Senior Utilization Management Nurse

4 weeks ago


Long Beach CA, United States Blue Shield of CA Full time

Job Summary

The Senior Utilization Management Nurse will be responsible for reviewing medical documents and applying clinical criteria to establish the most appropriate level of care. This role requires a strong understanding of medical necessity, coding accuracy, and contract compliance.

Key Responsibilities

  • Perform retrospective utilization reviews and first-level determination approvals for members using BSC evidenced-based guidelines, policies, and nationally recognized clinical criteria.
  • Conduct clinical reviews of claims for medical necessity, coding accuracy, medical policy compliance, and contract compliance.
  • Prepare and present cases to the Medical Director for medical director oversight and necessity determination.
  • Develop and review member-centered documentation and correspondence reflecting determinations in compliance with regulatory and accreditation standards.
  • Identify potential quality of care issues, service, or treatment delays and intervene as clinically appropriate.

Requirements

  • Requires a Bachelor's of Science in Nursing or advanced degree preferred.
  • Requires a current California RN License.
  • Typically requires a college degree or equivalent experience and minimum 5 years of prior relevant experience.
  • Requires strong written and oral communication skills, analytical and problem-solving skills, and attention to detail.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Active AAPC or ADHIMA coding certification, e.g., CPC-CIC or COC with procedure coding experience (HCPCS/CPT) preferred.
  • Strong computer navigation skills and arbitration experience preferred.

Pay Range

The pay range for this role is: $ to $ for California.

Note

Please note that this range represents the pay range for this and many other positions at Blue Shield that fall into this pay grade.



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