Nurse Specialist II, Clinical Denials

Are you seeking an exciting opportunity to join a passionate, growing, and dynamic team of professionals who support patients?
The Appeals Nurse works with attorneys and claims representatives by reviewing and appealing claims when appropriate to overturn clinical denials from Medicare, Medicaid, and other third-party payers.
What?s Attractive to the Right Candidate...

Knowtion Health is a growing firm in a growing industry. Our status as a leader in this industry means that we have the resources to invest in the business and to innovate.
Our business is intensely competitive and is constantly evolving. We quickly identify new challenges and develop solutions, so you won?t simply be doing what was done last year. Our new employees are frequently pleased and surprised by how quickly we make decisions and adapt to market conditions.
Knowtion Health culture is inviting and competitive, embracing challenge and celebrating accomplishment; dedicated colleagues striving to provide quality results that have lasting impact.

The Opportunity:

Review medical record documentation to verify medical necessity issues as related to length of stay, level of care, readmissions, experimental/investigational, etc.
Create detailed clinical analyses and appeal letters for denials from payer to support payment of patient claims
Managing Inventory and Following up on accounts as appropriate
Review InterQual/Milliman and/or payer medical policies related to denied procedures or services and include criteria in analysis/appeal letter as appropriate
Provide feedback to supervisor regarding issues identified for ongoing training to peers and non-clinical staff members
Identify root cause and trending to share with clients and staff

What you bring:

Licensed RN.
At least 2 years? experience in an acute care hospital required.
Three to five years of experience in utilization review, case management, quality assurance, discharge planning or other cost management programs preferred.
Experience using InterQual and Milliman healthcare criteria preferred.
Experience reviewing CMS LCD/NCD criteria preferred.
Proficient typing and computer skills essential.

The above statements are intended to provide the general nature and level of work being performed by most people assigned to the position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and requirements.
This position is remote and requires a dedicated, distraction-free work space at home. We offer a competitive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short term disability, long term disability, bonus opportunities, paid holidays, 401k, and a generous PTO policy.
Knowtion Health gives priority to applicants located in the following states: AR, FL, GA, KY, NC, OH, OK, SC, TN, TX, VA, AL, AZ, IL, IN, KS, MD, MA, MN, PA, WV

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