Appeals Nurse Position Available In New York, New York

Appeals Nurse Fidelis Care – 3.2 New York, NY Job Details Full-time $26.50 – $47.59 an hour 22 hours ago Benefits Paid holidays Health insurance 401(k) Tuition reimbursement Paid time off Qualifications RN License Mid-level Microsoft Office NCQA standards LPN 2 years Nursing Full Job Description You could be the one who changes everything for our 28 million members as a clinical professional on our Medical Management/Health Services team. Centene is a diversified, national organization offering competitive benefits including a fresh perspective on workplace flexibility.

Position Purpose:

Facilitate medical necessity appeals and denials including disposition of denials notification letters, review of clinical information to determine if medical necessity criteria are met Review clinical data to determine claim payment based on company policies and National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA) guidelines, including overturning denied claims, upholding the denials and submitting cases to the Medical Director for review Prepare case review for the Medical Director in cases where criteria are not met based on the additional clinical information received Generate appropriate appeal resolution communication to the member and provider in accordance with company policies and NCQA guidelines. Create system authorization events for overturned denial decisions Request additional information, as appropriate from provider(s) to facilitate timely appeals resolution Gather and prepare case information for Administrative Law Hearings Maintain appeals process within the prescribed NCQA timeframes and appeals turnaround database Assist the Medical Director with revising, updating and/or creating new policies to satisfy NCQA and contractual requirements.

Education/Experience:

LPN with 3+ years of clinical nursing experience or RN with 2+ years of clinical nursing experience. Proficient with Microsoft Office applications. Experience with utilization or appeals review preferred. Knowledge of InterQual criteria preferred.

License/Certification:

RN or LPN license.

For Fidelis Care only:

NYS RN license required.

Pay Range:

$26.50 – $47.59 per hour Centene offers a comprehensive benefits package including: competitive pay, health insurance, 401K and stock purchase plans, tuition reimbursement, paid time off plus holidays, and a flexible approach to work with remote, hybrid, field or office work schedules. Actual pay will be adjusted based on an individual’s skills, experience, education, and other job-related factors permitted by law, including full-time or part-time status. Total compensation may also include additional forms of incentives. Benefits may be subject to program eligibility. Centene is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity, and values the ways in which we are different. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other characteristic protected by applicable law. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered in accordance with the LA County Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act