Approval Officer

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Evaluate the Pre Approval requests from medical necessity for the requested service according to the medical data provided and accurately code the service description codes stated on the prior authorization requests, according to accepted medical coding rules, medical guidelines and policy’s schedule of benefits.

• Respond to Insurance/ TPA queries and liaise with concerned department without any delay.

• Responsible for receiving, evaluating and escalating second opinion cases and case management.

• Prepares reports of daily activity as requested for management and assists management in monthly reports as requested.

• Attend Meetings and Presentation.

• To adjust duties in case of any sudden/ emergency unplanned leaves by colleagues.

• Managing and handling pending cases (if any) to the next shift colleagues.

• Performs any other jobs or duties assigned by the HOD from time to time within the scope of job title.