Charge Analyst (Full Time)

Lake Charles Memorial Hospital • Lake Charles, LA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for the review of demographic, insurance, and medical record information for the proper entry of charges. The ideal candidate should have a solid understanding of CPT, ICD-10 and HCPCS coding, as well as solid communication skills, knowledge in medical terminology, problem solving skills and the ability to function in a fast-paced environment.

Requirements

• Graduation from High School or GED equivalent.
• One year of experience in a hospital setting.
• Functional skills with computer systems.
• Medical terminology.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate and interact with patients, visitors, employees, physicians.
• Attention to detail.
• Requires emotional stability and maturity; Must be adaptable to change, be decisive, and demonstrate foresight; Exhibits organizational and leadership ability.
• Solid understanding of CPT, ICD-10 and HCPCS coding.
• Solid communication skills.
• Knowledge in medical terminology.
• Problem solving skills.
• Ability to function in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Accurately interprets medical records for charging purposes and enters charges timely.
• Acts as primary resource with any third party payer denials, refund request or questions as they pertain to charge entry.
• Assist with ensuring that all services are covered by insurance.
• Checks for accuracy in documentation in the hospital electronic system.
• Identifies and communicates any documentation deficiency.
• Ensures all patient visits are accounted for in a timely manner and all information is available for coders as needed to support the billing process.
• Ensures that all orders are obtained and scanned into HPF.
• Checks each patient record for poor originals. Poor images are re-scanned when needed.
• Checks daily discharge statistics to ensure receipt of all records and follows up on records not received.
• Remains up to date with any regulation changes as it pertains to the department charges.
• Works closely with the RMD dept to maintain education on the latest diagnostic and procedure coding.
• Notifies supervisor of any concerns as it relates to reimbursement of charges.

Benefits

• Exceptional patient care
• Well-being and professional growth of employees
• Organizational culture that supports employee well-being and professional growth
• Contributions are valued
• Growth is nurtured
• Success is celebrated

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED