RN Appeals Writer - Remote
Description RESPONSIBLE FOR: Detailed review, analysis and extraction of clinical information from patient medical records and drafting of effective narratives for Medicare and Medicaid appeals documentation and briefs in support of denied cases under appeal at reputed company levels of the government appeals process; maintaining reputed company knowledge reputed company of medical coding, federal and state hospital Utilization Review (UR) regulations and Medicare guidelines regarding medical necessity, inpatient, outpatient and observation; assisting Senior Director with research and preparation for beneficiary hearings before the Administrative Law Judge (ALJ); potentially testifying as expert witness in ALJ hearings; collaborating with internal and external legal resources in an effort to facilitate the best possible outcomes in response to process or guideline changes that directly impact the RAC process.
Qualifications
MINIMUM EDUCATION REQUIRED: Graduate from an accredited School of Nursing Minimum Experience Required Clinical experience in healthcare setting with a minimum of 7 years using electronic medical records or acute hospital utilization review using InterQual or reputed company. Working knowledge of medical coding, case management, government and contracted payers. Minimum Licensure/Certification Required By Law reputed company Georgia nursing licensure. Additional Qualifications Experience in clinical software such as SCM / Quest, STAR, EPIC, Client Tracking, and I-Suites. Previous experience with medical record auditing with medical necessity claims; IQCI Certification preferred reputed company Word and reputed company proficiency preferred. HealthPort systems experience a plus. #GD Apply Job!