Billing Analyst I, Full- Time, Days
About The Position
Be a part of a world-class academic healthcare system, UChicago Medicine, as a Billing Analyst I. Here, you will assist our Operating Room team members. This department brings the world's most innovative approaches to patients with all conditions, from common to complex. This is a remote, work from home opportunity and you may be based outside of the greater Chicagoland area. Under the direction of the Billing Analyst Supervisor, the Billing Analyst I monitors billing operations for specific service lines or groups. The Billing Analyst I works with the Senior Billing Analysts, Supply Chain, Nursing, and Perioperative Leadership to verify the accuracy and reconcile supply and facility based charges. This role would ensure all Professional and Hospital fees are posted accurately and that the department meets chart documentation, CPT, and ICD-10 CM requirements. The Billing Analyst I audits charts to verify charge documentation, identifies patterns, makes recommendations for workflow changes to reduce charge capture issues. Inform department administrators, physicians, and Coder/Abstractor of regulatory changes, assist in departmental compliance efforts by participating in training sessions, performing audits, and promoting an understanding of procedure, policies, and expectations.
Requirements
- High School diploma required, Bachelor's degree preferred
- Minimum 1-3 years' experience with hospital billing operations required. GI billing experience preferred
- Successful completion of medical terminology class.
- Familiarity with large healthcare information systems (past experience with Optime, IDX, OACIS, EPIC, Provation, and/or Last Word preferred).
- Experience in PC based spreadsheets and word processing.
- Must be analytical and have excellent written and verbal communications.
- Demonstrated experience in managing interpersonal relationships and in handling multiple priorities effectively.
Nice To Haves
- AAPC preferred
Responsibilities
- Ensures all Supply and Facility charges are posted within 3 days of the date of service for all assigned service lines or groups (or discharge date if applicable).
- Follows all departmental policies, procedures, and billing regulations
- Interfaces with Nursing, Vendors, and Supply Chain to reconcile discrepancies in charge and procedural documentation
- Works with Supply Chain to enter new product information to assure correct accounts and billing codes have been assigned.
- Assists in resolution of charge disputes.
- Performs other duties related to revenue capture and reimbursement as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Industry
Hospitals
Education Level
High school or GED
