APPEALS SPECIALIST

Responsibilities Position Summary: This position is responsible for monitoring insurance denials by running relevant reports and documenting appeal results in MS4 and MIDAS, ensuring proper notification to providers and members. The individual oversees staff handling post-discharge provider authorization disputes and take-backs related to clinical authorization and closed chart denials. The role requires close coordination with HIM to retrieve charts and collaboration with facility clinicians to obtain missing information, ensuring a strong appeal case. Additionally, they manage the denials and appeals process for designated facilities within FRN, coordinating with facility and CBO personnel while maintaining accurate reporting documentation for staff and supervisors. Monitors insurance denials by running appropriate reports. Continuously and thoroughly documents in both MS4 and MIDAS the results of the appeals and dispositions at all levels, including notification to providers and members. Manages the staff responsible for all post-discharge provider authorization disputes and provider take-backs caused by clinical authorization and closed chart denial appeals. Works with HIM to retrieve charts and with facility clinicians to obtain any missing information in a timely manner to ensure the best possible case for appeal is submitted. Resolves issues associated with the appeals between other internal departments of the BO or external departments of the facilities served. Manages caseload and is responsible for all post-discharge provider authorization disputes and provider take-backs due to clinical authorization and closed chart denial appeals on their caseload. Benefits UHS is a challenging and rewarding work environment. Growth and development opportunities within UHS and its subsidiaries. Competitive compensation. Excellent medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug plan. 401(k) plan with company match. Generous paid time off. Qualifications High School Graduate/GED required. Associate’s Degree preferred. 1–3 years of related work experience required. Excellent verbal and written communication skills required. Solid clinical background in providing substance abuse and/or mental health treatment. Familiarity with the utilization process involved in working with health plans. Proficient in Microsoft Suite for word processing, spreadsheets, and presentations. Good understanding of dual diagnosis treatment. EEO Statement All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal‑opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success. #J-18808-Ljbffr