Utilization Review Nurse - USRN (Remote work!)

JOB DESCRIPTION

Req ID :  355496

We are currently seeking a Utilization Review Nurse - USRN (Remote work!) to join our team in Manila, National Capital Region (PH-00), Philippines (PH).

Performs clinical reviews needed to resolve and process appeals by reviewing medical records and clinical data to determine medical necessity for services in accordance with policies, guidelines, and National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA) standards.

Roles and Responsibilities :

• Prepares case reviews for Medical Directors by researching the appeal, reviewing applicable criteria, and analyzing the basis for the appeal.
• Ensures timely review, processing, and response to appeal in accordance with State, Federal and NCQA standards.
• Communicates with providers, facilities and other departments regarding appeal requests.
• Generates appropriate appeals resolution communication and reporting for the member and provider in accordance with company policies, State, Federal an d NCQA standards.
• Works with leadership to increase the consistency, efficiency, and appropriateness of responses of all appeal requests.
• Partners with interdepartmental teams to improve clinical appeals processes and procedures to prevent recurrences based on industry best practices.
• Individuals have a well-rounded knowledge of the policies and procedures for appeals processing, specifically for Medicaid and medical necessity review.
• Uses sound judgement, especially in non-rooutine appeals, to make decisions to keep the appeal process moving forward in accordance with contractual timeliness standards.
• Maintain files on individual appeals by gathering, analyzing and reporting verbal and written member and provider appeals.
• Review claim appeal for reconsideration and recommend approvals / denials based on determination level or prepare for medical review presentation.
• Prepare case recommemdations for medical review as necessary.

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About NTT DATA

NTT DATA is a $30 billion business and technology services leader, serving 75% of the Fortune Global 100. We are committed to accelerating client success and positively impacting society through responsible innovation. We are one of the world's leading AI and digital infrastructure providers, with unmatched capabilities in enterprise-scale AI, cloud, security, connectivity, data centers and application services. our consulting and Industry solutions help organizations and society move confidently and sustainably into the digital future. As a Global Top Employer, we have experts in more than 50 countries. We also offer clients access to a robust ecosystem of innovation centers as well as established and start-up partners. NTT DATA is a part of NTT Group, which invests over $3 billion each year in R&D.