Additional Information About the RoleJoin our team in a dynamic leadership role focused on managing complex healthcare appeals and driving revenue recovery across the organization.
Enjoy the flexibility of a
fully remote work environment along with a
flexible schedule, allowing you to balance professional success with personal priorities while making a meaningful difference.
Role PurposeResponsible for the design, development, administration and management of appeals related to all government healthcare program integrity auditors, along with appeals related to non-contracted managed care claim denials. This responsibility will include but is not limited to collaboration with attorneys, physicians, case managers, revenue cycle personnel and payers to appeal denials. Responsible for designing an appeals paradigm to establish the parameters for appeals, based on the matter, cost, history, and likelihood of success. The incumbent will work with consultants and legal counsel (internal/external) to represent the interests of BJC in the appeals process through the five stages of appeals, including administrative and judicial review. Additionally, the position is responsible for designing and implementing audit plans to help assess and ensure BJC's compliance with billing issues, including those related to medical necessity and non-covered services, as defined by government payors. The Manager is a member of BJC's Compliance and RAC Teams and fully participates in conducting investigations, researching regulatory issues and delivering applicable compliance education.
ResponsibilitiesManages individual(s) including but not limited to: hires, trains, assigns work, manages & evaluates performance, conducts professional development plans. Ensures that the productivity and actions of that group meet/support the overall operational goals of the department as established by department leadership.Designs, develops and implements BJC's integrity appeals program.Administers and directs the appeals process by communicating directly with program integrity audit contractors.Designs, develops and manages medical necessity audits, including those related to observation and one-day stay billing.Develops processes and policies for effectively tracking and managing audit denials and evaluates internal and external systems for enhancing efficiencies.Minimum RequirementsEducationHigh School Diploma or GEDExperience5-10 yearsSupervisor Experience2-5 yearsPreferred RequirementsEducationBachelor's Degree - Bus/HC Admin/Nursing/related
Experience10+ yearsBenefits and Legal StatementBJC Total RewardsAt BJC we're committed to providing you and your family with benefits and resources to help you manage your physical, emotional, social and financial well-being.
- Comprehensive medical, dental, vison, life insurance, and legal services available first day of the month after hire date
- Disability insurance* paid for by BJC
- Annual 4% BJC Automatic Retirement Contribution
- 401(k) plan with BJC match
- Tuition Assistance available on first day
- BJC Institute for Learning and Development
- Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
- Paid Time Off benefit combines vacation, sick days, holidays and personal time
- Adoption assistance
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