Job Description
Summary Researches the substance of complex appeal or retrospective review requests including pre-pay and post-payment review appeal requests. Provides thorough clinical review or benefit analysis to determine if the requested services meet medical necessity guidelines. Documents decisions within mandated timeframes and in compliance with applicable regulations or standards. Description Logistics: CGS –one of BlueCross BlueShield's South Carolina subsidiary companies. Location This position is full time (40 hours/week) Monday-Friday from 8:00am – 5:00pm and will be fully remote. What You’ll Do: Documents the basis of the appeal or retrospective review in an accurate and timely manner and in accordance with applicable regulations or standards. Performs thorough research of the substance of service appeals by both member and provider based on clinical documentation, contractual requirements, governing agencies, policies and procedures, while adhering to confidentiality regulations regarding protected health information. Performs appeal and retrospective reviews demonstrating ability to define and determine precedence of pertinent issues in application of policies and procedures to clinical information and or application to benefit or policy provisions. Performs special projects including reviews of clinical information to identify quality of care issues. To Qualify for This Position, You'll Need the Following: Required Education: Associate's in a job-related field Degree Equivalency: Graduate of Accredited School of Nursing Required Work Experience: 2 years clinical experience plus 1 year utilization/medical review, quality assurance, or home health, OR, 3 years clinical. FOR PALMETTO GBA (CO. 033) ONLY: 2 years clinical experience plus 2 years utilization/medical review, quality assurance, or home health experience or a combination of experience in clinical, utilization/medical review, quality assurance or home health experience totaling four years. Required Skills a
