Charge Master Analyst — Billing & Revenue Cycle

Ascension Health; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health coverage

Employer-matched 403(b)

Pro-rated PTO and holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Parental leave

Job summary

Ascension is seeking a role that reviews, analyzes, and coordinates charge master activities to ensure accuracy and compliance. The position partners with managed care to code billable items and secures information for reimbursement, while analyzing reports and edits to drive revisions with relevant departments.

Collaboration across revenue cycle teams and education of case management and other staff on payer changes and denial/appeal processes are key parts of the role at Ascension.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Reviews, analyzes and coordinates charge master activities.
• 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 and 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

Associate's degree/Bachelor's degree OR 4 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience

Job description

Ascension is seeking a role that reviews, analyzes, and coordinates charge master activities to ensure accuracy and compliance. The position partners with managed care to code billable items and secures information for reimbursement, while analyzing reports and edits to drive revisions with relevant departments.

Collaboration across revenue cycle teams and education of case management and other staff on payer changes and denial/appeal processes are key parts of the role at Ascension.