Charge Analyst

Conifer Health Solutions • Goodyear, AZ

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About The Position

The Charge Analyst accurately charges for hospital procedural departments, audits charges, assures the integrity of the MRN, posts charge corrections/transfers for patient accounts. Performs a variety of data collection, scheduling, cross departmental coverage and support functions within the hospital procedural areas according to established guidelines and procedures.

Requirements

• Computer skills, including data entry.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office including Excel and Word.
• Ability to type/learn hospital/department computer programs.
• Perceive details in verbal or tabular material.
• The ability to retrieve, communicate or otherwise present information in written, auditory, or visual fashion is essential.
• The methods used to express or exchange ideas are by spoken or written word.
• Written, telephone and manual dexterity skills are also required.
• A high level of interpersonal skills in order to communicate effectively with various levels of hospital staff and other customers outside the hospital.
• Experience: 1 year experience in hospital operations.
• Education: High School Diploma/GED or equivalent.

Nice To Haves

• Experience: At least one year of medical office/hospital experience including knowledge of ICD-9, CPT-4, and HCPCS charging, coding, and billing.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office including Excel and Word.
• Education: Associates Degree in business or related field

Responsibilities

• Completes accurate and timely documentation based charging (within a maximum of 2 days post visit) for hospital procedural departments and has thorough knowledge of the charging functions within hospitals charging systems.
• Verifies/reconciles charge activity in hospital patient accounting system.
• Responsible for data collection and reporting in procedural departments used for ongoing operational evaluation of efficiency and flow.
• Identifies any charge posting process errors.
• Works directly with hospital clinical/operational staff to ensure integrity, accuracy and timely charging.
• Actively participates with resolution of new process implementation, audits new charge process and provides feedback to the procedural departments.
• Submits timely requests for new/revised CDM codes and linkage to materials management system (if applicable).
• Other related job tasks or responsibilities as assigned

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees