Anticipated End Date:2026-07-01
Position Title:Nurse Appeals Lead- RN
Job Description:Nurse Appeals Lead- RNLocations: Indianapolis, IN, Grand Prairie, TX; Woodland Hills, CA and Costa Mesa, CA
Virtual: This role enables associates to work virtually full-time, except for required in-person training sessions, providing maximum flexibility and autonomy. This approach promotes productivity, supports work-life integration, and ensures essential face-to-face onboarding and skill development. Alternate locations may be considered if candidates reside within a commuting distance from an office.
Please note that per our policy on hybrid/virtual work, candidates not within a reasonable commuting distance from the posting location(s) will not be considered for employment, unless an accommodation is granted as required by law.
The
Nurse Appeal Lead is responsible for serving as a team lead and for investigating and processing the most complex grievances and appeals requests from members and providers and provide leadership and work direction to other appeals staff.
How you will make an impact:- Conducts investigations and reviews of member and provider grievances and appeals.
- Reviews prospective or retrospective medical records of denied services for medical necessity.
- Extrapolates and summarizes medical information for medical director, consultants and other external review.
- Prepares recommendations to either uphold or deny appeal and forwards to Medical Director for approval.
- Ensures that appeals and grievances are resolved timely to meet regulatory timeframes.
- Documents and logs appeal/grievance information on relevant tracking systems and mainframe systems.
- Generates written correspondence to providers, members, and regulatory entities.
- Serves as subject matter expert for team and works on projects impacting development, interpretation, and implementation of medical policy or other managed care initiatives that may cross functional lines or states.
Minimum requirements: - Requires a HS diploma or equivalent and a minimum of 5 years of experience in a managed care healthcare setting; or any combination of education and experience, which would provide an equivalent background.
Preferred Skills, Capabilities and Experiences:- Current active valid unrestricted RN license to practice as a health professional within the scope of licensure in applicable state(s) or territory of the United States required. AS or BS in Nursing preferred.
For candidates working in person or virtually in the below location(s), the salary* range for this specific position is $102,948 to $154,421
Locations: Woodland Hills, CA and Costa Mesa, CA
In addition to your salary, Elevance Health offers benefits such as a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). The salary offered for this specific position is based on a number of legitimate, non-discriminatory factors set by the Company. The Company is fully committed to ensuring equal pay opportunities for equal work regardless of gender, race, or any other category protected by federal, state, and local pay equity laws.
* The salary range is the range Elevance Health in good faith believes is the range of possible compensation for this role at the time of this posting. This range may be modified in the future and actual compensation may vary from posting based on geographic location, work experience, education, and/or skill level. Even within the range, the actual compensation will vary depending on the above factors as well as market/business considerations. No amount is wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable under the terms and conditions of the applicable policies and plans. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company's sole discretion, consistent with the law.
Job Level:Non-Management Exempt
Workshift:Job Family:MED > Licensed Nurse
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