The posting
Experience these exceptional benefits when you join Med-Metrix!
8-Hour Shifts, Fixed Weekends Off Day 1 HMO with 2 of your dependents covered for FREE Group Life Insurance Medical Cash Allowance Rice Allowance Clothing Allowance Holiday Gift Bereavement Assistance Free Lunch Daily Paid Time Off Training and Staff Development Employee Engagement Activities Opportunities for Internal Mobility
The Appeals Writer supports the Company by reviewing insurance claims denied for payment on behalf of our client hospitals. Working closely with nurses and other team members, the Appeal Writer creates appeal letters in support of claim payment. Duties and Responsibilities
Review and analyze appeals and grievances to determine appropriate resolutions
Ensure compliance with CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) regulations and guidelines, and client specific rules
Conduct thorough investigations, including gathering and reviewing medical records, provider documentation, and member information
Prepare detailed case summaries and decision letters
Communicate effectively with members, providers, and regulatory agencies to resolve issues
Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of all appeals and grievances
Identify trends and provide recommendations for process improvements
Collaborate with internal departments to ensure timely and accurate resolution of cases
Ability to work in a fast paced and production environment
Review denied insurance claims
Review patients’ medical files
Develop strategies to reverse claim denials
Create written appeals
Manage and organize appeal workflow based on internal, client-based, and insurance-driven deadlines
Use, protect and disclose patients’ protected health information (PHI) only in accordance with Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) standards
Qualifications
Must be a Registered Nurse. US RN, not required
Must have at least 1 year of strong clinical experience in direct patient care within acute setting such as ICU, ER, Med-Surg, or general acute care units
Must have effective English communication skills in both written and verbal
Must possess a high level of reading comprehension and ability to analyze medical information and terminology
Working Conditions
Work Set-up: Onsite Work Schedule: US hours, night shift; must be flexible to accommodate business needs. Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to move around the work area; Sit; perform manual tasks; operate tools and other office equipment such as computer, computer peripherals and telephones; extend arms; kneel; talk and hear. Mental Demands: The employee must be able to follow directions, collaborate with others, and handle stress. Work Environment: The noise level in the work environment is usually minimal.
Med-Metrix will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, veteran status, other non-merit based factors, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.
