Charge Analyst

Ascension; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 68,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

403(b) retirement plan

PTO and holidays (pro-rated)

Tuition reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Parental leave

Adoption assistance

Pet insurance

Transportation savings

Job summary

Ascension in Austin is seeking a charge master analyst to review, analyze and coordinate charge master activities. You’ll use clinical and coding knowledge to ensure accurate and compliant charge items and resolve billing inconsistencies.

You’ll collaborate with the managed care department to code billable items for reimbursement, support audits, and educate other departments on payer changes and denial/appeal processes.

Qualifications

• High School diploma equivalency with 2 years of cumulative experience OR Associate’s degree/Bachelor’s degree OR 4 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.

Responsibilities

• Uses clinical and coding knowledge to ensure accurate and compliant charge items and to recognize and resolve billing inconsistencies.
• Collaborates with managed care department to code billable items for reimbursement. Collaborates with appropriate staff to secure information for billable items.
• Analyzes content of reports and software edits to facilitate revisions with appropriate departments.
• Coordinates projects and audits to improve processes related to revenue cycle, efficiency of charging and billing, and collection efforts.
• Educates case management staff and other departments regarding payer changes and denial/appeal process.

Education

High School diploma equivalency with 2 years of cumulative experience OR Associate’s degree/Bachelor’s degree OR 4 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.

Job description

Your future role at a glance
Reviews, analyzes and coordinates charge master activities.

How you’ll make an impact in this role

• Utilizes clinical and coding knowledge to ensure accurate and compliant charge items and to recognize and resolve billing inconsistencies.
• Collaborates with managed care department to code billable items for reimbursement. Collaborates with appropriate staff to secure information for billable items.
• Analyzes content of reports and software edits to facilitate revisions with appropriate departments.
• Coordinates projects and audits to improve processes related to revenue cycle, efficiency of charging and billing, and collection efforts.
• Educates case management staff and other departments regarding payer changes and denial/appeal process.

What Minimum Requirements You’ll Need

Licensure / Certification / Registration

• Required Credential(s):
• None Required.

Education

• High School diploma equivalency with 2 years of cumulative experience OR Associate’s degree/Bachelor’s degree OR 4 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.

Benefits that help you thrive

• Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options
• Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance
• Time to recharge: pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays
• Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning
• Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources
• Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits
• Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more

Life at Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity

Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 99,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you’ll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.

Equal employment opportunity employer

Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster.

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