Location: Carmel, IN
Facility: Ascension St. Vincent
Department/Specialty: Surgery
Schedule: Full Time Days Monday - Friday
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. Collaborates 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.
Licensure / Certification / Registration
Required Credential(s)
None Required.
Education
High School diploma equivalency with 2 years of cumulative experience OR Associate's degree/Bachelor's degree OR 4 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.
Hospital billing experience preferred.