Charge Capture Specialist

Townsen Memorial Hospital; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

3 Medical Plans

2 Dental Plans

1 Vision Plan

Employee Assistance Program

401(k) with a 2-year vesting

PTO + Holidays

PTO + Holidays

Job summary

A healthcare facility in Houston, TX is seeking a Full-Time Charge Capture Specialist. This role involves entering and reconciling clinical and diagnostic charges to ensure timely and accurate billing. The ideal candidate will have a High School Diploma or GED, strong knowledge of CPT and ICD-10 codes, and be able to work in a high-volume environment. Benefits include multiple medical plans, employee assistance programs, and 401(k) options.

Qualifications

• Ability to operate 10-key numerical pad by touch.
• Must be able to handle diversified duties.
• Aptitude to learn new programs as changes occur.
• Ability to operate 10-key by touch.
• Familiarity with Meditech and coding software.

Responsibilities

• Ensure accurate data entry for patient demographics.
• Review charge entry data and process accurately.
• Capture charges for the Perioperative departments.
• Assign appropriate billing codes for medical services.
• Evaluate medical records for coding accuracy.
• Maintain proficiency with CDM and related billing procedures.
• Collaborate with others to maintain consistency in charging practices.

Skills

Knowledge of CPT, ICD-10 codes

Good telephone etiquette

Organizational skills

Ability to work in a high-volume environment

Computer literacy

Typing skills 30-45 wpm

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Meditech

Job description

Charge Capture Specialist

Townsen Memorial Hospital is looking for a Full-Time Charge Capture Specialist to join our team in our Houston TX 77072 location!

The Charge Capture Specialist is responsible for entering and reconciling clinical, surgical, and/or diagnostic charges. The Charge Capture Specialist will ensure charges are entered timely, accurately and are supported by clinical documentation.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Ensures the accurate data entry of patient demographics to enable timely reimbursement.
• Receive and review charge entry data.
• Accurately and efficiently enter charges and adjustments.
• Apply inventory item adjustments in Meditech system.
• Inform supervisor of consistent issues when identified.
• Communicate with billing for supplies needing charge amounts.
• Keep current on informational changes in billing procedures.
• Capture charges for the Perioperative departments, working through documentation, and ensuring that orders are accurate and ready for submittal.
• Assigns appropriate billing codes for an acute care, periop, or outpatient unit(s), clinic(s) or medical office(s).
• Evaluates medical records, provider notes and dictation to determine appropriate procedure codes to assign to patient records and bills.
• Uses coding software and Charge Description Master (CDM) to create billings and charges for insurers, government agencies and other payors.
• Reviews patient records, dictated report(s), and physician/provider notes.
• Performs audits to discover areas for corrections.
• Identifies opportunities for improvement in clinical documentation and shares that information with the appropriate staff.
• Works with other point of service charging/coding staff to maintain consistency in practice.
• Performs all other related duties as required and assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Must be able to work in a high-volume environment.
• Knowledge of CPT, ICD-10 codes, and medical terminology.
• Good telephone etiquette and organizational skills.
• Able to handle diversified duties.
• Ability to operate 10-key numerical pad by touch.
• Must be computer literate and have the aptitude to learn new programs as changes occur.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• High School Diploma or GED
• Typing skills 30-45wpm

BENEFITS

• 3 Medical Plans
• 2 Dental Plans
• 1 Vision Plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• Short and Long Term Disability Plans
• Basic Life and Voluntary Insurance Plans with AD&D
• 401(k) with a 2-year vesting
• PTO + Holidays

Townsen Memorial Hospital is an accredited network of facilities with an emphasis on emergency care, outpatient surgery, and diagnostics and imaging. Our core mission is to provide compassionate, evidence-based patient care to those we serve. At Townsen Memorial, we encompass diversity, dignity, and inclusiveness as a reflection of our core values. Townsen Memorial is committed to driving cutting edge healthcare to our patients, our communities and each other.

Compensation to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data.

Employment for this position is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check and drug screening.