Clinical Government Audit Analyst and Appeal Specialist II plays a critical role in the Revenue Cycle Denials Management Department by managing and resolving clinical appeals related to government audits and denials. This position requires strong clinical acumen, a strong understanding and application of clinical documentation standards, coding, and regulatory requirements, as well as excellent analytical and communication skills. The Clinical Government Audit Analyst and Appeals Specialist II will collaborate with clinical staff, coding professionals, and external stakeholders to ensure timely and accurate resolution of appeals, ultimately contributing to the financial health of the organization. There are three (3) career banded levels within the Denials Management family. Positions are flexibly staffed at any of the three levels and progression from one level to the next higher level depends, first, on the need for a position at the higher level; second, on the nature, scope and complexity of the duties assigned; and third, on an employee's demonstrated and applied knowledge, skills and abilities and professional behaviors. Clinical Government Audit Analyst and Appeal Specialist II is the full proficiency or journey level of the Clinical Government Audit Analyst and Appeal Job Family where employees are responsible for independently performing the full range of duties of moderate difficulty and complexity as outlined under the 'Job Duties' Essential Functions.