Medical Policy Coordinator

NC Health Affiliates LLC DBA Blue Cross NC; North Carolina; Hybrid; USD 81,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision coverage

Parental leave & surrogacy support

Tuition reimbursement & career dev

401k with company match

Job summary

Blue Cross NC is seeking a Nurse or LPN with 3+ years of experience to lead medical policy development and policy reviews. The role requires interpretation of coding and reimbursement guidance, collaboration with internal and external stakeholders, and maintaining current policy resources.

AAPC certification or licensure within the first year is expected. The position supports hybrid work from North Carolina with broad eligibility for remote collaboration; compensation reflects market standards

Qualifications

• RN or LPN with 3+ years in related field.
• AAPC Certification or licensure within first year may be pursued.

Responsibilities

• Initiate and coordinate internal and external reviews of medical and dental policies.
• Develop/modify/update policies based on regulatory changes and clinical evidence.
• Analyze claims data, utilization, and reimbursement trends to guide policy decisions.
• Draft communications to providers and members; maintain policy websites.

Skills

3+ years experience

Coding licensure planned

Education

RN or LPN

Job description

Develops medical policies for coverage guidance of new technology, medical/dental procedures and review clinical codes. (CPT/HCPCS). Initiates the process for internal and external review of corporate medical/dental and administrative policies to meet all regulatory and accrediting agencies. Responds to internal and external inquiries regarding policies, benefit application and reimbursement strategies. Represents the Healthcare Division as clinical and/or coding advisors. Analyzes clinical service codes that are applicable to medical policy, including but not limited to: research of newly developed codes, review of claims data, and assessment of system configuration.

WhatYou’llDo

Initiate and coordinate internal and external reviews of medical and dental policies in accordance with regulatory requirements and organizational standards. Identify opportunities to develop, modify, or update medical and dental policies based on business needs, regulatory changes, emerging technologies, and clinical evidence. Conduct comprehensive policy and technology assessments using scientific literature, regulatory guidance, clinical practice guidelines, professional position statements, and applicable industry resources. Analyze findings, develop recommendations, and draft policies. Maintain internal and external medical policy websites and online policy manuals to ensure information is current, accurate, and accessible. Draft and coordinate provider and member communications regarding new medical or dental policies and significant changes to coverage guidelines. Serve as a subject matter expert on medical policy, coding, coverage, reimbursement, and integrated benefit design for internal and external stakeholders. Analyze claims data, utilization patterns, reimbursement trends, and prior authorization activity to evaluate policy performance and develop data-driven recommendations for policy and process improvements. Collaborate on medical policy development and implementation projects from initiation through completion, ensuring alignment with applicable federal, state, regulatory, and organizational requirements. Perform after-hours system updates to promote policy-related application changes from pre-production to production environments while minimizing operational disruption. Conduct comprehensive post-configuration testing of medical policy authorization workflows and business logic to validate functionality, ensure alignment with established requirements, and provide final business sign-off. Lead advisory group meetings with specialty providers to review emerging clinical research, scientific literature, and other evidence to determine potential medical policy updates. Participate in Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association medical policy meetings to evaluate association-level guidance and determine implications for internal policies. Collaborate with vendors and internal and external stakeholders to interpret, communicate, and maintain current laboratory policies. Research newly released CMS and AMA codes to evaluate coverage implications and determine appropriate policy and reimbursement requirements. Support departmental and enterprise initiatives through research, analysis, documentation, and cross-functional coordination to advance medical policy objectives. Provide medical policy expertise in support of enterprise initiatives focused on reducing operational costs, improving consistency, and increasing transparency in coverage decision-making.

What You Bring

Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse 3+ years of experience in related field AAPC Certified Professional Coder (or obtain coding licensure withing first year)

WhatYou’llGet

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage along with numerous health and wellness programs
• Parental leave and support plus adoption and surrogacy assistance
• Career development programs and tuition reimbursement for continued education
• 401k match including an annual company contribution

Where You’ll Work

Our Hybrid Flex approach is built on presence with a purpose – giving you flexibility to work remotely with intentional in-person connection – that supports a workplace that’s flexible, connected, and future focused. In a Hybrid-Flex role, you’ll work in the office at least two days a week for collaboration and connection. In a Remote Flex role, you’ll work virtually, with a few in-office visits each year for meaningful moments that matter. Whether your role is Hybrid Flex or Remote Flex depends on the nature of the work and distance from our Durham headquarters. We welcome candidates from outside the local area and in any states listed on this job posting. Onsite expectations will be discussed during the interview process.

Salary Range

At Blue Cross NC, we take great pride in a fair and equitable compensation package that reflects market-price and our starting salaries are typically planned near the middle of the range listed. Compensation decisions are driven by factors including experience and training, specialized skill sets, licensure and certifications and other business and organizational needs. Our base salary is part of a robust Total Rewards package that includes an Annual Incentive Bonus*, 401(k) with employer match, Paid Time Off (PTO), and competitive health benefits and wellness programs. *Based on annual corporate goal achievement and individual performance. $81,068.00 - $129,708.00

About Us

It’s an exciting time to work at Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina (Blue Cross NC). Health care is changing, and we’re leading the way. We offer more than health insurance our customers can count on. We’re committed to better health and better health care − in our communities and beyond. Our employees bring energy and creativity to the workplace, and it shows in our innovative approach to improving the health and well‑being of North Carolinians. Blue Cross NC is a fully taxed, not‑for‑profit company headquartered in Durham, North Carolina. We serve more than 4.3 million members, and we employ more than 5,000 people across the country who are passionate about making health care better for all. Help us lead the charge for better health care by joining our award-winning team. Discover tremendous opportunities with us to do challenging and rewarding work. Opportunities that can lead you to a fulfilling career, work that can help others lead healthier, happier lives.

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Request Accommodations

Blue Cross NC provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application, hiring process, or have technical issues that prevent you from completing your application please notify HR at [e-mail].

Blue Cross NC is a Hybrid Flex company. Whether the role is Hybrid Flex or Remote Flex depends on the nature of the work and distance from our Durham headquarters. We welcome candidates from outside the local area and in any of our approved states: Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Michigan, Mississippi, Missouri, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming.