Clinical Utilization Specialist

4 days ago


Long Beach, California, United States Blue Shield of California Full time
Clinical Utilization Specialist, Senior

The Clinical Utilization Specialist, Senior plays a critical role in the Facility Compliance Review team at Blue Shield of California.

  • Responsibilities include reviewing post-service prepayment facility claims for compliance with contract requirements, industry standards, medical necessity, and hospital-acquired conditions/never events.
  • Performs retrospective utilization reviews and first-level determination approvals using evidence-based guidelines, policies, and nationally recognized clinical criteria across lines of business or for specific lines such as Medicare and FEP.
  • Conducts clinical reviews of claims for medical necessity, coding accuracy, medical policy compliance, and contract adherence.
  • Prepares and presents cases to Medical Directors for oversight and necessity determinations, communicating decisions to providers and/or members in accordance with state, federal, and accreditation regulations.
  • Develops and reviews member-centered documentation and correspondence reflecting determinations while adhering to regulatory and accreditation standards.
Requirements:
  • A Bachelor's of Science in Nursing or advanced degree is preferred.
  • A current California RN License is required.
  • A minimum of 5 years of prior relevant experience is typically expected.
  • Active AAPC or ADHIMA coding certification, such as CPC-CIC or COC, with procedure coding experience (HCPCS/CPT) is preferred.
Compensation:

The estimated annual salary for this position is $103,565.35, based on the specified location in California.



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