deploy, and manage claim editing capabilities or similar experience.
Demonstrated proficiency in leveraging data to solve business problems, with hands‑on experience in SQL or other database skills (e.g., Looker) for retrieving and analyzing data against large claims datasets.
Strong, practical knowledge of healthcare reimbursement methodologies (e.g., RBRVS, DRG, fee schedules) and the end‑to‑end claims lifecycle.
Experience handling cross‑functional projects at a small to mid‑sized organization.
Ability to handle multiple tasks/projects under tight deadlines.
Strong internal & external communication.
Working in a highly matrixed environment.
Nice To Have
Experience in a process improvement methodology (e.g., Lean Six Sigma, Six Sigma).
Familiarity with data visualization tools (e.g., Looker, Tableau, Power BI) and/or leveraging AI for process optimization/automation.
Bachelor’s degree in Healthcare Administration, Finance, Business, or a related quantitative field.
Project Management experience.
Experience working with medical healthcare insurance carriers.
Pay Transparency Statement This is a hybrid position based out of one of our offices: Plano, TX, or Lehi, UT. Hybrid employees are expected to be in the office three days per week (Plano, TX) or two days per week (Lehi, UT).
The actual pay rate offered within the range will depend on factors including geographic location, qualifications, experience, and internal equity. In addition to the hourly rate, you will be eligible for 10,000 stock options and benefits like health insurance, 401k, and paid time off. Learn more about our benefits at https://jobs.collectivehealth.com/benefits/.
Lehi, UT Pay Range: $27.20—$34 USD
Plano, TX Pay Range: $29.85—$37.40 USD
Why Join Us?
Mission‑driven culture that values innovation, collaboration, and a commitment to excellence in healthcare.
Impactful projects that shape the future of our organization.
Opportunities for professional development through internal mobility opportunities, mentorship programs, and courses tailored to your interests.
Flexible work arrangements and a supportive work‑life balance.
Equal Opportunity Employer We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. Collective Health is committed to providing support to candidates who require reasonable accommodation during the interview process. If you need assistance, please contact recruiting-accommodations@collectivehealth.com.
Privacy Notice For more information about why we need your data and how we use it, please see our privacy policy: https://collectivehealth.com/privacy-policy/.
Seniority Level Entry level
Employment Type Full‑time
Job Function Accounting/Auditing and Finance
Industries Hospitals and Health Care
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