
At Optum, excelled as a Workers Compensation Senior Appeals Analyst, adeptly handling provider appeals and PPO disputes, ensuring compliance with state guidelines. Demonstrated exceptional legal research and verbal communication skills, leading training for new analysts and optimizing team efficiency. Achieved significant improvements in claims processing accuracy and speed, showcasing reliability and a strong ability to multitask.
Processed provider appeals for largest workers' compensation client ensuring state fee schedule/UCR guidelines were applied appropriately on the original processing of the claim..
Processed ppo disputes ensuring pop contracts were applied appropriately on the original claim processing.
Processed state disputes in multiple states - e.g. FL, WI, TX, NJ, MO, etc. Responded to state and/or attorney's office when appropriate to ensure timely resolution.
Provided training to new Appeals Analyst.
Ran appeals report and coordinated and distributed work amongst up to 5 different Appeals Analyst.