Physician Reviewer (Hematology, Oncology OR Psychiatry (Texas))
Position Purpose: Performs advanced (senior-level) work. Provides dissatisfied beneficiaries and/or providers/suppliers the opportunity to present documentation to demonstrate why an appeal should be allowed. Provides a denovo independent second level determination based on the documentation, facts, laws, regulations, and guidelines. Works under limited supervision, with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgement. Essential Responsibilities: β’ Writes a reconsideration decision that is clear and supports the determination made. β’ Makes sound, independent decisions based on medical evidence in accordance with statutes, regulation, rulings, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) policy, and local Medicare policy, or other authoritative sources. β’ Ensures that all appeal issues raised by the beneficiary, representative, and supplier have been addressed. β’ Provides a fair and impartial decision. β’ Conducts research using online federal regulations, Medicare Administrative Contractor (MAC) policy, standards of medical practice, CMS contractor manuals, coverage issues manuals, and medical literature to complete an accurate and well-supported decision. β’ Stays abreast of changes in medical practices, policies and procedures. β’ Participates in on-going training and education as deemed necessary by results of the companyβs Quality Program. Minimum Qualifications Education β’ Doctor of Medicine or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree from an accredited Medical School License and Certification β’ Active State license to practice medicine β’ Board certification Experience β’ Five (5) years of clinical or direct patient care EOE Minorities/Females/Vet/Disability Job Type: Contract Pay: $10.00 - $150.00 per hour Work Location: Remote Apply tot his job