Clinical Review and Coding Nurse
ExamWorks
- Rockford, IL
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Performs quality assurance review of peer review reports, correspondences, addendums or supplemental reviews.
- Billing / coding appeal level reviews.
- Ensures clear, concise, evidence-based rationales have been provided in support of all recommendations and/or determinations.
- Ensures that all client instructions and specifications have been followed and that all questions have been addressed.
- Ensures each review is supported by clinical citations and references when applicable and verifies that all references cited are current and obtained from reputable medical journals and/or publications.
- Ensures the content, format, and professional appearance of the reports are of the highest quality and in compliance with company standards.
- Ensure that the appropriate board specialty has reviewed the case in compliance with client specifications and/or state mandates and is documented accurately on the case report.
- Verifies that the peer reviewer has attested to only the fact(s) and that no evidence of reviewer conflict of interest exists.
- Ensures the provider credentials and signature are adhered to the final report.
- Identifies any inconsistencies within the report and contacts the Peer Reviewer to obtain clarification, modification or correction as needed.
- Assists in resolution of customer complaints and quality assurance issues as needed.
- Ensures all federal ERISA and/or state mandates are adhered to at all times.
- Provides insight and direction to management on consultant quality, availability and compliance with all company policies and procedures and client specifications.
- Promote effective and efficient utilization of company resources.
- Participate in various educational and or training activities as required.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- CPC (Certified Professional Coder) or CPC-A preferred.
- Must have strong knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy and physiology, medications and laboratory values.
- Must be able to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers and decimals; Ability to compute rates and percentages.
- Must be a qualified typist with a minimum of 40 W.P.M
- Must be able to operate a general computer, fax, copier, scanner, and telephone.
- Must be knowledgeable of multiple software programs, including but not limited to Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, and the Internet.
- Must possess excellent skills in English usage, grammar, punctuation and style.
- Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness. Looks for ways to improve and promote quality and monitors own work to ensure quality is met.
- Must demonstrate exceptional communication skills by conveying necessary information accurately, listening effectively and asking questions where clarification is needed.
- Must be able to work independently, prioritize work activities and use time efficiently.
- Must be able to maintain confidentiality.