Remote RN: Clinical Denial Management & Appeals Expert

UF Health; Jacksonville (FL); Remote; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

UF Health is seeking a Clinical Denial Management Nurse to support enterprise denial processes across UF hospitals. The role requires RN or LPN licensure in Florida, a BSN preferred, and clinical denial/appeals experience.

You will collaborate with revenue cycle, compliance, and clinical teams to optimize reimbursement and reduce write-offs. You will review denials, develop strong appeals, document findings in Epic and other systems, and ensure compliant submission to payers.

Qualifications

• RN or LPN licensed in Florida required.
• BSN preferred.
• High School Diploma or GED required.
• CPC/COC/RHIT/RHIA/CCS certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Review, track, and manage clinical denials and appeals to support reimbursement optimization and minimize organizational write-offs.
• Analyze denied claims from a clinical perspective and prepare accurate, well-supported appeals.
• Collaborate with revenue cycle, finance, compliance, managed care, utilization review, patient access, and clinical departments to resolve denial issues.
• Research payer policies, contracts, EOBs, and reimbursement guidelines to support claim resolution activities.
• Monitor denial trends and identify opportunities for process improvement and denial prevention.
• Maintain compliance with Medicare, Medicaid, third-party payer regulations, and healthcare industry standards.
• Perform medical record reviews, documentation analysis, and audit support activities as needed.
• Utilize Epic, Microsoft Office, and other healthcare systems to document, track, and manage denial activities.
• Communicate effectively with internal teams, payers, and stakeholders regarding claim status and appeal outcomes.
• Prioritize and manage multiple cases independently in a fast-paced healthcare environment while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail.

Skills

RN experience

LPN experience

Coding knowledge

Medical record review

Auditing

Insurance processes

Epic

Microsoft Office

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing (BSN)

RN or LPN licensure in FL

Tools

Epic

Microsoft Office

Job description

UF Health is seeking a Clinical Denial Management Nurse to support enterprise denial processes across UF hospitals. The role requires RN or LPN licensure in Florida, a BSN preferred, and clinical denial/appeals experience.

You will collaborate with revenue cycle, compliance, and clinical teams to optimize reimbursement and reduce write-offs. You will review denials, develop strong appeals, document findings in Epic and other systems, and ensure compliant submission to payers.