Job Description

Duties: The Clinical Appeals Reviewer reports to the Supervisor, Appeals and Grievances and is responsible for processing appeals and grievances ensuring all milestones are within compliance. •Outreaches to the appellant or their representative and is responsible for obtaining and reviewing medical records and packaging all pertinent information into a case for a determination. •Directly interacts with providers to obtain additional clinical information as well as with members or their advocates to understand the full intent of the appeal or grievance. •Throughout the performance of their duties, the Clinical Appeals Reviewer provides clinical expertise and may make determination of medical necessity for case classifications when necessary and provides a front-line regulatory/compliance function in their evaluation of appeals and grievances. •Completes a thorough investigation on all cases and providing a detailed Case Summary for the Medical Directors review. •Receives an appeal or grievance case, prior to assigning to a Medical Director for a Medical Determination. •Responsible for reviewing the final determination and creating the decision letter which must contain required information as dictated by regulatory entities and must be mailed on or before compliance timeframes. •Utilizes Interqual criteria and understand how to apply it to Appeals and Grievances reviews. •Stays current with department and CMS policies and procedures.•Maintains familiarity and compliance with federal, state and local regulations as well as other regulatory requirements (e.g. CMS standards) relative to appeal and grievance operations.

Skills: 3 or more years' experience in a related clinical setting

Education: Registered Nurse graduated from an accredited program. Current unrestricted Registered Nurse license.

Schedule Notes: Monday-Friday 8:30am-5pm EST
Required Skills: CMS,OPERATIONS,REGISTERED NURSE,MEDICAL RECORDS,PACKAGING,
Additional Skills: CONTENT MANAGEMENT SYSTEM,

Hours Per Day: 8.00
Hours Per Week: 40.00
Languages: English( Speak, Read, Write )
Department: AMHSS_1000_431 : Clinical Appeals Medicare
Job Category: NonClinical - Admin/Claims/CSR/Tech Della Infotech, Inc.

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Local area, Monday to Friday,

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