Senior Clinical Validation Appeal/QA Auditor Remote (anywhere US)

Senior Clinical Validation Appeal/QA Auditor

Overview of Position

The Senior Clinical Validation (CVA) Appeal/QA Auditor is responsible for the review and response to provider second level Clinical Validation Audit appeals. The Senior Clinical Validation Appeal/QA Auditor provides feedback regarding the outcome of these reviews to the Clinical Validation Auditors. This position is responsible for responding to and coordinating facility peer-to-peer reviews.

What will be my duties and responsibilities in this job?

• Performs second level rebuttal/appeal reviews, responds to the provider, and provides feedback to the CVA Auditors.

• Suggests potential training opportunities as well as input on potential new audit concepts or screening rules.

• Coordinates peer-to-peer facility and second level appeal requests with physician reviewer and presents content on peer-to-peer review meetings.

• Responsible for appeal inventory management to ensure claims are processed within specific timeframes.

• Respond to CVA team questions and referrals for QA review.

• Demonstrates ability to appropriately apply clinical criteria to a variety of claims scenarios and effectively utilize audit tools.

• Demonstrates ability to research criteria and evaluate it for accuracy.

• Works independently to meet or exceed productivity and accuracy goals.

• Communicates audit findings with excellent grammar and writing skills.

• Maintains current knowledge of clinical guidelines, reimbursement trends, and client expectations.

• Demonstrates commitment to Change Healthcare core values.

• The position responsibilities outlined above are in no way to be construed as all encompassing. Other duties, responsibilities, and qualifications may be required and/or assigned as necessary.

What are the requirements needed for this position?

• An active and unrestricted RN license

• 3 years of clinical nursing experience in the inpatient setting

• 3 years of inpatient coding experience including documented competency in ICD-10; or 3 years of inpatient CDI experience; or equivalent experience

What critical skills are needed for you to consider someone for this position?

• Ability to perform in-depth analysis of clinical documentation relating to diagnoses

• Must have experience with clinical validation auditing

• Proficiency with MS Office along with good ability to learn new systems

• Excellent spoken and written communication skills

• Excellent analytical skills

• High level organizational and prioritization skills with the ability to manage multiple, concurrent projects and tasks effectively

What other skills/experience would be helpful to have?

• Registered Health Information Technologist (RHIT), Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA), or Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) a plus

• Certified Documentation Improvement Practitioner (CDIP) or Certified Clinical Documentation Specialist (CCDS) a plus

• Degree from accredited college or university a plus

What are the working conditions and physical requirements of this job?

• General office demands/Home office

How much should I expect to travel?

• No travel

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