As a Patient Access Case Manager supporting the Interventional Spine business, you will play a critical role in navigating patients through the insurance authorization and appeals process. You will work closely with internal team members as well as physicians and patients to identify and resolve barriers to access, ensuring timely and successful reimbursement. Your expertise will help patients receive the care they need while supporting Boston Scientific’s mission to transform lives through innovative medical solutions.
This role follows a remote work mode. Qualified candidates from any location in the United States will be considered.
Boston Scientific will not offer sponsorship or take over sponsorship of an employment visa for this position.
Responsibilities
Following up on prior authorization requests to ensure receipt and appropriate review by health plans
Applying pressure to health plans that decline reviews based on negative or missing coverage policies for Intracept
Accurately identifying denial reasons and developing effective appeal strategies
Drafting appeal letters, external reviews, and documentation for administrative law judge hearings
Monitoring case status and re-engaging payers until a final determination is made, exhausting all appeal rights
Representing Medicare Advantage patients during administrative law judge hearings via phone
Submitting prior authorization requests as needed to support team goals
Drafting clear and professional communication to physicians, patients, and payers
Maintaining accurate, detailed case documentation to support case progression
Verifying authorization approvals to ensure all procedure codes and timeframes are captured prior to surgery
Monitoring and analyzing payer trends related to approvals and denials, sharing insights with the team
Clearly communicating case updates, required information, and next steps with internal and external stakeholders
Acting as a resource for teammates and onboarding new employees
Prioritizing tasks based on urgency and case volume (expected total case volume: 140–160)
Required qualifications
2+ years' experience in a pain management or spine-related prior authorization role, including:
Reviewing clinical records to support medical necessity
Submitting prior authorization requests for medical procedures
Interpreting denials and drafting appeals
Applying payer coverage criteria to achieve favorable outcomes
2+ years' experience working within software systems to complete core responsibilities
Ability to travel less than 5%
Ability to work a 40-hour week
Ability to sit/stand at a workstation for up to 8 hours per day
High school diploma
Preferred qualifications
Experience with neuromodulation or basivertebral nerve ablation procedures
Strong verbal and written communication skills, including assertive communication with payers
Familiarity with software systems such as EMRs, payer portals, Microsoft Office, and Salesforce
Requisition ID: 617400
Minimum Salary: $58200
Maximum Salary: $110500
The anticipated compensation listed above and the value of core and optional employee benefits offered by Boston Scientific (BSC) – see www.bscbenefitsconnect.com— will vary based on actual location of the position and other pertinent factors considered in determining actual compensation for the role. Compensation will be commensurate with demonstrable level of experience and training, pertinent education including licensure and certifications, among other relevant business or organizational needs. At BSC, it is not typical for an individual to be hired near the bottom or top of the anticipated salary range listed above.
Compensation for non-exempt (hourly), non-sales roles may also include variable compensation from time to time (e.g., any overtime and shift differential) and annual bonus target (subject to plan eligibility and other requirements).
Compensation for exempt, non-sales roles may also include variable compensation, i.e., annual bonus target and long-term incentives (subject to plan eligibility and other requirements).
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