Medicare Cost Reimbursement Analyst

Memorial Hermann Health System; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Memorial Hermann Health System in Houston seeks a Cost Report Analyst to analyze and interpret financial data related to Medicare/Medicaid cost reports. You will monitor cost report statistics, assist with report preparation for governmental entities, and collaborate with Reimbursement and Supplemental Program teams.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in a related field and 0–3 years of healthcare cost reporting experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Healthcare Administration or a closely related business field required.
• 0-3 years of experience in healthcare cost report reimbursement, patient billing, or general patient financial services.
• Experience with Medicare cost reporting is preferred; MAC Auditor experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist in coordinating and completing routine departmental functions in partnership with Senior and Specialist staff.
• Ensure journal entries are posted to the general ledger and provide account analysis.
• Compile and analyze physician time studies and CMS data for Cost Reports.
• Enter Resident rotation schedules and demographic information in CMS software.
• Prepare portions of Medicare/Medicaid Cost Reports, including Reclasses, Adjustments and Statistics.
• Research Bad Debt to support reimbursement; prepare other month-end analyses as needed.
• Assist with appeal operations and file Tricare Cost Reports.

Skills

Healthcare cost reporting

Patient billing

Analytical skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance/Accounting/Healthcare Administration

Tools

Lawson/Oracle (General Ledger)

SQL

Epic

Job description

Memorial Hermann Health System in Houston seeks a Cost Report Analyst to analyze and interpret financial data related to Medicare/Medicaid cost reports. You will monitor cost report statistics, assist with report preparation for governmental entities, and collaborate with Reimbursement and Supplemental Program teams.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in a related field and 0–3 years of healthcare cost reporting experience.