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Physician Advisor – (P2P) Medical Reviewer (1099 Contractor)
About this role
Position Summary The Physician Advisor (1099 Contractor) is a licensed physician responsible for conducting clinical discussions with treating providers regarding utilization management determinations. The physician applies Medicare/CMS requirements, applicable medical necessity criteria, health plan policies, and clinical judgment to determine the appropriate level of care and/or medical necessity of requested services.
The role supports timely, consistent, evidence-based utilization management while providing treating physicians an opportunity to discuss relevant clinical information before or following an adverse determination, as applicable. Key Responsibilities Conduct scheduled and ad hoc peer-to-peer discussions with treating physicians and other qualified providers regarding inpatient, outpatient, post-acute, and other authorization requests.
Review the member's clinical documentation, utilization management review, applicable criteria, and rationale for the proposed or issued determination before the P2P discussion. Evaluate medical necessity and the appropriate level of care, including inpatient versus observation/outpatient status when applicable. Apply CMS Medicare Advantage requirements, the Two-Midnight benchmark, applicable NCDs/LCDs, MCG or other approved clinical criteria, and health plan policies as appropriate.
Discuss the clinical rationale for determinations clearly, professionally, and collegially with treating providers. Consider additional clinical information presented during the P2P and determine whether it changes the medical necessity determination. Approve or overturn a proposed adverse determination when newly presented information supports coverage, within delegated authority and organizational policy. Escalate complex, high-risk, or unclear cases to the appropriate Medical Director or clinical leadership.
Document P2P discussions accurately and contemporaneously, including the clinical information discussed, physician participants, outcome, and rationale. Complete P2P requests within established regulatory and organizational turnaround times. Identify recurring clinical, documentation, criteria, or provider-education opportunities and communicate trends to UM leadership. Collaborate with nurses, medical directors, appeals and grievances, provider engagement, and other operational teams as needed.