Charge Capture Associate (Outpatient) – Evening Shift: 4pm–12:30am, 5 days a week, occasional weekends. Requires strong data entry skills. Full‑time, part‑time, contract, or temporary. In‑office position in San Luis Obispo, CA, United States.
Job Summary
Accurately capture and code outpatient charges for timely billing. Review medical records to verify CPT/ICD codes and modifiers. Adhere to confidentiality and HIPAA/privacy requirements at all times.
The Opportunity
You are a fast learner who wants to grow professionally. Our team values continuous performance improvement and rewards based on merit.
Responsibilities
- Accurately capture and code outpatient charges for timely billing.
- Review medical records to verify CPT/ICD codes and modifiers.
- Adhere to confidentiality and HIPAA/privacy requirements at all times.
- Identify and resolve coding discrepancies to minimize denials.
- Ensure compliance with payer policies and company coding guidelines.
- Maintain and monitor productivity pipeline to forecast revenue potential.
- Collaborate with clinical staff to obtain missing documentation.
- Maintain accurate audit trails and update patient/workflow records.
- Assist in monthly/quarterly revenue reporting and KPI tracking.
- Participate in training and professional development to advance skills.
- Escalate complex cases to senior staff for review and guidance.
- Support on‑site team with daily huddles and performance updates.
Experience / Qualifications
- Accurate outpatient charge capture with CPT/ICD/modifier verification.
- HIPAA/privacy compliance and confidentiality throughout all tasks.
- Review medical records to validate coding against payer policies.
- Identify and resolve coding discrepancies to reduce denials.
- Maintain productivity pipeline and forecast revenue potential.
- Collaborate with clinical staff to obtain missing documentation.
- Maintain audit trails and update patient/workflow records accurately.
- Support monthly/quarterly revenue reporting and KPI tracking.
- Participate in ongoing training to advance coding and billing skills.
- Escalate complex cases to senior staff for review and guidance.
Benefits
- On‑site role based in San Luis Obispo, CA.
- Competitive base salary offered as the primary form of compensation.
- Opportunity for professional development and performance-based rewards.