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Utilization Review Nurse
SPECIALIST • $56/HR

Utilization Review Nurse

Reviews the medical necessity and appropriateness of admissions and continued stays against clinical guidelines to manage cost and quality of care.

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⚡️ Core Competencies

  • Medical Necessity Review
  • InterQual / MCG Criteria
  • Payer Communication
  • Appeals & Denials
  • Clinical Documentation
  • Regulatory Compliance

🎯 Sample Activities

  • Conduct clinical reviews of admissions and continued stays using InterQual or MCG criteria
  • Screen for the appropriateness of admissions and communicate medical necessity to payers
  • Prepare and submit clinical information to support authorizations and manage denials and appeals
  • Recommend alternate levels of care when inpatient criteria are not met