The Review Services Coordinator is a critical role in adjudicating pre-authorization coverage requests for all types of services - medical and DME. The work environment is fast paced and at many times complex. Knowledge of health plan functions is required and include reading and interpreting contracts and coverage and understanding claims payment. This role includes handling a high volume of incoming calls from members and providers, managing multiple requests simultaneously and accurately and easily identifying requests that require a higher level of clinical review. This position must have a strong knowledge of medical terminology, CPT, HCPC and ICD coding as well as strong computer skills. This position requires that all CMS, State and Federal compliance and regulatory requirements be met.

• Adjudicate pre-authorization requests for all services - medical & DME. Determine urgency of request based on information provided. Enter & process selected patient medical information into the Referral Management System (RMS) to produce the authorization.
• Receive and process incoming phone calls from members, providers and internal KFHPW departments.
• Perfom and research complex issues related to authorization denials, delays and claims related issues. Ability to get to the root cause of an issue and provide a accurate, concise explanation to the member, provider and/or internal KFHPW department.
• Other duties as assigned (eWatson, training, JIVA, Ring of Defense)