Remote - Healthcare - Appeals Specialist I Appeals Specialist I

"ALL our jobs are US based and candidates must be in the US with valid US Work Authorization. Please apply on our website directly." Title: Healthcare - Appeals Specialist IREMOTE6 monthsJob Description: • Will the position be 100% remote? yes • Are there are time zone requirements? Prefer no more than 4 in the MT/PT zone. Others can be in CT and ET... • What are the must have requirements? Dependability, good grammar skills, good phone communication skills, and meet the description in the job chosen (appeals specialist Ibull; What are the day to day responsibilities? Research and respond to Medicare grievances in accordance with CMS regulations (training will be provided • Is there specific licensure is required in order to qualify for the role? no • What is the desired work hours (i.e. 8am – 5pm) 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. in their time zone. Please clearly indicate on resume their City and State.Job SummaryResponsible for reviewing and resolving member and provider complaints and communicating resolution to members and provider (or authorized representatives) in accordance with the standards and requirements established by the Centers for Medicare and MedicaidKNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES • Responsible for the comprehensive research and resolution of the appeals, dispute, grievances, and/or complaints from Client members, providers and related outside agencies to ensure that internal and/or regulatory timelines are metbull; Research claims appeals and grievances using support systems to determine appeal and grievance outcomesbull; Requests and reviews medical records, notes, and/or detailed bills as appropriate; formulates conclusions per protocol and other business partners to determine response; assures timeliness and appropriateness of responses per state, federal and

• guidelinesbull; Responsible for meeting production standards set by the departmentbull; Apply contract language, benefits, and review of covered services

• Responsible for contacting the member/provider through written and verbal communicationbull; Prepares appeal summaries, correspondence, and document findings. Include information on trends if requestedbull; Composes all correspondence and appeal/dispute and or grievances information concisely and accurately, in accordance with regulatory requirementsbull; Research claims processing guidelines, provider contracts, fee schedules and system configurations to determine root cause of payment errorbull; Resolves and prepares written response to incoming provider reconsideration request is relating to claims payment and requests for claim adjustments or to requests from outside agenciesJOB QUALIFICATIONSREQUIRED EDUCATION:High School Diploma or equivalencyREQUIRED EXPERIENCE: • Min. 2 years operational managed care experience (call center, appeals or claims environment • Health claims processing background, including coordination of benefits, subrogation, and eligibility criteriabull; Familiarity with Medicaid and Medicare claims denials and appeals processing, and knowledge of regulatory guidelines for appeals and denialsbull; Strong verbal and written communication skillsComments for Suppliers: These positions in the grievance only environment Apply Job! For more such jobs please click here!