Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield has awarded CGI Group Inc, a leading provider of information technology (IT) and business process services, a five-year renewal of its existing contract for claims validation.

Under the contract, CGI will provide claims audit services to identify provider overpayments and coding errors on claims submitted from providers. The work will be performed by consultants, claims investigators, clinicians, and coding specialists using the company’s proprietary Customized Audit System (CAS) software—an enterprise-wide solution designed to support the prediction, identification, management, and analysis of claims.

“CGI is proud to continue our successful 10-year partnership with Highmark,” said Robert Rolf, Vice-President, CGI. “With the increased emphasis by the Administration on improper payments, we are pleased to have both the in-house clinical and claims expertise as well as the technology solutions needed to support our clients as they seek to reduce the impact of improper payments on medical costs.”