Senior POS Charge Specialist

Banner Health; Phoenix (AZ); Remote; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior POS Charge Specialist to join their dynamic team. This role involves assigning billing codes for various medical services, ensuring accuracy in coding and billing processes. The ideal candidate will leverage their expertise in medical terminology and coding software to support efficient operations within a nationally recognized healthcare leader. With opportunities for remote work and a focus on professional development, this position offers a rewarding career path in the healthcare sector. Join a collaborative environment where your contributions will make a significant impact on patient care and operational excellence.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in a clinical or medical office setting.
• Knowledge of regulatory agency requirements for coding and charging.
• Ability to work with electronic medical records systems.

Responsibilities

• Assign billing codes for acute care and outpatient units.
• Audit daily error reports and correct coding issues.
• Provide education on billing procedures and documentation.

Skills

Medical Terminology

Coding and Billing Software

Research Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Organizational Skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

CPT Coding Experience

Certified Coding Specialist (CCS)

Certified Professional Coder (CPC)

Tools

Cerner

MS4

Excel

Outlook

FirstNet

Job description

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Estimated Pay Range:

$24.32 - $36.48 / hour, based on location, education, & experience.

Department Name:

Revenue Integrity-Corp

Work Shift:

Day

Job Category:

Revenue Cycle

Estimated Pay Range:

$24.32 - $36.48 / hour, based on location, education, & experience.

In accordance with State Pay Transparency Rules.

A rewarding career that fits your life. As an employer of the future, we are proud to offer our team members many career and lifestyle choices including remote work options. If you’re looking to leverage your abilities – you belong at Banner Health.

This position assigns appropriate billing codes for an acute care, periop, or outpatient unit(s), clinic(s) or medical office(s) system-wide

Systems frequently used: Cerner, Outlook, MS4, Excel, FirstNet

Schedule: Monday - Friday start time as early as 5 am - 8 or 10 hour shifts Rotating Weekends Mandatory

This can be a remote position if you live in the following states only: AK, AZ, AR, CA, CO, GA, FL, IA, ID, IN, KS, KY, LA, MD, MI, MO, MN, MS, NH, NM, NY, NC, ND, NE, NV, OH, OK, OR, PA, SC, TN, TX, UT, VA, WI, WV, WA, & WY

Within Banner Health Corporate, you will have the opportunity to apply your unique experience and expertise in support of a nationally-recognized healthcare leader. We offer stimulating and rewarding careers in a wide array of disciplines. Whether your background is in Human Resources, Finance, Information Technology, Legal, Managed Care Programs or Public Relations, you'll find many options for contributing to our award-winning patient care.

Position Summary

This position assigns appropriate billing codes for acute care, periop, or outpatient unit(s), clinic(s) or medical office(s) system-wide. Evaluates medical records, provider notes and dictation to determine appropriate procedure codes to assign to patient records and bills. Uses coding software and the company’s Charge Description Master (CDM) to create billings and charges for insurers, government agencies and other payors. Researches coding for non-standard procedures and assigns codes in accordance with nationally recognized coding guidelines and company standards.

Core Functions

• Audits daily error reports in both the coding and billing system and makes corrections. Matches, corrects and codes charges that do not drop to billing. Also responsible for working daily monitoring queries that capture errors prior to billing as well as individual requests from the CBO or HIMS. As assigned shares this information with clinical charging staff.
• Reviews patient records, dictated report(s), physician/provider notes. Uses a standard listing of procedures/charge codes and/or an automated system with the company’s programmed Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System (HCPCS) for all commonly used Diagnosis Related Groups (DRGs).
• Researches and assigns codes for non-standard procedures, supplies, equipment or materials.
• Researches missing and incompatible records information supplied by medical staff, transcriptionists, suppliers and others. Assures that all appropriate items, procedures and services are recorded and appropriately billed. Acquires medical record completion as required by national coding standards.
• Identifies opportunities for improvement in clinical documentation. Provides guidance and education for staff in billing procedures and electronic medical records usage procedures for coding and billing requirements. Maintains a current knowledge of procedural terminology requirements and provides staff with updated information on reimbursement charges and documentation requirements. As assigned, develops and provides education for physicians and staff.
• Works with company finance and Charge Description Master (CDM) teams to develop and maintain coding and billing database information and with other point of service charging/coding staff to maintain consistency in practice. As assigned, shares this information with clinical charging staff.
• Works as a member of the system team to provide services and achieve goals. As assigned, may manage supply chain functions, scheduling, provide patient services or administrative support.
• Works independently under regular supervision. Researches complex billing issues and makes necessary corrections to achieve expected reimbursement. Uses structured work procedures and independent judgment to solve problems and achieve high quality levels. Work output has a significant impact on system business goal attainment. Customers include physicians, nurses, physician office staff, third party payors, central billing staff, staff from other departments and patients/patient families.
  
  

Minimum Qualifications

High school diploma/GED or equivalent working knowledge.

Requires a level of knowledge normally gained over four or more years of related work in the same type of clinical, medical office or acute care unit. Must be knowledgeable of medical terminology and current regulatory agency requirements for coding and charging for the assigned clinical area, and have a good understanding of reimbursement methodologies. Requires strong abilities in researching, reading, interpreting and communicating, as well as effective interpersonal skills, organizational skills and team working abilities.

Must be able to work effectively with common office software, coding and billing software, and the electronic medical records system.

Preferred Qualifications

Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) coding experience in a similar setting and Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) or Certified Professional Coder (CPC) credentials preferred for some assignments.

Additional Related Education And/or Experience Preferred.

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Information Technology

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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