Medical Claims Reviewer – Home Health
Simsy Ventures
full-time
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Location Type: Remote
Location: United States
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Salary
💰 $65,000 per year
About the role
- Performs 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, and correct coding for claims/operations.
- Makes reasonable charge payment determinations based on clinical/medical information and established criteria/protocol sets or clinical guidelines.
- Determines medical necessity and appropriateness and/or reasonableness and necessity for coverage and reimbursement.
- Documents medical rationale to justify payment or denial of services and/or supplies.
- Educates internal/external staff regarding medical reviews, medical terminology, coverage determinations, coding procedures, etc. in accordance with contractor guidelines.
- Participates in quality control activities in support of the corporate and team-based objectives.
- Provides 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.
Requirements
- Associate's in a job related field
- 2 years clinical experience plus 2 years utilization/medical review, quality assurance, or home health experience.
- Working knowledge of managed care and various forms of health care delivery systems; strong clinical experience to include home health, rehabilitation, and/or broad medical surgical experience.
- Knowledge of specific criteria/protocol sets and the use of the same.
- 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.
- Ability to persuade, negotiate, or influence others.
- Analytical or critical thinking skills.
- Ability to handle confidential or sensitive information with discretion.
- 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.
Benefits
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
- Work from home
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
medical claim reviewspreauthorizationmedical necessity determinationcoding proceduresquality assuranceutilization reviewclinical guidelinesanalytical skillscritical thinkingdocumentation
Soft Skills
customer serviceorganizational skillsoral communicationwritten communicationpersuasionnegotiationindependent workprioritizationjudgmentdiscretion
Certifications
RN licensurecompact multistate RN license