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Conducts initial medical necessity clinical screening and determines if initial clinical information presented meets medical necessity criteria or requires additional medical necessity review.

Conducts initial medical necessity clinical screening and determines if initial clinical information presented meets medical necessity criteria or requires additional medical necessity review.

Conducts initial medical necessity clinical screening and determines if initial clinical information presented meets medical necessity criteria or requires additional medical necessity review.

Conducts initial medical necessity clinical screening and determines if initial clinical information presented meets medical necessity criteria or requires additional medical necessity review.

Conducts initial medical necessity clinical screening and determines if initial clinical information presented meets medical necessity criteria or requires additional medical necessity review.

Conducts initial medical necessity clinical screening and determines if initial clinical information presented meets medical necessity criteria or requires additional medical necessity review.

Conducts initial medical necessity clinical screening and determines if initial clinical information presented meets medical necessity criteria or requires additional medical necessity review.

Conducts initial medical necessity clinical screening and determines if initial clinical information presented meets medical necessity criteria or requires additional medical necessity review.

Conducts initial medical necessity clinical screening and determines if initial clinical information presented meets medical necessity criteria or requires additional medical necessity review.

Conducts initial medical necessity clinical screening and determines if initial clinical information presented meets medical necessity criteria or requires additional medical necessity review.

Conducts initial medical necessity clinical screening and determines if initial clinical information presented meets medical necessity criteria or requires additional medical necessity review.

Conducts initial medical necessity clinical screening and determines if initial clinical information presented meets medical necessity criteria or requires additional medical necessity review.

Conducts initial medical necessity clinical screening and determines if initial clinical information presented meets medical necessity criteria or requires additional medical necessity review.

Conducts initial medical necessity clinical screening and determines if initial clinical information presented meets medical necessity criteria or requires additional medical necessity review.

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How much do weekday medical necessity reviewer jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 9, 2026, the average hourly pay for weekday medical necessity reviewer in the United States is $42.06, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $22.84 and $54.09 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Weekday Medical Necessity Reviewer vs Medical Claims Processor?

AspectWeekday Medical Necessity ReviewerMedical Claims Processor
CredentialsTypically requires healthcare-related certifications, such as RN or licensed healthcare professionalUsually requires administrative or insurance processing training, with some roles needing basic healthcare knowledge
Work EnvironmentHealthcare facilities, insurance companies, or remote settings reviewing medical necessity casesInsurance companies, healthcare offices, or remote data entry environments processing claims
Industry UsageCommonly used in health insurance and managed care organizationsWidely used across insurance providers and healthcare billing departments

While both roles involve working within the healthcare and insurance sectors, the Weekday Medical Necessity Reviewer focuses on evaluating the medical necessity of treatments, whereas the Medical Claims Processor handles the administrative processing of insurance claims. Understanding these differences helps job seekers identify the right career path based on their skills and interests.

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Medical Necessity Review Registered Nurse

Texas Institute for Surgery

Dallas, TX • On-site

Other

Posted 10 days ago


Job description

Medical Necessity Review Registered Nurse

Texas Institute for Surgery LL SURG - Dallas, TX 75231-5100

Description

The Medical Necessity Review Registered Nurse is responsible for ensuring appropriate patient status, medical necessity, and payer compliance through prospective, concurrent, and retrospective review.

This role serves as the clinical lead for utilization management and a key contributor to denial prevention, partnering closely with Denial Management and Revenue Cycle teams to proactively identify, mitigate, and reduce denial risk. The role also collaborates closely with Case Management to align patient status, authorization, and progression of care with payer requirements.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

  1. Conduct admission and concurrent medical necessity reviews using established criteria and ensure appropriate patient status assignment.
  2. Manage payer authorizations, reviews, and communications to support reimbursement and regulatory compliance.
  3. Identify and mitigate denial risks through proactive review of medical necessity, documentation, and authorization requirements.
  4. Collaborate with physicians, case management, and revenue cycle teams to support accurate clinical documentation, patient progression, and denial prevention.
  5. Monitor census, length of stay, high-risk cases, and reimbursement barriers, escalating issues as needed.
  6. Maintain complete utilization review documentation and support audits, quality initiatives, and process improvement activities.
Qualifications
  • Education & Training:
    • Associate's degree in nursing required
    • Bachelor's degree in nursing preferred
  • Experience:
    • 3+ years of acute care experience required
    • Experience in utilization review and/or case management in an acute care hospital setting required
  • Licensure/Certification/Registration:
    • Current RN license in the state of Texas required
    • BLS required
    • Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license as employees may occasionally be required to operate a company vehicle. Reasonable accommodations may be provided as required by law.
  • Key Skills:
    • Comprehensive knowledge of CMS regulations, utilization management standards, and commercial payer requirements.
    • Strong communication, collaboration, critical thinking, and analytical skills.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.