Appeals Specialist - (CGS Admin)

CGS Administrators, LLC•Nashville, TN

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

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. BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina and its subsidiary companies have contracts with the federal government subject to the Service Contract Act (SCA). As a Service Contract Act (SCA) employee, you are required to enroll in our health insurance, even if you already have other health insurance. Until your enrollment is complete, you will receive supplemental pay for health coverage. Your coverage begins on the first day of the month following 28 days of full-time employment.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent
2 years job related field.
Demonstrated proficiency in word processing and spreadsheet software.
Excellent organizational, customer service, and written and verbal communication skills.
Good judgment skills.
Proficiency in spelling, punctuation, and grammar skills.
Microsoft Office.

Nice To Haves

Experience in medical claims processing, appeals, or coding strongly preferred
Medicare Part B experience preferred
Strong computer proficiency, with the ability to navigate multiple systems and work across dual screens efficiently
Intermediate-level Excel skills
Experience creating letters and documents by reviewing appeals and extracting information with a high degree of accuracy; updates departmental documents as needed.

Responsibilities

Performs non-medical reviews and processes redetermination letters ensuring timeliness and accuracy.
Prepares unit reports, analyzes and interprets workload, and processes issues utilizing various software tools.
Updates letter's and documents within the department when necessary.
May gather and prepare documentation for legal inquiries and administrative requests.