Revenue Integrity Charge Specialist - (Part-Time-32 Hours Per Week - Day Shift) (Remote)
About the position Day Shift Position - Part-Time -32 Hours Per Week - Day Shift) Work Remote Position (Pay Rate: $24.5303-$36.7954) Responsible for the data capture, analysis & reporting of data information to assist the Trinity Health leadership team achieve operational efficiency. Responsible for auditing department information, producing reports, & suggesting improvements to processes. Provides knowledge & expertise in the program, services & applications. Note: "patients" refers to patients, clients, residents, participants, customers, members Essential Functions Our Trinity Health Culture: Knows, understands, incorporates & demonstrates our Trinity Health Mission, Values, Vision, Actions & Promise in behaviors, practices & decisions. Work Focus: Researches, collects & analyzes information. Identifies opportunities, develops solutions, & leads through resolution. Collaborates on performance improvement activities as indicated by outcomes in program efficiency & patient experience. Responsible for distribution of analytical reports. Process Focus: Utilizes multiple system applications to perform analysis, create reports & develop educational materials. Incorporates basic knowledge of TH policies, practices & processes to ensure quality, confidentiality, & safety are prioritized. Demonstrates knowledge of departmental processes & procedures & ability to readily acquire new knowledge. Data Management & Analysis: Research & compiles information to support ad-hoc operational projects & initiatives. Synthesizes & analyzes data & provides detailed summaries including graphical data presentations illustrating trends & recommending practical options or solutions while considering the impact on business strategy & supporting leadership decision making. Leverages program & operational data & measurements to define & demonstrate progress, ROI & impacts. Maintains a Working Knowledge of applicable federal, state & local laws / regulations, Trinity Health Integrity & Compliance Program & Code of Conduct, as well as other policies, procedures & guidelines in order to ensure adherence in a manner that reflects honest, ethical & professional behavior & safe work practices. Functional Role (not inclusive of titles or advancement career progression) Performs activities that relate to charge monitoring & follow-up. Conducts set-up & maintenance of the Charge Description Master (CDM) & support coverage of other departmental functions. Collaborates with Physicians, Medical Records / Health Information Management, Ancillary, Nursing, Patient Business Service (PBS) center, Information Services, Compliance & Managed Care department staffs. Audits Charge Master for each department including review of appropriate coding, departmental and pricing concerns; and ensuring proper recording of transactions and compliance with state and federal guidelines reating to charge capture and billing of services. Works with Information Systems & other departments to ensure that the appropriate Charge Description Master (CDM) & other necessary billing data are placed on the claim appropriately including ancillary or clinical systems related to revenue cycle, charge capture & billing. Assists in the approval of implementation of charge codes & charge practices. Provides input & recommendations related to charges for new services & all service lines. Guides, communicates & educates on correct charge capture, billing & coding processes & local, state & federal guidelines. Examines, reports & makes recommendations regarding departmental charge activities for compliance with management plans & policies. Conducts special reviews for management to discover mechanics of detected fraud & to develop controls for fraud prevention. Reviews bulletins to maintain an understanding of regulatory & payer changes to assure correct charging & billing. Coordinates pricing increases as directed by Finance & utilizes strategic pricing applications to maximize payments within the hospital budget requirements. (Pay Range: $24.5303-$36.7954) Responsibilities • Performs activities that relate to charge monitoring & follow-up. • Conducts set-up & maintenance of the Charge Description Master (CDM) & support coverage of other departmental functions. • Collaborates with Physicians, Medical Records / Health Information Management, Ancillary, Nursing, Patient Business Service (PBS) center, Information Services, Compliance & Managed Care department staffs. • Audits Charge Master for each department including review of appropriate coding, departmental and pricing concerns; and ensuring proper recording of transactions and compliance with state and federal guidelines reating to charge capture and billing of services. • Works with Information Systems & other departments to ensure that the appropriate Charge Description Master (CDM) & other necessary billing data are placed on the claim appropriately including ancillary or clinical systems related to revenue cycle, charge capture & billing. • Assists in the approval of implementation of charge codes & charge practices. • Provides input & recommendations related to charges for new services & all service lines. • Guides, communicates & educates on correct charge capture, billing & coding processes & local, state & federal guidelines. • Examines, reports & makes recommendations regarding departmental charge activities for compliance with management plans & policies. • Conducts special reviews for management to discover mechanics of detected fraud & to develop controls for fraud prevention. • Reviews bulletins to maintain an understanding of regulatory & payer changes to assure correct charging & billing. • Coordinates pricing increases as directed by Finance & utilizes strategic pricing applications to maximize payments within the hospital budget requirements. Requirements • Bachelor's degree in healthcare or business administration, Finance, Accounting, Nursing or a related field, or an equivalent combination of years of education & experience. • Five (5) or more years of experience in billing, charge documentation, charge audit or charge capture activities, or other functions related to revenue cycle activities. • Must possess a demonstrated knowledge of charge master maintenance, clinical processes, clinical coding (CPT, ICD-10, revenue codes & modifiers), charging processes & audits & clinical billing. • Working knowledge of third-party payer rules & requirements, computer operations & electronic interfaces related to charge documentation, capture & billing is required. • Knowledge of Ambulatory Payment Classification (APC) & Outpatient Prospective Payment System (OPPS) reimbursement structures & prebill edits including Outpatient Coding Edits (OCE) / Correct Coding Initiative (CCI) edits & Discharged Note Final Billed (DNFB). Nice-to-haves • Experience with CDM oversight strongly preferred. • Licensure /Certification: RHIA, RHIT, CCS, CPC / COC or other coding credentials strongly preferred. • CDC (Healthcare Compliance Certification) and CHRI (Certificate in Healthcare Revenue Integrity) are strongly preferred. Apply tot his job