Medical Claims Review Manager jobs in Cleveland, OH

Location: METROHEALTH MEDICAL CENTER

Biweekly Hours: 64.00

Shift: variable start time, day shift

The MetroHealth System is redefining health care by going beyond medical treatment to improve the foundations of community health and well-being: affordable housing, a cleaner environment, economic opportunity and access to fresh food, convenient transportation, legal help and other services. The system strives to become as good at preventing disease as it is at treating it. Founded in 1837, Cuyahoga County’s safety-net health system operates four hospitals, four emergency departments and more than 20 health centers.

Responsible for supporting the physician and interdisciplinary team in the provision of patient care by ensuring the appropriate level of care at the point of entry. The utilization review nurse will work on defined patient populations and is responsible for an initial clinical review at the point of patient entry to the inpatient care setting, this includes observation status. Will collaborate with other interdisciplinary team members to develop and participate in a systematic approach to denial management, and in so doing reduce organizational exposure to revenue loss. Actively participates in the denial management process; improve reimbursement by optimizing revenue recovery due to inappropriate level of care, failure to meet medical necessity, and/or severity of illness. Upholds the mission, vision, values, and customer service standards of The MetroHealth System.