Description:
Performs medical reviews using clinical/medical information provided by physicians/providers and established criteria/protocol sets or clinical guidelines. Documents decisions using indicated protocol sets or clinical guidelines. Provides support and review of medical claims and utilization practices.
What You'll Do
- Perform medical claim reviews for one or more of the following: claims for medically complex services, services that require preauthorization/predetermination, requests for appeal or reconsideration, referrals for potential fraud and/or abuse, correct coding for claims/operations. Make reasonable charge payment determinations based on clinical/medical information and established criteria/protocol sets or clinical guidelines. Determine medical necessity and appropriateness and/or reasonableness and necessity for coverage and reimbursement. Monitors process’s timeliness in accordance with contractor standards. Document medical rationale to justify payment or denial of services and/or supplies.
- Educate internal/external staff regarding medical reviews, medical terminology, coverage determinations, coding procedures, etc. in accordance with contractor guidelines.
- Participate in quality control activities in support of the corporate and team-based objectives. Provide guidance, direction, and input as needed to LPN team members. Provides education to non-medical staff through discussions, team meetings, classroom participation, and feedback. Assists with special projects and specialty duties/responsibilities as assigned by management.
To Qualify For This Position, You'll Need The Following
- Required Education: Associate's in a job related field
- Degree Equivalency: Graduate of Accredited School of Nursing.
- Required Licenses and Certificates: Active, unrestricted RN licensure from the United States and in the state of hire, OR, active compact multistate unrestricted RN license as defined by the Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC), OR, current active, unrestricted licensure/certification from the United States and in the state of hire in specialty area as required by hiring division/area.
- Required Work Experience: 2 years clinical plus 1 year utilization/medical review, quality assurance, or home health, OR 3 years clinical. FOR PALMETTO GBA (CO. 033) ONLY: 2 years clinical experience plus 2 years utilization/medical review, quality assurance, or home health experience.
- Required Skills and Abilities: Working knowledge of word processing software. Ability to work independently, prioritize effectively, and make sound decisions. Good judgment skills. Demonstrated customer service and organizational skills. Demonstrated oral and written communication skills. Analytical or critical thinking skills. Ability to handle confidential or sensitive information with discretion.
- Required Software and Other Tools: Microsoft Office.