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Boston Scientific Patient Access Case Manager 
United States, Minnesota, Arden Hills 
76429302

20.09.2024

Your responsibilities will include:

  • Follow up on prior authorization requests to health plans to ensure receipt and proper review for medical necessity.
  • Apply pressure on health plans that refuse to review based on negative or absent coverage policy for Intracept.
  • Accurately identify payer denial reasons and develop an action plan for appeal.
  • Draft letters for appeal, external review, and administrative law judge hearings.
  • Monitor and re-engage payer until final determination is made – ensuring each available level of appeal is used and all appeal rights are exhausted.
  • Participate in administrative law judge hearings via phone, presenting on behalf of the Medicare Advantage patient.
  • Submit prior authorization requests to health plan as needed to assist the team achieving identified goals and objectives.
  • Draft all case related communication to physicians, patients and payers in a clear and concise manner.
  • Document all case activity and correspondence for cases in a timely and accurate manner to provide chronological details of case progress.
  • Confirm accuracy of authorization approval details, ensuring all codes are captured and authorization is within approved timeframes prior to surgery.
  • Manage and monitor payer trends as it relates to approvals/denials and communicate trends to the team.
  • Clearly communicate with internal and external customers regarding patient access to Intracept Procedure, including but not limited to (case status, needed information, TM involvement, reporting etc.).
  • Act as a resource for fellow team members and new employees.
  • Prioritize tasks according to urgency:
    • Expected Total case volume 140-160

Required qualifications:

  • 2+ years’ experience in a pain management/spine prior authorization role. Experience must include:
    • Reviewing clinical records and extracting key information to support medical necessity
    • Submitting prior authorization requests for medical procedures
    • Interpreting procedure denials and drafting appeals
    • Understanding and leveraging payer coverage criteria to ensure positive outcomes
  • 2+ years utilizing software systems to perform tasks
  • Travel < 5%
  • 40-hour work week
  • Ability to sit/stand at a workstation 8 hours per day
  • High school diploma

Preferred qualifications:

  • Neuromodulation/Basivertebral nerve ablation experience
  • Ability to communicate clearly and assertively with payers
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Software experience, i.e. EMR, payer portals, Microsoft Office, Salesforce

Please be advised that certain US based positions, including without limitation field sales and service positions that call on hospitals and/or health care centers, require acceptable proof of COVID-19 vaccination status. Candidates will be notified during the interview and selection process if the role(s) for which they have applied require proof of vaccination as a condition of employment. Boston Scientific continues to evaluate its policies and protocols regarding the COVID-19 vaccine and will comply with all applicable state and federal law and healthcare credentialing requirements. As employees of the Company, you will be expected to meet the ongoing requirements for your roles, including any new requirements, should the Company’s policies or protocols change with regard to COVID-19 vaccination.