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Nurse Reviewer 1

Elevance Health

Job description

The Nurse Reviewer 1 conducts preauthorization, out-of-network, and appropriateness of treatment reviews for diagnostic imaging services using clinical guidelines. Collaborates with healthcare providers and members to promote appropriate, high-quality, and effective use of diagnostic imaging. Conducts initial medical necessity clinical screening, reviews exception preauthorization requests, notifies providers of determinations, and follows up for additional clinical information. Requires ASN and 3 years clinical nursing experience in ambulatory or hospital setting, or 1 year in utilization/medical/quality management or call center. Current unrestricted RN license in applicable state(s) required. Familiarity with UM guidelines, ICD-10, and managed care preferred. Work schedule: Monday-Friday with weekend rotation every 14 weeks. Training: Monday-Friday 8am-4:30pm CST for at least 3 weeks. Virtual role with required in-person training sessions.

Key responsibilities

  • Conduct initial medical necessity clinical screening for diagnostic imaging preauthorization requests
  • Review exception preauthorization requests for out-of-network services
  • Notify ordering physician or provider office of determination decisions
  • Follow up to obtain additional clinical information
  • Ensure proper documentation and communication per department standards

What you bring

  • Active unrestricted RN license in applicable state(s)
  • 3 years clinical nursing experience in ambulatory or hospital setting, or 1 year in UM/medical management/quality management/call center
  • Familiarity with Utilization Management Guidelines, ICD-10 coding, managed care preferred

Tags

Utilization ReviewPreauthorizationDiagnostic ImagingRemoteRN

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