Medical Review & Appeals
Independent medical review services supported by a national panel of board-certified physician reviewers across 48+ states and 60+ specialties.
Review Types
- Medical Necessity
Evaluating the clinical appropriateness of services, treatments, or procedures based on evidence-based criteria. - Level of Care
Determining the medically appropriate setting for patient care, including readmission and continued stay authorizations. - DRG Validation
Verifying the accuracy of Diagnostic Related Group coding assignments against clinical documentation. - Clinical Validation
Assessing clinical records to substantiate documented diagnoses and ensure objective clinical accuracy. - Audit
Conducting comprehensive clinical healthcare audits to ensure adherence to established medical standards and guidelines.
Appeals
- 1st, 2nd, or 3rd Level Appeals
Delivering comprehensive, conflict-free dispute resolution across all stages of the grievance and appeal lifecycle. - Internal or External Reviews
Providing independent, objective determinations for both internal administrative reviews and binding external independent reviews.
Director of Medical Review Services
Lisa Ricevuto, RN, BSN