Research Coverage Analyst

Job Title
Research Coverage Analyst


Requisition Number
RE49969


Working Title
Clinical Trials Coverage Analyst


Department Name
40133:Clinical Research Support Office


Work Location
Lexington, KY


Grade Level
45


Salary Range
$47,278-78,000/year


Type of Position
Staff


Position Time Status
Full-Time


Required Education


BA




Click here for more information about equivalencies:
https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies


Required Related Experience


2 yrs




Required License/Registration/Certification

None



Physical Requirements

Ability to sit for long periods of time utilizing mouse, keyboard, computer and telephone. Ability to lift, push, or pull objects up to 50 lbs.



Shift

Monday – Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm with occasional early or late meetings required.
Fully Remote.



Job Summary

This is a fully remote position.

The University of Kentucky Clinical Research Support Office (CRSO) provides support to investigators and study teams conducting clinical research including clinical trials. Services provided by the CRSO include maintaining a clinical trial management system (CTMS), conducting coverage analysis, developing study budgets, negotiating payment terms with sponsors, and regulatory services.



The CRSO is seeking qualified candidates for a Research Coverage Analyst position. This position performs detailed reviews of complex study protocols, budgets, informed consent forms, contracts, FDA documents, and other relevant study documents to determine qualifying status according to Medicare Clinical Trial Policy, and conducts a comprehensive coverage analysis for all applicable study protocols across the enterprise. It determines what items of service are billable after reviewing Medicare Benefits Policy, relevant National Coverage Decisions (NCDs), Local Coverage Decisions (LCDs), Code of Federal Regulations, state law, professional practice guidelines, and, when necessary, consulting with the Medicare Administrative Contractor (MAC) for the region. This role is responsible for developing and delivering professional coverage analysis and financial calendars where the coverage analysis is not applicable, according to national patient care services billing standards. The position will provide guidance to study teams about proper coding and billing for procedures in the Epic system within th econtexzt of clinical research and based on the state and national standards. The role is responsible for following the UK established policies for patient care services including documentation in the medical record and documenting coverage analysis justifications.



Under the direct supervision of the Director of Clinical Research Administration and Billing Integrity, the Research Coverage Analyst helps develop and refine processes to integrate the coverage analysis workflow with UKHC and UK related processes and teams. The role performs its work collaboratively with investigators, study teams, clinical research coordinators, and other research staff while serving as a resource on coverage analysis as an integral component to maintaining proper billing integrity and compliant standards. This role will also cross-train on clinical trial budget development and charge review process.

The University of Kentucky uses equivalencies in determining if a potential applicant meets the minimum education and experience. Related experience can be substituted for education. Click here for more information about equivalencies: http://www.uky.edu/hr/employment/working-uk/equivalencies


UK Benefits
The University of Kentucky is proud to offer a benefits package that helps us recruit and retain the very best faculty and staff. In addition to your take-home pay, your benefits package is a major component of your total compensation at UK. These benefits include our 200 percent match on eligible retirement contributions; competitive health, dental, and vision coverage; tuition benefits for classes at UK, and much more. To learn more about these benefits, please visit: https://hr.uky.edu/employment/our-benefits.



Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

Insurance coverage, medical terminology and clinical knowledge, strong competency in Microsoft Office products (especially Word, Excel, PowerPoint).



Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
No


Preferred Education/Experience

It is preferred that the candidate have work experience in clinical research that included clinical trial coverage analysis, clinical trial/research budgeting, financial management, and/or medical billing/coding. Candidates with coding knowledge in specific disease areas including oncology, cardiology, neurology etc. are encouraged.



Deadline to Apply
04/28/2025


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