Clinical Coding Appeals Nurse

R1 RCM; Tennessee; Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 117,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus plan

Remote-friendly environment

Job summary

R1 RCM is seeking a Clinical Coding Appeals Nurse to review medical records and draft appeals for denied or underpaid claims. You will determine appropriate codes and prepare persuasive letters based on ICD-9/10 CM & PCS, CPT, HCPCS, and NCCI guidance.

This remote US-based role requires a Bachelor’s in Nursing, 5 years of inpatient experience, and active coding credentials (CCS or CPC). Strong MS Office skills are essential for success in this independent, production-driven position.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing is required.
• 5 years of inpatient clinical experience.
• CCS (AHIMA) or CPC (AAPC) certification is required.
• Active Registered Nurse is strongly preferred; LPNs with acute inpatient care experience may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Review and interpret medical records to appeal denied and underpaid claims.
• Apply clinical judgment for DRG downgrades after clinical validation reviews by insurers or third-party auditors.
• Draft persuasive appeal letters using ICD-9/10 CM & PCS, CPT, HCPCS, and NCCI guidance.
• Ensure all appeals meet internal and external deadlines.

Skills

Inpatient clinical experience

CCS - AHIMA

CPC - AAPC

Active RN preferred

MS Office

Adobe

Excel

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

Job description

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R1 is the leading provider of technology-driven solutions that transform the patient experience and financial performance of hospitals, health systems, and medical groups. We are the one company that combines the deep expertise of a global workforce of revenue cycle professionals with the industry’s most advanced technology platform, encompassing sophisticated analytics, AI, intelligent automation, and workflow orchestration.

As our Clinical Coding Appeals Nurse, you will help review and interpret medical records to draft appeals of denied and underpaid claims. Every day you will review medical records to ensure appropriate coding of removed or revised diagnosis and procedure codes. Then you will draft appeal letters based on clinical judgment and knowledge and make coding change suggestions to our clients based on ICD-9/10 CM & PCS, CPT, HCPCS, and NCCI guidance. To thrive in this role, you must have experience identifying different types of hospital documentation including, but not limited to, medical records, UB-04s, EOBs, itemized bills, hospital account notes, appeal letters, and denial/approval letters. Proficiency in basic computer skills (proficiency in MS office tools - Adobe, Excel) is essential for excelling in this remote, independent, production-driven position.

Here’s what you will experience working as a Clinical Coding Appeals Nurse:

• Review and interpret medical records to appeal denied and underpaid claims.

• Apply clinical judgment and knowledge for DRG downgrades performed because of a Clinical Validation Review by an insurer or third-party auditor.

• Draft appeal letters that are well-written, logically structured, and persuasive, utilizing ICD-9/10 CM & PCS, CPT, HCPCS, NCCI guidance.

• Ensure that all appeals are completed promptly to ensure internal and external compliance deadlines are met.

Required Skills:

• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing is required.

• 5 years of inpatient clinical experience

• Certified Coding Specialist (CCS - AHIMA) or Certified Professional Coder (CPC - AAPC)

• Active Registered Nurse is strongly preferred. (LPNs with acute, inpatient care clinical experience will be considered in place of an RN, based on clinical experience and certifications).

For this US-based position, the base pay range is $65,000.00 - $116,747.20 per year . Individual pay is determined by role, level, location, job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

This job is eligible to participate in our annual bonus plan at a target of 10.00%

The healthcare system is always evolving — and it’s up to us to use our shared expertise to find new solutions that can keep up. On our growing team you’ll find the opportunity to constantly learn, collaborate across groups and explore new paths for your career.

Our associates are given the chance to contribute, think boldly and create meaningful work that makes a difference in the communities we serve around the world. We go beyond expectations in everything we do. Not only does that drive customer success and improve patient care, but that same enthusiasm is applied to giving back to the community and taking care of our team — including offering a competitive benefits package. (http://go.r1rcm.com/benefits)

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R1 is the leader in healthcare revenue management, helping providers achieve new levels of performance through smart orchestration. A pioneer in the industry, R1 created the first Healthcare Revenue Operating System: a modular, intelligent platform that integrates automation, AI, and human expertise to strengthen the entire revenue cycle. With more than 20 years of experience, R1 partners with 1,000 providers, including 95 of the top 100 U.S. health systems, and handles over 270 million payer transactions annually. This scale provides unmatched operational insight to help healthcare organizations unlock greater long-term value. To learn more, visit: https://www.r1rcm.com .