Performs audits of medical records to identify and/or defend charges, including: Defense Audits, Patient Inquiry Audits, Disallowed Charges, Biller Requested Audits
Completes analysis of records against established criteria to determine if patient condition and/or care meets that criteria
Determine, request, and obtain appropriate supporting documentation from hospital, physicians, current medical literature and patient
Compose appeal letters addressing and appealing both contract issues and medically related issues
Organizes and prioritizes multiple cases concurrently to ensure departmental workflow and case resolution
Enter audit findings and/or data into Client’s computer based system
Function in a professional, efficient and positive manner
Requirements
RN/Case Management /Utilization Review/Coding or clinical certification with a BS/BA preferred otherwise equivalent years of technical experience
3 to 5 years of clinical experience or 3 to 5 years of clinical auditing experience in either case management, Medicare appeals, utilization review or denials management
Knowledge of Milliman (MCG) or InterQual criteria preferred
Experience in medical records review, claims processing or utilization/case management in a clinical practice or managed care organization
Fundamental knowledge of Medicare/Medicaid Guidelines
Proficiency in navigating the internet and multi-tasking with multiple electronic documentation systems simultaneously (toggling)
Skilled with Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel and EMR
Benefits
Health insurance
Retirement plans
Paid time off
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