Charge Reconciliation Specialist

Lifepoint Health®; Marquette (MI); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health (Medical, Dental, Vision) benefits

Competitive Paid Time Off

Employee Assistance Program

Tuition Reimbursement/Assistance

Job summary

Lifepoint Health® is seeking a Charge Reconciliation Specialist at UP Health System - Marquette. In this role, you'll ensure accurate billing charges are captured and inputted in the system. This position requires 2–3 years of medical billing and coding experience and a completion of relevant training.

You'll work with electronic medical records systems, help improve the efficiency of billing processes, and contribute to a healthier community. Competitive benefits include health insurance and tuition reimbursement.

Qualifications

• 2–3 years of medical billing and coding experience required.
• Completion of Medical Coding and Billing program or related training is required.

Responsibilities

• Ensure that all billing charges are captured appropriately.
• Accurate and timely charge capture and data input of patient encounters.
• Resolve specific front-end edits and batch maintenance issues.

Skills

Experience working with electronic medical records systems

Ability to work both independently and as a team member

Competent in using medical record systems; EPIC a benefit

Knowledge of Medicare/Medicaid and CMS requirements and standards

Education

Completion of Medical Coding and Billing program or related training

Associate degree in related field

Job description

Overview

At UP Health System - Marquette, we are committed to empowering and supporting a diverse and determined workforce who can drive quality, scalability, and significant impact across our hospitals and communities. In your role, you’ll support those in our facilities who are interfacing and providing care to our patients and community members. We believe that our collective efforts will shape a healthier future for the communities we serve.

What We Offer

Fundamental to providing great care is supporting and rewarding our team. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers:

• Health (Medical, Dental, Vision) and 401K Benefits for full‑time employees
• Competitive Paid Time Off
• Employee Assistance Program – mental, physical, and financial wellness assistance
• Tuition Reimbursement/Assistance for qualified applicants
• And much more...

About Us

People are our passion and purpose. Come work where you are appreciated for who you are, not just what you can do. UPHS – Marquette is a 222‑bed hospital in Marquette, MI and houses the region's only Level II Trauma Center and Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU). We also provide outreach with programs like annual health and safety fairs, health screenings for the entire family and more to keep our community healthy!

In Marquette our fascinating history, rural landscape, abundant recreational opportunities, and welcoming people make the Upper Peninsula a special place. From a thriving culinary scene to charming shops to historic lighthouses and museums, there is something for everyone in this beautiful lakeside gem.

How You’ll Contribute

The Charge Reconciliation Specialist is responsible for ensuring that all billing charges are captured in an appropriate manner. They are accountable for the accurate and timely charge capture and data input of patient encounters in the billing system and the resolution of assigned edits.

Qualifications and Requirements

Minimum Education

• Completion of Medical Coding and Billing program or related training required
• Associate degree in related field preferred

Minimum Work Experience

• 2–3 years of medical billing and coding experience required

Required Skills

• Experience working with electronic medical records systems required
• Ability to work both independently and as a team member
• Competent in using medical record systems; EPIC a benefit
• Knowledge of Medicare/Medicaid and CMS requirements and standards

Essential Functions

• Identify, analyze, and reconcile billing errors or omissions in queue.
• Prepare and post charges to appropriate accounts, including inputting patient registrations and clearing registrations and charge entry edit lists.
• Prepare and scan batches for data entry.
• Perform detailed data collection for tracking and monitoring on charge entry related items.
• Resolve specific front‑end edits and batch maintenance issues.
• Collaborate with department manager(s), director(s) and leadership to continually improve and maintain the efficiency and accuracy of the overall charging process, including monitoring department queues.
• Be responsible for the accuracy, completeness and timeliness of entering all patients' encounter‑related charges.

EEOC Statement

UP Health System - Marquette is committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunities for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment because of color, race, sex, age, religion, national origin, disability, genetic information, gender identity, sexual orientation, veterans' status or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.