Charge Integrity Analyst - HIM Revenue Integrity

UNC REX Healthcare; Chapel Hill (NC); Remote; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization is seeking a candidate to assist with charge master coordination and billing accuracy in a hospital setting. This full-time position offers the opportunity to analyze data files, audit revenue reports, and ensure compliance with Medicare billing regulations. Candidates should have experience in relevant areas and a Bachelor's degree is preferred. The role provides remote work flexibility.

Qualifications

• Three (3) years of experience in a hospital setting if holding a Bachelor's degree.
• Knowledge of Medicare billing and interpretation of government regulations required.

Responsibilities

• Analyzes and coordinates electronic data files with hospital departments.
• Assists CDM Coordinator with maintenance of charge master file.
• Audits revenue reports to ensure charge accuracy.
• Reviews departmental charge capture procedures.

Skills

Knowledge of Medicare billing

Data analysis

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in an appropriate discipline

Job description

Overview

Description

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Summary: Assists the Charge Master Coordinator in the maintenance of the CDM.

Responsibilities

1. Analyzes and coordinates electronic data files with hospital departments and ensures missed charges are billed. Creates and maintains daily excel files. Coordinates rule issues with vendor and compiles new rules as necessary. Creates and submits quarterly reports to monitor the impact of missed revenue and the outcome of revenue posted. Submits recommendations and assists departments with corrective action plans.
2. Assists CDM Coordinator with maintenance of the charge master file. Performs daily validation of CDM maintenance. Performs general CDM maintenance as required. Processes/coordinates CDM projects/files given by manager. Assists with reconciliation of monthly CDM files in BPI.
3. Audits revenue reports to ensure charge accuracy. Reviews daily high dollar reports to ensure accuracy of charge amount and units billed. Coordinates activities with hospital departments to make charge corrections. Performs periodic audits to ensure appropriate charging of services based on medical documentation. Compiles reports and submit findings and recommendations to department managers.
4. Reviews departmental charge capture procedures. Yearly review procedures, ensures updates have been added. Maintains a copy of all procedures. Performs random department audits to ensure they are following their procedures.

Other Information

Education Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in an appropriate discipline (or equivalent combination of education, training and experience).

Licensure/Certification Requirements:

• No licensure or certification required.

Professional Experience Requirements:

• If a Bachelor\u2019s degree: Three (3) years of experience in a hospital setting with knowledge of Medicare billing and experience interpreting government regulations.
• If an Associate\u2019s degree: Seven (7) years of experience in a hospital setting with knowledge of Medicare billing and experience interpreting government regulations.
• If a High School diploma or GED: Eleven (11) years of experience in a hospital setting with knowledge of Medicare billing and experience interpreting government regulations.

Knowledge/Skills/and Abilities Requirements:

Job Details

Legal Employer: NCHEALTH

Entity: Shared Services

Organization Unit: HIM Revenue Integrity

Work Type: Full Time

Standard Hours Per Week: 40.00

Salary Range:$21.40 - $30.76 per hour (Hiring Range)

Pay offers are determined by experience and internal equity

Work Assignment Type: Remote

Work Schedule: Day Job

Location of Job: US:NC:Chapel Hill

Exempt From Overtime: Exempt: No

This position is employed by NC Health (Rex Healthcare, Inc., d/b/a NC Health), a private, fully-owned subsidiary of UNC Health Care System, in a department that provides shared services to operations across UNC Health Care; except that, if you are currently a UNCHCS State employee already working in a designated shared services department, you may remain a UNCHCS State employee if selected for this job.

Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran or political affiliation.

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