Clinical Appeal & Claim Review Nurse

Note:
This is a remote position. Seeking applicants who reside with 50 miles of the Brooklyn office. Certified Medical Coder (CPC, CCS, or equivalent) credential preferred.

Founded in 1934, Medical Mutual is the oldest and one of the largest health insurance companies based in Ohio. We provide peace of mind to more than 1.2 million members through our high-quality health, life, disability, dental, vision and indemnity plans. We offer fully insured and self-funded group coverage, including stop loss, as well as Medicare Advantage, Medicare Supplement, and individual plans.

Working under general supervision, builds and applies knowledge to evaluate clinical information using evidence-based guidelines, company policies and individual patient considerations to ensure the provisions of safe, timely and appropriate healthcare services. Promotes effective use of resources and provides assistance to members in managing their health care across the continuum of care.

Responsibilities:

• Evaluates basic to moderately complex medical claims and/or appeal cases and associated records by applying clinical, regulatory, and policy and procedures knowledge and experience to assess the appropriateness of service provided, length of stay and level of care.
• Extrapolates and summarizes medical information for physician review or other external review.
• Generates appropriate written status of review to providers, members, and regulatory entities advising of status.
• Acts as a resource to the provider community, explaining processes for accessing health plan to perform clinical review, identifying appropriate community resources, or otherwise interacting with health plan programs and services.
• Collaborates with providers, members and various internal departments to ensure that members are getting appropriate care at the most appropriate time.
• Keeps up to date on utilization management regulations, policies and practices, including applicable coding.
• Collaborates with more senior level staff on escalated claims and appeals records.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Education and Experience:

• Graduate of a registered nursing program approved by the Ohio State Nursing Board. Bachelor's degree preferred.
• 1 to 3 years of experience as a Registered Nurse in acute care, critical care, emergency medical or medical surgical or a combination of clinical and utilization/case management experience in the health insurance industry.
• Experience in clinical documentation improvement, medical coding or medical documentation investigation preferred.

Professional Certification(s):

• Registered Nurse with current State of Ohio unrestricted license.

Technical Skills and Knowledge:

• Clinical knowledge and understanding of health care delivery processes.
• Knowledge of medical terminology and managed care processes.
• Knowledge of clinical claim management including ICD 10, CPT, HCPC, and revenue codes.
• Knowledge of health care regulations.
• Computer navigation and keyboarding proficiency;
  Intermediate Microsoft Office skills.

Medical Mutual is looking to grow our team! We truly value and respect the talents and abilities of all of our employees. That's why we offer an exceptional package that includes:

A Great Place to Work:

• We will provide the equipment you need for this role, including a laptop, monitors, keyboard, mouse and headset.
• Employees have access to on-site fitness centers at many locations, or a gym membership reimbursement when there is no Medical Mutual facility available. Enjoy the use of weights, cardio machines, locker rooms, classes and more.
• On-site cafeteria, serving hot breakfast and lunch, at the Brooklyn, OH headquarters.
• Discounts at many places in and around town, just for being a Medical Mutual team member.
• The opportunity…