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Senior Clinical Appeals RN - National Remote
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United States
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USD 60,000 - 80,000
Full time
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Job summary
A forward-thinking organization is seeking a Senior Clinical Appeals RN to leverage their expertise in MS-DRG and APR-DRG auditing. In this fully remote role, you will analyze and respond to appeals, collaborate with medical teams, and provide coaching to specialists. This position offers a significant sign-on bonus and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on healthcare outcomes. Join a diverse culture that values innovation and inclusivity while enjoying the flexibility of telecommuting. If you're a skilled problem solver with a passion for healthcare, this role is perfect for you.
Benefits
Qualifications
- 3+ years of MS DRG/APR DRG coding experience in a hospital environment.
- Advanced proficiency with ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS coding.
Responsibilities
- Analyze DRG Appeals and respond to various appeal levels.
- Collaborate with auditors and leadership teams on claims.
Skills
Education
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Job description
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$10,000 SIGN ON BONUS FOR EXTERNAL APPLICANTS
Optum is a global organization that delivers care, aided by technology to help millions of people live healthier lives. The work you do with our team will directly improve health outcomes by connecting people with the care, pharmacy benefits, data and resources they need to feel their best. Here, you will find a culture guided by diversity and inclusion, talented peers, comprehensive benefits and career development opportunities. Come make an impact on the communities we serve as you help us advance health equity on a global scale. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.
The Senior Clinical Appeals RN utilizes subject matter expertise in MS-DRG and APR-DRG auditing to review and provide response to appeals. By partnering with the original auditor, review medical records, and other information to author a rebuttal or agreement with the facility. This person will be instrumental in providing coaching and education to our remote DRG Validation Specialists utilizing core coding and clinical information. We are seeking self-motivated, solution-oriented and skilled problem solvers who provide written documentation under tight deadlines. As a Senior Clinical Appeals RN , you will derive key insights from the appeals and provide guidance and direction to fellow auditors across our business.
You’ll enjoy the flexibility to telecommute* from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges.
Primary Responsibilities:
Analyze the scope and resolution of DRG Appeals
Respond to Level one, two or higher appeals
Perform complex conceptual analyses
Identify risk factors, comorbidities, and adverse events, to determine if overpayment or claim adjustment is needed
Review governmental regulations and payer protocols and / or medical policy to recommend appropriate actions
Research and prepare written appeals
Exercise clinical and/or coding judgment and experience
Collaborate with existing auditors, quality and leadership teams to seek to understand, and review medical records pertaining to impacted claims
Navigate through web-based portals and independently utilizes other online tools and resources including but not limited to word, adobe, excel
Serve as a key resource on complex and / or critical issues and help develop innovative solutions
Define and document / communicate business requirements
You’ll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.
Required Qualifications:
Associates Degree (or higher)
Unrestricted RN (registered nurse) license in your state of residence
CCS or CIC or the ability obtain certification within 6 months of hire
3+ years of MS DRG/APR DRG coding experience in a hospital environment with expert knowledge of ICD-10 Official Coding Guidelines and DRG reimbursement methodologies
Advanced level of proficiency with ICD -10-CM coding including but not limited to knowledge of principal diagnosis selection, complications/comorbidities (CCs) and major complications/comorbidities (MCCs), and conditions that impact severity of illness (SOI) and risk of mortality (ROM)
Advanced level of proficiency with ICD-10-PCS coding including but not limited to knowledge of the structural components of PCS including but not limited to; selection of appropriate body systems, root operations, body parts, approaches, devices, and qualifiers
Preferred Qualifications:
An existing coding certification, such as RHIT (registered health information technician), RHIA (registered health information administrator), CDIP (certified documentation improvement practitioner), CCS (certified coding specialist), CIC (certified inpatient coder), or CPC (certified professional coder)
Managed care experience
Healthcare claims experience
Investigation and/or auditing experience
Knowledge of health insurance business, industry terminology, and regulatory guidelines
Proficiency with MS Excel, including the ability to create/edit spreadsheets and use sort/filter function
*All Telecommuters will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group’s Telecommuter Policy.
PLEASE NOTE The sign-on bonus is only available to external candidates. Candidates who are currently working for UnitedHealth Group, UnitedHealthcare or a related entity in a full time, part time or per diem basis ("Internal Candidates") are not eligible to receive a sign on bonus.
The salary range for this role is $34.42 to $67.60 per hour based on full-time employment. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. UnitedHealth Group complies with all minimum wage laws as applicable. In addition to your salary, UnitedHealth Group offers benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). No matter where or when you begin a career with UnitedHealth Group, you’ll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives.
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Application Deadline: This will be posted for a minimum of 2 business days or until a sufficient candidate pool has been collected. Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants.
At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We believe everyone–of every race, gender, sexuality, age, location, and income–deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life. Today, however, there are still far too many barriers to good health which are disproportionately experienced by people of color, historically marginalized groups, and those with lower incomes. We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes — an enterprise priority reflected in our mission.
UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.
UnitedHealth Group is a drug - free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.
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Senior Clinical Appeals RN - National Remote
$10,000 SIGN ON BONUS FOR EXTERNAL APPLICANTS Optum is a global organization that delivers care, aided by technology to help millions of people live healthier lives. The work you do with our team will directly improve health outcomes by connecting people with the care, pharmacy benefits, data and...
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