Work From Home Work From Home Work From Home, Indiana 46544 The Clinical Denial Specialist II functions as a hospital liaison to appeal denied claims for Medicare, Medicaid, Managed and Commercial insurance. This position entails detailed retrospective review via EPIC of patient medical records to analyze and compile data for additional documentation request and claim denials, using trends and patterns identified to support process improvement. WHO WE ARE Franciscan Health is a leading healthcare organization dedicated to providing exceptional patient care and promoting health and wellness in our community. Our mission is to ensure that every patient receives the highest quality of care through innovation, compassion, and excellence. With 11 ministries and access points across Indiana, Franciscan Health is one of the largest Catholic health care systems in the Midwest. Franciscan Health takes pride in hiring coworkers who provide compassionate, comprehensive care for our patients and the communities we serve. WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8am - 4:30 pm EST Develop reports. Review governmental contractor’s response. Identify underlying root causes for potential denials and works closely with departments and Clinical Documentation Integrity to reduce denials. Write and ensure all appeals are filed in a prompt and timely manner for Medicare, Medicaid, Managed, and Commercials Payor. Audit medical documentation for adherence to insurance and CMS guidelines relating to inpatient/ observation services, or other denial issues. Use knowledge of inpatient criteria to establish medical necessity letters. QUALIFICATIONS Bachelor's degree in Nursing or Associate degree in Nursing with 5 years of nursing experience required Active Indiana RN license required 3 years of denial related experience required 5 years Nursing or Case Management preferred TRAVEL IS REQUIRED: Never or Rarely JOB RANGE: Clinical Denials Specialist II: $67,142.40 – $92, 331.20 INCENTIVE: Not Applicable EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER It is the policy of Franciscan Alliance to provide equal employment to its employees and qualified applicants for employment as otherwise required by an applicable local, state or Federal law. Franciscan Alliance reserves a Right of Conscience objection in the event local, state or Federal ordinances that violate its values and the free exercise of its religious rights. Franciscan Alliance is committed to equal employment opportunity. Franciscan provides eligible employees with comprehensive benefit offerings. Find an overview on the benefit section of our career site, jobs.franciscanhealth.org.