RN-UR Appeals Nurse

Details

Department: Patient Accounting

Schedule: Monday-Friday, standard business hours with a start time between 7am and 9am.

Hospital: Ascension St. Agnes

Location: Baltimore, MD

Salary: $35.84-$53.76

Actual compensation offered will vary based on factors including applicable licenses, certifications, education, experience, location, qualifications and comparison with associates in similar roles.

The Appeals nurse reviews admissions and service requests for prospective, concurrent and retrospective medical necessity and/or compliance with reimbursement policy criteria.

Will be responsible for assisting department with issues relating to coding, medical records, documentation, pre-certification reimbursement and claims denials/appeals.

Benefits

Paid time off (PTO)

Various health insurance options & wellness plans

Retirement benefits including employer match plans

Long-term & short-term disability

Employee assistance programs (EAP)

Parental leave & adoption assistance

Tuition reimbursement

Ways to give back to your community

Please note, benefits and benefits eligibility can vary by position, exclusions may apply for some roles (for example: Travel, PRN, Short-Term Option, etc.). Actual compensation offer will vary based upon role, education, experience, location, and qualifications. Connect with your Talent Advisor for additional specifics.

Responsibilities

Provide health care services regarding admission, case management, discharge planning and utilization review.

Review admission and service request within assigned unit for prospective, concurrent and retrospective medical necessity and/or compliance with reimbursement policy criteria.

Provide case management and/or consultation for complex cases.

Assist departmental staff with issues related to coding, medical records/documentation, precertification, reimbursement and claim denials/appeals.

Assess and coordinate discharge planning needs with healthcare team members.

May prepare statistical analysis and utilization review reports as necessary.

Oversee and coordinate compliance to federally mandated and third party payer utilization management rules and regulations.

Requirements

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

Registered Nurse credentialed from the Maryland Board of Nursing obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.

Education:

Diploma from an accredited school/college of nursing OR Required professional licensure at time ofhire.

Additional Preferences

Maryland RN license is required

Seeking experienced Appeals Review nurse.

Will consider training a nurse with previous Utilization Review experience.

Position requires a self-motivated individual, with critical thinking skills, decisive judgment, strong communication skills – verbal and written, clinically strong knowledge base and able to work with minimal supervision as position is remote.

Why Join Our Team

Ascension Saint Agnes in Baltimore, Maryland operates a full-service, 254-bed teaching hospital, the Ascension Saint Agnes Medical Group, Ascension Saint Agnes Imaging Center and Ascension Saint Agnes Foundation. As an associate, you will be a part of a team that is committed to providing a place of respect and inclusion for all associates, as well as a rich learning environment with countless opportunities for career growth and professional development.

Ascension is a leading non-profit, faith-based national health system made up of over 134,000 associates and 2,600 sites of care, including more than 140 hospitals and 40 senior living communities in 19 states.

Our Mission, Vision and Values encompass everything we do at Ascension. Every associate is empowered to give back, volunteer and make a positive impact in their community. Ascension careers are more than jobs; they are opportunities to enhance your life and the lives of the people around you.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

Ascension will provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, gender, sexual orientation, gender identification or expression, age, disability, marital status, amnesty, genetic information, carrier status or any other legally protected status or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.

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As a military friendly organization, Ascension promotes career flexibility and offers many benefits to help support the well-being of our military families, spouses, veterans and reservists. Our associates are empowered to apply their military experience and unique perspective to their civilian career with Ascension.

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This Ministry does not participate in E-Verify and therefore cannot employ STEM OPT candidates.