Performs clinical reviews needed to resolve and process appeals by reviewing medical records and clinical data to determine medical necessity for services in accordance with policies, guidelines, and National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA) standards.
Education/Experience
Requires Graduate from an Accredited School of Nursing or Bachelors degree in Nursing and 2 4 years of related experience.
Requires Knowledge of NCQA, Medicare and Medicaid regulations preferred.
Knowledge of utilization management processes preferred.
License/Certification
LPN - Licensed Practical Nurse - State Licensure required or
LVN - Licensed Vocational Nurse required or
RN - Registered Nurse - State Licensure and/or Compact State Licensure required.
Job Description: Prepares case reviews for Medical Directors by researching the appeal, reviewing applicable criteria, and analyzing the basis for the appeal
Ensures timely review, processing, and response to appeal in accordance with State, Federal and NCQA standards
Communicates with members, providers, facilities, and other departments regarding appeals requests
Generates appropriate appeals resolution communication and reporting for the member and provider in accordance with company policies, State, Federal and NCQA standards
Works with leadership to increase the consistency, efficiency, and appropriateness of responses of all appeals requests
Partners with interdepartmental teams to improve clinical appeals processes and procedures to prevent recurrences based on industry best practices
Performs other duties as assigned Walk me through the day to day responsibilities of this the role and a description of the project
Performs clinical reviews needed to resolve and process appeals by reviewing medical records and clinical data to determine medical necessity for services in accordance with policies, guidelines, and National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA) standards.
Knowledge of NCQA, Medicare and Medicaid
Utilization management processes preferred.
License/Certification:
LPN - Licensed Practical Nurse - State Licensure required or LVN - Licensed Vocational Nurse required or
RN - Registered Nurse - State Licensure and/or Compact State Licensure required
Prepares case reviews for Medical Directors by researching the appeal, reviewing applicable criteria, and analyzing the basis for the appeal
Ensures timely review, processing, and response to appeal in accordance with State, Federal and NCQA standards
Communicates with members, providers, facilities, and other departments regarding appeals requests
Generates appropriate appeals resolution communication and reporting for the member and provider in accordance with company policies, State, Federal and NCQA standards
Works with leadership to increase the consistency, efficiency, and appropriateness of responses of all appeals requests
Partners with interdepartmental teams to improve clinical appeals processes and procedures to prevent recurrences based on industry best practices
Complies with all policies and standards
Required Skills/Experience: Preferred Skills/ Experience: 1. Knowledge of NCQA, 1. Medicare and Medicaid highly preferred 2. Previous Appeals experience 2. 3. Exp with clinical reviews 3. Education Requirement: Requires Graduate from an Accredited School of Nursing or Bachelors degree in Nursing and 2 4 years of related experience.