Clinical Appeals Nurse (PRN)

Responsible for reviewing medical records and preparing clinical appeals in response to medical necessity denials and diagnosis-related groups (DRG) reassignments

Responsibilities

• Prepare and submit clinical appeals in response to denials from managed care organizations, governmental entities, and Recovery Audit Contractors (RACs) for hospital clients 
• Review medical records and utilize industry guidelines, Medicare policies, and best practice standards to support appeal arguments  
• Participate in Administrative Law Judge (ALJ) Hearings, presenting oral arguments to support the reversal of Medicare denials 
• Analyze denial patterns and contribute insights to help reduce future denials  
• Collaborate with the appeals team and hospital clients to provide updates on appeal statuses and outcomes 
• Maintain current knowledge of healthcare regulations, coding guidelines, and payer policies relevant to the appeals process 

Qualifications
Required

• Bachelor's of Science in Nursing (BSN) or equivalent degree 
• Current and unrestricted RN license 
• At least 5 years of clinical experience in acute care settings  
• At least 3 years of experience in case management, utilization review, or clinical appeals  
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills  
• Proficiency with MS Office suite, particularly Word and Excel  
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail  

Preferred

• Experience with payer-side case management or medical director-level review  

Expectations

• Comfortable with remote work arrangements and virtual collaboration tools  
• May require occasional travel for conferences, client meetings, or in-person hearings  
• Physical demands include extended periods of sitting, computer use, and telephone communication 

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