**Become a part of our caring community and help us put health first** The Payment Integrity Professional 2 contributes to overall cost reduction by utilizing code editing guidelines and data anomalies to ensure correct claim payment. The Payment Integrity Professional 2 work assignments require in depth research, cross departmental collaboration and independent determination of the appropriate courses of action. **Ready for a career move?** The Payment Integrity Professional 2 contributes to overall cost reduction by utilizing coding knowledge to identify/validate new code edit opportunities in a timely fashion to ensure claims process correctly the first time. Expert level of coding knowledge specific to Medicare and Medicaid guidelines is a must. Understands department, segment, and organizational strategy and operating objectives, including their linkages to related areas. Makes decisions regarding own work methods, occasionally in ambiguous situations, and requires minimal direction and receives guidance where needed. Fosters relationships between Code Edit Management, internal stakeholders and multiple external code editing vendors. Drives process improvements and ensures successful run of business. Follows established guidelines/procedures. This position is a Remote, Work At Home role. **Use your skills to make an impact** **WORK STYLE:** 100% remote/work at home. **WORK HOURS:** Typical business hours are Monday-Friday, 8 hours/day, 5 days/week. Associates are expected to start each day between 6AM-9AM in their own time zone. **What you need for success! Required Qualifications** + Certified Professional Coder with either AHIMA or AAPC certification + Minimum of 2 years of experience utilizing coding guidelines, submitting, reading and/or interpreting claims + Distinguished knowledge of American Medical Association Current Procedural Terminology (CPT®), Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System (HCPCS) and International Classification of Diseases (ICD) code sets. + Exceptional understanding of Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) guidelines, state Medicaid guidelines, correct-coding initiatives, national benchmarks and industry standards. + Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Programs Word, PowerPoint, and Excel + Proficient in managing diverse priorities, adept at swiftly transitioning between tasks based on urgency and demand + Analytical thinking + Strong attention to detail + Can work independently and determine appropriate courses of action + Ability to operate in a fast paced, agile, metric driven operational setting + Capacity to maintain confidentiality + Excellent communication skills both written and verbal + Comfortable presenting to a large audience + Must be passionate about contributing to an organization focused on continuously improving consumer experiences **What you need to STAND OUT in the crowd! Preferred Qualifications** + Experience using code editing vendor tools + Experience leading projects and/or processes + Ability to maintain a positive mindset + Knowledge of Microsoft Office Programs Access and Humana systems + Experience in a fast paced, metric driven operational setting + Familiarity with Humana Code Editing Processes **Additional Information** **Scheduled Weekly Hours** 40 **Pay Range** The compensation range below reflects a good faith estimate of starting base pay for full time (40 hours per week) employment at the time of posting. The pay range may be higher or lower based on geographic location and individual pay will vary based on demonstrated job related skills, knowledge, experience, education, certifications, etc. $59,300 - $80,900 per year This job is eligible for a bonus incentive plan. This incentive opportunity is based upon company and/or individual performance. **Description of Benefits** Humana, Inc. and its affiliated subsidiaries (collectively, “Humana”) offers competitive benefits that support whole-person well-being. Associate benefits are designed to encourage personal wellness and smart healthcare decisions for you and your family while also knowing your life extends outside of work. Among our benefits, Humana provides medical, dental and vision benefits, 401(k) retirement savings plan, time off (including paid time off, company and personal holidays, volunteer time off, paid parental and caregiver leave), short-term and long-term disability, life insurance and many other opportunities. Application Deadline: 03-13-2025 **About us** Humana Inc. (NYSE: HUM) is committed to putting health first – for our teammates, our customers and our company. Through our Humana insurance services and CenterWell healthcare services, we make it easier for the millions of people we serve to achieve their best health – delivering the care and service they need, when they need it. These efforts are leading to a better quality of life for people with Medicare, Medicaid, families, individuals, military service personnel, and communities at large. **Equal Opportunity Employer** It is the policy of Humana not to discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability or veteran status. It is also the policy of Humana to take affirmative action to employ and to advance in employment, all persons regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status, and to base all employment decisions only on valid job requirements. This policy shall apply to all employment actions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, upgrading, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, recall, termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation and selection for training, including apprenticeship, at all levels of employment. Humana complies with all applicable federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or religion. We also provide free language interpreter services. See our https://www.humana.com/legal/accessibility-resources?source=Humana_Website.