Nurse Appeals

The Judge Group; Worthington (OH); Remote; USD 80,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Job summary

The Judge Group is seeking a Medical Appeals RN for a full-time contract in Columbus, OH (Virtual/Remote). The engagement runs from 11/02/2026 to 08/31/2027 and covers investigation and processing of medical necessity appeals, review of medical records, and providing recommendations to the Medical Director.

Responsibilities include reviewing various records, preparing recommendations, ensuring regulatory timelines, and generating correspondence.

Qualifications

• Active, unrestricted RN license in the United States.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in a managed care healthcare setting.
• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Strong written, verbal, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Experience reviewing medical records and determining medical necessity.

Responsibilities

• Investigate and review member and provider medical necessity appeals.
• Review prospective, inpatient, and retrospective medical records for denied services.
• Analyze and summarize clinical information for Medical Directors and external reviewers.
• Prepare recommendations to uphold or overturn appeal determinations.
• Ensure appeals and grievances are resolved within regulatory requirements.
• Document and track appeal activity within designated systems.
• Generate appeal-related correspondence.
• Serve as a subject matter expert for appeals, grievances, and quality-of-care issues.
• Support clinical and non-clinical staff in resolving escalated cases.

Skills

Active unrestricted RN license (US)

Managed care experience

Written and verbal communication

Analytical problem-solving

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

RN degree (ADN/BSN) preferred

Job description

Medical Appeals RN

Duration: 11/02/2026 - 08/31/2027
Location: Columbus, OH 43085 (Virtual/Remote)
Schedule: Ideal schedule is Tuesday-Saturday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM (40 hours/week)
Type: Full-Time Contract
Business Unit: G1000

Overview

Responsible for investigating and processing medical necessity appeals submitted by members and providers. Reviews denied services, evaluates medical records, summarizes clinical findings, and provides recommendations to the Medical Director regarding appeal determinations. Ensures appeals and grievances are processed within regulatory timeframes and generates written correspondence to providers, members, and regulatory entities.

Responsibilities

• Investigate and review member and provider medical necessity appeals
• Review prospective, inpatient, and retrospective medical records for denied services
• Analyze and summarize clinical information for Medical Directors and external reviewers
• Prepare recommendations to uphold or overturn appeal determinations
• Ensure appeals and grievances are resolved within regulatory requirements
• Document and track appeal activity within designated systems
• Generate appeal-related correspondence
• Serve as a subject matter expert for appeals, grievances, and quality-of-care issues
• Support clinical and non-clinical staff in resolving escalated cases

Required Qualifications

• Active, unrestricted RN license in the United States
• Minimum 2 years of experience in a managed care healthcare setting
• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Strong written, verbal, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• Experience reviewing medical records and determining medical necessity

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate's or Bachelor's Degree in Nursing
• 4+ years of Care Management experience
• Medicare Appeals experience (strong preference)
• General business skills

Medical, dental, and vision insurance are available to qualified candidates who meet eligibility requirements.