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Registered Nurse Appeals Writer

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    This checklist was electronically signed on (Today’s date)

    This checklist is designed to guide our client facilities in assessing your proficiency in your nursing specialty. Please use the scale provided to indicate your level of experience and expertise in each of the areas listed below.

    Skill Level Indicator:

    • ★ = No Experience

    • ★★ = Requires Training

    • ★★★ = Capable with Supervision

    • ★★★★ = Capable Independently

    KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES

    Review, analysis and extraction of clinical information from patient records

    Drafting of effective narratives for Medicare and Medicaid appeals documentation

    Drafted briefs in support of denied cases under appeal at all levels of the government appeals process

    Maintained current knowledge base of medical coding

    Knowledge of federal and state hopsital Utilization Review ("UR") regulations

    Knowledge of of Medicare guidelines regarding medical necessity

    Knowledge of of Medicare guidelines regarding inpatient and outpatient observation

    Research and preparation for beneficiary hearings

    Experience testifying as expert witness in hearings

    Collaborated with internal and external legal sources

    Chart review skills

    Ability to quickly research and extract relevant data from a medical record

    Develop and Draft clear narratives for a solid case in support of medical claims for appeals

    Experience with electronic medical record

    Knowledge and experience with acute hospital utilization review using InterQual and/or Milliman

    Working knowledge of medical coding

    Knowledge and experience with case management

    Knowledge and experience with government and contacted payers

    Attention to details, timeliness and accuracy

    Ability to work independently while working efficiently

    Ability to work comfortably within a high production team

    AGE SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES

    Infant (Birth - 1 year)

    Preschooler (ages 2-5 years)

    Childhood (ages 6-12 years)

    Adolescents (ages 13-21 years)

    Young Adults (ages 22-39 years)

    Adults (ages 40-64 years)

    Older Adults (ages 65-79 years)

    Elderly (ages 80+ years)