Clinical Fraud Investigator II – Registered Nurse and CPC – Carelon Integrity SIU

Clinical Fraud Investigator II – Registered Nurse and CPC – Calrelon Payment Integrity SIU

Location: This role enables associates to work virtually full-time, with the exception of required in-person training sessions, providing maximum flexibility and autonomy. This approach promotes productivity, supports work-life integration, and ensures essential face-to-face onboarding and skill development. Alternate locations may be considered if candidates reside within a commuting distance from an office.

Please note that per our policy on hybrid/virtual work, candidates not within a reasonable commuting distance from the posting location(s) will not be considered for employment, unless an accommodation is granted as required by law.

Carelon Payment Integrity is a proud member of the Elevance Health family of companies;
Carelon Insights, formerly Payment Integrity, is determined to recover, eliminate and prevent unnecessary medical‑expense spending.

The Clinical Fraud Investigator II is responsible for identifying issues and/or entities that may pose potential risks associated with fraud and abuse.

• Performs comprehensive analysis and clinical evaluation of the collected data.
• Performs in-depth investigations on identified providers as warranted.
• Examines claims for compliance with relevant billing and processing guidelines and to identify opportunities for fraud and abuse prevention and control.
• Review and conducts analysis of claims and medical records prior to payment. Researches new healthcare‑related questions as necessary to aid in investigations.
• Collaborates with the Special Investigation Unit and other internal areas on matters of mutual concern.
• Recommends possible interventions for loss control and risk avoidance based on the outcome of the investigation.

• Requires an Associate Degree in Nursing and/or current certification as a Certified Professional Coder (AAPC or AHIMA) and minimum of 4 years related experience, including minimum of 1 year experience in a Clinical Fraud and Abuse Investigation area; or any combination of education and experience, which would provide an equivalent background.

• Fraud and Abuse experienced Nurse with a CPC are highly desired.

For candidates working in person or virtually in the below location(s), the salary
* range for this specific position is $65,968 to $124,992.

Locations:
California, Colorado, District of Columbia (Washington, DC), Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, Washington State

• The salary range is the range Elevance Health in good faith believes is the range of possible compensation for this role at the time of this posting. This range may be modified in the future and actual compensation may vary from posting based on geographic location, work experience, education and/or skill level. Even within the range, the actual compensation will vary depending on the above factors as well as market/business considerations.
  
  No amount is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable under the terms and conditions of the applicable policies and plans.

Elevance Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, citizenship status, color, creed, disability, ethnicity, genetic information, gender (including gender identity and gender expression), marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status or any other status or condition protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

Applicants who require accommodation to participate in the job application process may contact elevancehealthj for assistance.

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state, and local laws, including, but not limited to, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act.