Appeals Processing Senior Representative, Evernorth, Remote at The Cigna Group

Overview

Position Summary The Clinical Coder conducts outpatient post-service administrative claims or appeals coverage determinations (such as bundling reviews) for which they are empowered outside of our company's clinical unit manager program requirements. This role applies all benefit plan limitations or exclusions and applicable federal and state regulatory requirements to each case review, including Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. The Clinical Coder also keeps all HIPAA regulatory requirements.

This role is for a Medical Coder; not Appeals Processing. Responsibilities Makes coverage determinations only on retrospective administrative OP claims/appeals such as bundling reviews using standard NAO and claims policies and procedures and company administrative guidelines. Research claims and appeals information, submitted review request letters or referrals and related materials in order to make coverage determinations on retrospective OP claims/appeals such as bundling reviews.

Accurately screens any claim referral or appeal subject to state or federal mandates in order to correctly make coverage determinations on retrospective administrative outpatient claims/appeals such as bundling. Confirms appeal set up to meet state regulatory requirements on non-ASO appeals. Communicates approval or denial determinations made on retrospective administrative outpatient claims/appeals such as bundling reviews as required.

Benefits

• , with a focus on supporting your whole health. Starting on day one of your employment, you’ll be offered several health-related

Benefits

• including medical, vision, dental, and well-being and behavioral health programs.
• We also offer 401(k), company paid life insurance, tuition reimbursement, a minimum of 18 days of paid time off per year and paid holidays.
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• About The Cigna Group Doing something meaningful starts with a simple decision, a commitment to changing lives.
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