Appeals M.D. - Plastic Surgeon Required - Remote

About this role

At UnitedHealthcare, we're simplifying the health care experience, creating healthier communities and removing barriers to quality care. The work you do here impacts the lives of millions of people for the better. Come build the health care system of tomorrow, making it more responsive, affordable and optimized

Ready to make a difference? Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together Work at home! You'll enjoy the flexibility to work remotely * from anywhere within the U.S

as you take on some tough challenges. Primary Responsibilities: The Appeals and Grievances Medical Director is responsible for ongoing clinical review and adjudication of appeals and grievances cases for UnitedHealthcare associated companies. Performance accountabilities include: Perform individual case review for appeals and grievances for various health plan and insurance products, which may include PPO, ASO, HMO, MAPD, and PDP

The appeals are in response to adverse determinations for medical services related to benefit design and coverage and the application of clinical criteria of medical policies Perform Department of Insurance/Department of Managed Healthcare, and CMS regulatory responses Communicate with UnitedHealthcare medical directors regarding appeals decision rationales, and benefit interpretations Communicate with UnitedHealthcare Regional and Plan medical directors and network management staff regarding access, availability, network, and quality issues Actively participate in team meetings focused on communication, feedback, problem solving, process improvement, staff training and evaluation, and the sharing of program results Provide clinical and strategic input when participating in organizational committees, projects, and task forces What makes your clinical career greater with UnitedHealth Group? You can improve the health of others and help heal the health care system. You can work with in an incredible team culture; a clinical and business collaboration that is lear

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