Registered Nurse Appeals Clinician
Utilizing clinical expertise to resolve member and provider appeals, the full-time Registered Nurse Appeals Clinician will work remotely from Oregon, Washington, Idaho, or Utah, ensuring compliance with medical policies and conducting clinical appeal reviews.
Key responsibilities
- Applies nursing expertise to ensure appeal decisions comply with medical necessity guidelines and industry standards
- Conducts clinical appeal reviews in accordance with member benefits and provider contracts
- Consults with physician advisers for clinically appropriate determinations and educates non-clinical staff on clinical cases
Required qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in Nursing with 3 years of clinical experience or equivalent combination of education and experience
- Active RN license in Oregon, Washington, Idaho, or Utah
- Experience in health insurance, coding/claims review, or case management
- Competency in claim review and familiarity with medical procedures and healthcare practices
- Knowledge of CPT, ICD-9, HCPCS coding, and Milliman Care Guidelines (MCG)