Clinical Review Nurse Specialist

2 weeks ago


Long Beach, California, United States Molina Healthcare Full time

Job Overview
As a key member of our clinical team, the Clinical Review Nurse Specialist is responsible for evaluating medical documentation to confirm medical necessity and the appropriate level of care. This role involves utilizing MCG/InterQual guidelines, state and federal regulations, billing, and coding standards, as well as Molina policies to ensure accurate reimbursement for healthcare providers.

Key Responsibilities
- Conduct comprehensive clinical reviews of retrospective medical claims, including previously denied cases where appeals have been initiated, to validate medical necessity and ensure precise billing and claims processing.
- Identify and document quality of care concerns.
- Engage in complex claim evaluations, which may include DRG validation, itemized bill assessments, and reviews of inpatient readmissions, leveraging insights from the Payment Integrity analytical team.
- Maintain detailed records of clinical review findings and audit results in the designated database.
- Provide necessary documentation to support denial and payment modification decisions.
- Reassess medical claims and related records independently, applying advanced clinical expertise and thorough knowledge of applicable federal and state regulations, Molina policies, and personal judgment to evaluate service appropriateness, length of stay, and level of care.

Collaboration and Support
- Review clinical guidelines and criteria with Medical Directors regarding denial decisions, ensuring all recommendations for denial or payment modification are well-supported.
- Act as a clinical resource for Utilization Management, Chief Medical Officers, and other healthcare professionals involved in member inquiries and appeals.
- Offer training and mentorship to clinical colleagues.
- Identify members with special needs and refer them to appropriate Molina Healthcare programs in accordance with established protocols.

Qualifications
- Graduate from an accredited nursing program.
- Minimum of 3 years of clinical nursing experience and at least 1 year in Utilization Review or Medical Claims Review.
- A minimum of 2 years of experience in claims auditing, medical necessity review, and coding is preferred.
- Familiarity with state and federal regulations is essential.

Licensure and Certifications
- Must possess an active, unrestricted State Registered Nursing (RN) license in good standing.

Preferred Education and Experience
- Bachelor's Degree in Nursing or a related health field is preferred.
- Experience in critical care, emergency medicine, medical-surgical nursing, or pediatrics is advantageous.
- Advanced practice nursing and billing/coding experience are also preferred.

Preferred Certifications
- Certifications such as Certified Clinical Coder, Certified Medical Audit Specialist, Certified Case Manager, Certified Professional in Healthcare Management, or Certified Professional in Healthcare Quality are desirable.

Molina Healthcare is committed to providing a competitive benefits and compensation package and is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) M/F/D/V.



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