LifeBridge Health, Inc.
Baltimore, MD
Summary: The Utilization Review Nurse RN conducts initial, concurrent and retrospective chart review for clinical, financial and resource utilization information. Provides intervention and coordination to decrease avoidable delays and denial of payment. Interfaces with 3rd party payers by providing pertinent, relevant clinical information. Responsibilities Include: Reviews the medical record by applying utilization review criteria, to assess clinical, financial, and resource consumption. Enters clinical reviews into the software program. Maintains close communication with external reviewers/internal financial counselors/patient access personnel and performs certification activities as required by payor. Monitors and identifies patterns or trends in utilization management. Monitors potential and actual denials and coordinates with nurse Care Manager and/or Social Worker for any follow up necessary. Documents in software program the actions taken to coordinate care and avoid...
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Nursing
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