Optum ยท 1 day ago
Clinical Appeals Auditor - Remote
Optum, part of LHC Group, is a leading post-acute care partner dedicated to helping people feel their best. The Clinical Appeals Auditor will ensure clinical documentation meets standards by auditing and appealing records for various health services, while maintaining compliance and protecting reimbursement. This role offers the flexibility to work remotely within the U.S.
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Responsibilities
Reviews clinical documentation for Home Health, Hospice, LTACHs, and Community-Based Services in response to governmental audits (e.g., ADRs, RACs, CERTs, ZPICs)
Ensures consistency in clinical reviews through standardized processes and high inter-rater reliability
Drafts professional response letters and manages internal determinations for audit appeals
Coordinates and tracks appeal assignments, ensuring deadlines are met and documentation is prepared for Administrative Law Judge hearings
Maintains up-to-date knowledge of federal/state regulations, industry standards, and internal policies related to compliance and reimbursement
Collaborates across departments to minimize operational disruptions and communicate audit trends for corrective action
Supports the Governmental Audit Supervisor with repayment processes and additional compliance audits
Qualification
Required
Associate's degree in Nursing
Current and unrestricted licensure as a LPN
1+ years of experience in hospice, LTACH, and/or home health care
Working knowledge of reimbursement and compliance regulations
Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, etc.)
Preferred
Bachelor's degree in Nursing
Experience in auditing and analyzing clinical documentation
Demonstrated leadership qualities
All employees working remotely will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group's Telecommuter Policy
Benefits
Comprehensive benefits package
Incentive and recognition programs
Equity stock purchase
401k contribution
Company
Optum
Optum is a healthcare company that provides pharmacy services, health care operations, and population health management. It is a sub-organization of UnitedHealth Group.
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