Cost Report Analyst - Medicare

Summary

Allina Health is a not-for-profit health system that cares for individuals, families and communities throughout Minnesota and western Wisconsin. The Cost Report Analyst - Medicare works independently on Medicare, Medicaid, TriCare, Minnesota Department of Health Hospital Annual Report, and Medical Education Research Costs responsibilities, while coordinating audits, cost reports, appeals, and peer-review processes.

Responsibilities

• Works independently on all Medicare, Medicaid and TriCare Cost Reports and Minnesota Department of Health Hospital Annual Report (HAR) and Medical Education Research Costs (MERC) responsibilities
• Leads annual Cost Report peer-review process
• Prepares annual data requests
• Coordinates and facilitates the Medicare Administrative Contractor (MAC) audits and desk reviews
• Responds to MAC data requests
• Acts as a liaison between the MAC and the system
• Coordinates and facilitates Medicaid Cost Reports and Disproportionate Share audits as well as annual MERC applications
• Organizes all provider appeals including correspondence, documentation, tracking, regulatory filings and administrative resolution of open issues
• Leads annual cost report peer review process
• Attends designated reimbursement, provider and department staff and leadership meetings
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, business administration or related field
• 2+ years applicable Medicare Reimbursement experience with a Medicare Administrative Contractor, Public Accounting Health Care Provider or consulting background
• 2+ years experience with Microsoft Office and other financial systems software

Qualifications

Must Haves

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, business administration or related field
• 2+ years applicable Medicare Reimbursement experience with a Medicare Administrative Contractor, Public Accounting Health Care Provider or consulting background
• 2+ years experience with Microsoft Office and other financial systems software

Benefits

• Remote position; must reside within commuting distance of Allina Commons, Minneapolis MN
• Well-being dollars
• Dedicated well-being navigators
• Programs, activities, articles, videos, personal coaching and tools to support your well-being
• Medical/Dental
• PTO/Time Away
• Retirement Savings Plans
• Life Insurance
• Short-term/Long-term Disability
• Voluntary Benefits (vision, legal, critical illness)
• Tuition Reimbursement or Continuing Medical Education as applicable
• Student Loan Support Benefits to navigate the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
• Allina Health is a 501(c)(3) eligible employer