Job Posting Title RN Appeals Analyst Medicare Part B - CGS

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We are currently hiring for an Appeals Analyst to join BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina. In this role as Appeals Analyst, you will research the substance of complex appeal or retrospective review requests including pre-pay and post-payment review appeal requests. Additionally, you will provide thorough clinical review or benefit analysis to determine if the requested services meet medical necessity guidelines. Lastly, you will document decisions within mandated timeframes and in compliance with applicable regulations or standards. This open position is within one of our subsidiary companies called CGS Administrators. CGS has been a proven provider of administrative and business services for state Medicaid agencies, managed care organizations, commercial health plans, Medicaid members, Medicare beneficiaries, healthcare providers, and medical equipment suppliers for more than 50 years. Here is your opportunity to join a dynamic team at a diverse company with secure, community roots and an innovative future. Logistics CGS -one of BlueCross BlueShield's South Carolina subsidiary companies. This position is full time (40 hours/week) Monday-Friday 8:00-4:30PM CST and will be W@H OR On-site at One Century Plaza, Nashville TN .

Responsibilities

Documents the basis of the appeal or retrospective review in an accurate and timely manner and in accordance with applicable regulations or standards.

Performs thorough research of the substance of service appeals by both member and provider based on clinical documentation, contractual requirements, governing agencies, policies and procedures, while adhering to confidentiality regulations regarding protected health information.

Performs appeal and retrospective reviews demonstrating ability to define and determine precedence of pertinent issues in application of policies and procedures to clinical information and or application to benefit or policy provisions.

Performs special projects including reviews of clinical information to identify quality of care issues.

To Qualify for This Position, You Will Need:

Associate's in a job-related field

Graduate of Accredited School of Nursing

Working knowledge of word processing software.

Ability to work independently, prioritize effectively, and make sound decisions.

Working knowledge of managed care and various forms of health care delivery systems.

Strong clinical experience to include home health, rehabilitation, and/or broad medical surgical experience.

Knowledge of specific criteria/protocol sets and the use of the same.

Good judgment skills.

Demonstrated customer service, organizational, oral and written communication skills.

Ability to persuade, negotiate, or influence others.

Analytical or critical thinking skills.

Ability to handle confidential or sensitive information with discretion.

Microsoft Office.

Required License and Certificate: An active, unrestricted RN license from the United States and in the state of hire, OR, active compact multistate unrestricted RN license as defined by the Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC).

What We Prefer You Have:

Utilization Review / Medical Review experience.

MCS System Knowledge.

Medicare Part B.

CMS Knowledge.

Knowledge of claims systems.

Ability to effectively use Microsoft Office applications, such as Word, Power point and Excel.

Coding experience.

What We Can Do for You:

401(k) retirement savings plan with company match.

Subsidized health plans and free vision coverage.

Life insurance.

Paid annual leave - the longer you work here, the more you earn.

Nine paid holidays.

On-site cafeterias and fitness centers in major locations.

Wellness programs and healthy lifestyle premium discount.

Tuition assistance.

Service recognition.

Incentive Plan.

Merit Plan.

Continuing education funds for additional certifications and certification renewal.

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