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Position Summary
Responsible for managing to resolution Fast Track Appeal scenarios for Medicare products, which contain multiple issues and may require coordination of responses from multiple business units. Appeals are typically more complex and may require outreach and deviation from standard processes to complete. Act as a subject matter expert by providing training, coaching, or responding to complex issues. May have contact with outside plan sponsors or regulators.
Research and resolves Fast Track Appeals as appropriate. Can identify and reroute inappropriate work items that do not meet appeal criteria as well as identify trends in misrouted work. Assemble all data used in making denial determinations and can act as subject matter expert with regards to unit workflows, fiduciary responsibility and appeals processes and procedures. Research standard plan design, certification of coverage and potential contractual deviations to determine the accuracy and appropriateness of a benefit/administrative denial. Can review a clinical determination and understand rationale for decision. Able to research claim processing logic and various systems to verify accuracy of claim payment, member eligibility data, billing/payment status, and prior to initiation of the appeal process. Serves as point person for newer staff in answering questions associated with claims/customer service systems and products. Educates team mates as well as other areas on all components within member or provider/practitioner complaints/appeals for all products and services. Coordinates efforts both internally and across departments to successfully resolve claims research, SPD/COC interpretation, letter content, state or federal regulatory language, triaging of complaint/appeal issues, and similar situations requiring a higher level of expertise. Identifies trends and emerging issues and reports on and gives input on potential solutions. Delivers internal quality reviews, provides appropriate support in third party audits, customer meetings, regulatory meetings and consultant meetings when required. Understands and can respond to Executive complaints and appeals. Follow up to assure Fast Track appeal is handled within established timeframe to meet company and regulatory requirements.
Act as single point of contact for Fast Track appeals on behalf of members or providers, as assigned.
Required Qualifications
Knowledge of Fast Track Appeals and includes CMS Guidelines for Fast Track Appeals, MS Word, MS EXCEL, MHK, QuickBase applications, Avaya System, GPS
Preferred Qualifications
2-3 years' experience that includes both Medicare platforms, products, and benefits; patient management; compliance and regulatory analysis; special investigations; provider relations; customer service or audit experience. Experience in research and analysis of utilization management systems.
Education
- HS Diploma, Associate's degree or equivalent experience
Anticipated Weekly Hours
40Time Type
Full timePay Range
The typical pay range for this role is:
$18.50 - $38.82This pay range represents the base hourly rate or base annual full-time salary for all positions in the job grade within which this position falls. The actual base salary offer will depend on a variety of factors including experience, education, geography and other relevant factors.
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Great benefits for great people
We take pride in offering a comprehensive and competitive mix of pay and benefits that reflects our commitment to our colleagues and their families.
Additional details about available benefits are provided during the application process and on Benefits Moments.
Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state and local laws.
Skills Required
- Knowledge of Fast Track Appeals and CMS Guidelines
- 2-3 years experience in Medicare platforms, products, benefits, and customer service
- HS Diploma or equivalent experience
CVS Health Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about CVS Health and has not been reviewed or approved by CVS Health.
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Healthcare Strength — Healthcare coverage is positioned as comprehensive for benefits-eligible colleagues, including medical, dental, and vision with free preventive care and access to virtual care and select no-cost MinuteClinic services. Mental health support is also highlighted with no-cost confidential counseling sessions per issue.
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Retirement Support — Retirement benefits include a 401(k) with a dollar-for-dollar match up to 5% after meeting service and hours requirements. Ownership programs are also offered through an employee stock purchase plan with a stated purchase discount.
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Pay Growth & Progression — A companywide minimum wage floor establishes a baseline that is framed as a positive starting point in some roles and markets. Unionized or high-cost areas are described as having clearer wage scales and step-ups that can materially lift pay over time.
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What We Do
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