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Additional Skill Set(s) Required: 1. Coordinates all procedural and other elements related to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Recovery Audit Contractor program, commercial payor audits, patient ...

Medical Records Coordinator

Saint Augustine, FL · Remote

$15.50 - $20/hr

... VA Recovery Audit Contractor (RAC) Program. This position serves as a liaison between healthcare providers, internal staff, and program stakeholders to ensure timely and accurate collection of ...

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How much do medicare recovery audit contractor jobs pay per year?

As of Jun 16, 2026, the average yearly pay for medicare recovery audit contractor in the United States is $72,633.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $47,000.00 and $98,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are some common challenges Medicare Recovery Audit Contractors face on the job?

Medicare Recovery Audit Contractors often encounter challenges related to navigating complex and frequently changing Medicare regulations, as well as accurately interpreting medical records and billing data. They must be vigilant in identifying both overpayments and underpayments while balancing thoroughness with efficiency under strict deadlines. Additionally, contractors frequently interact with healthcare providers who may contest audit findings, requiring strong communication and conflict resolution skills. These challenges make the role dynamic and intellectually engaging, and those who excel tend to have a keen eye for detail and a passion for ensuring compliance.

What is a Medicare Recovery Audit Contractor job?

A Medicare Recovery Audit Contractor (RAC) job involves reviewing Medicare claims to identify and correct improper payments made to healthcare providers. RACs detect overpayments and underpayments by analyzing medical records and billing data to ensure compliance with Medicare guidelines. These professionals work to recover overpaid funds and educate providers on proper billing practices. The goal of the RAC program is to reduce waste, fraud, and abuse within the Medicare system while ensuring accurate reimbursements.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Medicare Recovery Audit Contractor position, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Medicare Recovery Audit Contractor, you need a deep understanding of Medicare regulations, medical billing, coding, and compliance, often supported by experience in healthcare auditing or a related degree. Familiarity with auditing software, electronic health record systems, and certifications like CPC (Certified Professional Coder) or CCS (Certified Coding Specialist) are commonly required. Excellent analytical thinking, attention to detail, and clear communication skills are standout soft skills for this position. These abilities are important to accurately identify improper payments, ensure regulatory compliance, and facilitate effective interactions with healthcare providers and regulatory agencies.

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Claims Analyst Specialist (72253)

Claims Analyst Specialist (72253)

ONSLOW MEMORIAL HOSPITAL

Jacksonville, NC • On-site

Full-time

Posted 6 days ago


Onslow Memorial Hospital rating

5.0

Company rating: 5.0 out of 10

Based on 12 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

929th of 999 rated hospitals


Job description

Claims Analyst Specialist is knowledgeable of all payers.  Responsible for the tracking, review and follow-up of all outstanding patient accounts.  This includes but is not limited to timely review of Patient Accounting Desktop, Clearinghouse billing list and Intermediary on line error list.  Contact insurance companies and patients, filing primary, secondary and tertiary insurance, re-bills, and review payment remittance.  Review line item denials and claim rejections for possible appeal and/or research for resubmission.  Be proficient in the use of multiple payer software systems.  The knowledge of billing codes including CPT, ICD10, HCPCS, Modifiers, CCI Edits, MUE Edits and claim formats.  The ultimate result of these efforts should facilitate complete and prompt payments from third party payers to ensure maximum cash flow.  Additional responsibilities include posting payments and denials to claims filed directly to a patient’s account via electronic posting and manual batch posting.  Also required to process requested adjustments, complete daily reconciliation of bank deposits and payment posting. The Claims Analyst Specialist is responsible for entering daily posting numbers to accounting shared spreadsheet, processing refunds from credit balance report and completing insurance requests to include follow up. Interact with insurance carriers in all aspects of claim resolution. Monitor and follow up Medicare and Medicaid accounts identified by recovery audit contractors (RAC). May be required to work overtime if needed.

Education/Certification: N/A            

Experience:

Three years hospital billing in several financial classes preferred.
Two years recent hospital cash posting.
General accounting practices required


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Onslow Memorial Hospital (OMH), originally founded in 1944, stands as a 162-bed acute care, community hospital located in coastal North Carolina, serving the city of Jacksonville and greater Onslow County. Onslow Memorial Hospital is nationally accredited by The Joint Commission (TJC). The hospital offers a vast array of healthcare services with state-of-the-art diagnostic services, including a Women's Imaging Center, Cardiac Cath Lab, Neurodiagnostic Lab, MRI and CT Scan, to list just a few. Onslow Memorial Hospital also has a modern Labor and Delivery suite with state-of-the-art monitoring system, Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, Newborn Nursery, Intensive Care Unit/Coronary Care Unit, Medical and Surgical Services, and Rehabilitation Services (including Physical, Occupational, and Speech Therapy). A responsive Emergency Department and Minor Emergency Care Unit treats more than 50,000 patients annually. In recent years, a robust array of online services and portals have been developed to provide all of our stakeholders, from patients to students to medical partners, access to timely information and insights.

Industry

Health care and social assistance

Company size

501 - 1,000 Employees

Headquarters location

Jacksonville, NC, US

Year founded

1944

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