Supervisor, Clinical Appeals Litigation (REMOTE)

Tennova Healthcare- North Knoxville Medical Center; Franklin (TN); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

401(k) matching

Student loan assistance

Tuition assistance

Competitive pay

Job summary

Community Health Systems seeks a Supervisor, Clinical Appeals to oversee audit and medical necessity denial appeals for the assigned team, ensuring timely submissions and compliance with regulatory standards.

The role provides day-to-day leadership, supports standardized appeal processes, and helps identify trends to mitigate denial risks in collaboration with the Senior Director.

Qualifications

• H.S. Diploma or GED required.
• Associate degree in Nursing, Healthcare Administration, or related field preferred.
• 3-5 years of healthcare appeals/denials management experience required.
• 1-2 years of leadership or supervisory experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervises the team reviewing, preparing, and submitting medical necessity denial appeals.
• Communicates with RACs and auditors; manages documentation requests and submissions.
• Monitors team performance for regulatory compliance and deadlines.
• Conducts evidence-based research to support appeals and guides documentation.
• Identifies denial trends and reports findings to the Senior Director of Appeals.
• Collaborates with physician advisors and senior leadership to address denial trends.
• Ensures data collection and reporting via Compliance 360 or equivalent.
• Develops and delivers training on appeals processes and documentation requirements.
• Coaches and mentors team members and conducts performance evaluations.
• Participates in Administrative Law Judge hearings and other legal processes as required.
• Maintains regular attendance and complies with policies.

Skills

Healthcare appeals

Leadership

Regulatory compliance

Data management

Communication

Education

H.S. Diploma or GED

Associate degree in Nursing/Healthcare Administration

Tools

Compliance 360

Job description

Benefits

• Comprehensive Health Coverage – Medical, dental, and vision plans to keep you and your family healthy.
• Future Security: 401(k) with matching
• Student Loan Support – Up to $10,000 repayment assistance, because we invest in your future.
• Educational Tuition Assistance
• Competitive Pay & Full Benefits – A salary and package designed to reward your expertise and dedication.

Job Summary

The Supervisor, Clinical Appeals oversees the coordination of audit and medical necessity denial appeals for their assigned team. This role ensures timely and accurate appeal submissions, compliance with regulatory standards, and the achievement of service and production goals. The Supervisor provides day-to-day leadership, supports the development of standardized appeal processes, and works to identify trends and mitigate denial risks in collaboration with the Senior Director.

Essential Functions

• Supervises the team responsible for reviewing, preparing, and submitting medical necessity denial appeals in accordance with standardized processes and established timelines.
• Ensures timely communication with Recovery Audit Contractors (RACs) and other auditors, including managing requests for documentation and appeal submissions for all levels.
• Monitors team performance, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and appeal deadlines to maintain quality and efficiency.
• Conducts evidence-based research to support appeals for common denial reasons and provides team guidance to ensure accurate documentation.
• Identifies denial trends, compliance risks, and process improvement opportunities, reporting findings to the Senior Director of Appeals.
• Collaborates with physician advisors and senior leadership to address denial trends and support policy updates.
• Ensures accurate data collection and reporting through Compliance 360 or equivalent software, recommending system changes to improve tracking and reporting capabilities.
• Develops and delivers training to team members on appeals processes, compliance standards, and documentation requirements.
• Coaches and mentors team members to improve individual and team performance, providing customized feedback and conducting performance evaluations.
• Participates in Administrative Law Judge hearings and other legal processes as required.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Maintains regular and reliable attendance.
• Complies with all policies and standards.

Qualifications

• H.S. Diploma or GED required
• Associate Degree in Nursing, Healthcare Administration, or a related field preferred
• 3-5 years of experience in healthcare appeals, denials management, or a related field required
• 1-2 years of leadership or supervisory experience preferred

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Strong knowledge of healthcare appeals, denial management, and regulatory compliance.
• Proficiency in data management and tracking tools, including Compliance 360 or equivalent.
• Excellent leadership, coaching, and mentoring skills to support team development.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills to work with auditors, legal teams, and internal stakeholders.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to identify trends and implement solutions.
• Proficiency in Google Suite, Microsoft Office Suite, and other relevant software applications.

Licenses and Certifications

• RN - Registered Nurse - State Licensure and/or Compact State Licensure preferred

The Payment Compliance and Contract Management (PCCM) team plays a critical role in ensuring that payments are made according to contractual agreements and regulatory requirements. The team oversees the full contract lifecycle, focusing on analyzing reimbursement discrepancies, improving revenue cycle processes, and ensuring compliance with contract terms to support financial accuracy and operational efficiency.

Community Health Systems is one of the nation’s leading healthcare providers. Developing and operating healthcare delivery systems in 40 distinct markets across 15 states, CHS is committed to helping people get well and live healthier. CHS operates 71 acute-care hospitals and more than 1,000 other sites of care, including physician practices, urgent care centers, freestanding emergency departments, occupational medicine clinics, imaging centers, cancer centers and ambulatory surgery centers.