Licensed Appeal Writer - Remote

Med-Metrix • Garden City, NY

6h • $75,000 - $85,000 • Remote

About The Position

The Licensed Appeal Writer supports the Company by reviewing insurance claims denied for payment on behalf of our client hospitals. Working closely with nurses and other team members, the Licensed Appeal Writer creates appeal letters in support of reversing claim denials. This role requires a strong understanding of HIPAA and information security policies, ensuring patient protected health information (PHI) is handled with the utmost care and confidentiality.

Requirements

• 4-year degree or work equivalency required
• Must hold an active license as a Physician's Assistant (PA), Registered Nurse (RN), Nurse Practitioner (NP), Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), Physical Therapist (PT), Occupational Therapist (OT), or an equivalent professional license
• Must be able to prioritize workload based on strict deadlines
• Must be tech-savvy with ability to quickly learn new software
• Must possess a high level of reading comprehension and ability to analyze medical information and terminology
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
• Strong interpersonal skills, ability to communicate well at all levels of the organization
• Strong problem solving and creative skills and the ability to exercise sound judgment and make decisions based on accurate and timely analyses
• High level of integrity and dependability with a strong sense of urgency and results oriented
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills required
• Gracious and welcoming personality for customer service interaction
• Must possess a smart-phone or electronic device capable of downloading applications, for multifactor authentication and security purposes.

Responsibilities

• Review denied insurance claims
• Review patients’ medical files
• Develop strategies to reverse claim denials
• Create written appeals
• Manage and organize appeal workflow based on internal, client-based, and insurance-driven deadlines
• Use, protect and disclose patients’ protected health information (PHI) only in accordance with Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) standards
• Understand and comply with Information Security and HIPAA policies and procedures at all times
• Limit viewing of PHI to the absolute minimum as necessary to perform assigned duties
• Other duties as assigned

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree