Complex Denials Consultant (Complex Claims)

R1

$90K — $112K *
US-AnywhereRemote in United States
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Law degree from an accredited college or university.
  • Barred in one state or bar-eligible within 6 months of graduation.
  • Experience in healthcare law, insurance defense, personal injury, hospital legal affairs, or complex reimbursement litigation.
  • Strong knowledge of MVA laws and insurance structures.
  • Expertise in hospital lien statutes and regulatory compliance in healthcare reimbursement.

Responsibilities

  • Oversee reimbursement pursuit of denied WC, MVA, TPL, and VA claims.
  • Draft complex appeals and relevant correspondence.
  • Apply state-specific statutes for WC claims effectively.
  • Ensure compliance with lien practices under applicable state laws and Patient Protection Acts.
  • Assist in training recovery staff and provide feedback as needed.
  • Coordinate with external counsel on strategic matters including pleadings and settlement.
  • Develop innovative legal arguments and procedural tools for the team.

Benefits

  • Participation in an annual bonus plan with a target of 10%.
  • Opportunities for ongoing learning and career exploration.
  • Encouragement of bold thinking and contribution.
  • Access to a competitive benefits package that supports team well-being.
Full Job Description
As a Complex Denials Consultant working with the Complex Claims team, you will represent healthcare providers in their claim disputes for workers compensation (WC), motor vehicle accident (MVA), third party liability (TPL), and veterans' affairs (VA) claims. You will be responsible for interpreting and applying state-specific statutes, providing guidance on billing sequencing, and advising internal stakeholders of strategic ways to quickly and efficiently recover on denied claims. To thrive in this role, you must maintain a foundational understanding of applicable regulations regarding payment, coverage, lien filing practices, and other relevant topics.

Here's what you will experience working as a Complex Denials Consultant:
  • Oversee and assist in the pursuit of reimbursement of denied WC, MVA, Other TPL, and VA claims.
  • Draft complex appeals, correspondence, and other documents as appropriate.
  • Understand and skillfully apply state-specific statutes related to WC claims.
  • Oversee lien practices and ensure that they comply with applicable state laws, Patient Protection Acts, and evolving case law.
  • Assist with the training of recovery staff team members and provide necessary feedback as requested by management.
  • Coordinate with external counsel on strategy, pleadings, settlement posture, and cost-benefit analysis.
  • Develop new and innovative legal and procedural arguments and tools for team usage.
  • Foster professional, collaborative relationships to facilitate favorable resolutions.


Required Qualifications
  • Law degree from an accredited college or university.
  • Barred in one state or must be bar-eligible within 6 months of graduation.
  • Legal experience with emphasis on one or more of the following:
    • Healthcare law
    • Insurance defense or plaintiff personal injury
    • Hospital or health system legal affairs
    • Complex reimbursement or lien litigation
  • Strong working knowledge of:
    • MVA laws and insurance structures
    • Hospital lien statutes and enforcement
    • Regulatory compliance in healthcare reimbursement


For this US-based position, the base pay range is $90,000.00 - $112,762.49 per year . Individual pay is determined by role, level, location, job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

This job is eligible to participate in our annual bonus plan at a target of 10.00%

The healthcare system is always evolving - and it's up to us to use our shared expertise to find new solutions that can keep up. On our growing team you'll find the opportunity to constantly learn, collaborate across groups and explore new paths for your career.

Our associates are given the chance to contribute, think boldly and create meaningful work that makes a difference in the communities we serve around the world. We go beyond expectations in everything we do. Not only does that drive customer success and improve patient care, but that same enthusiasm is applied to giving back to the community and taking care of our team - including offering a competitive benefits package.

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