Charge Auditor Interventional Services PRN CV Scheduler

American Addiction Centers • Elgin, IL

27d • $24 - $36 • Onsite

About The Position

This role is responsible for ensuring all appropriate patient charges are accurately processed using a working knowledge of the EMR System. The Charge Auditor will ensure patient billing for all Cath/IR/EP procedures are accurate and processed within three business days, monitor and enter all implant billing to assure accurate patient charges, and assist in developing and maintaining supply charges in coordination with Materials Manager, Business Manager, and the EMR Information Systems. This position also involves EMR chart auditing for correct documentation and charge entry, as well as reconciliation and scheduling of all invasive procedures. Additionally, the role requires knowledge and maintenance of the EMR, including compliance from a regulatory billing perspective, and the ability to obtain and maintain an excellent working knowledge of the EMR and its reporting capabilities. Proactive audits via EMR will be completed, focusing on charge capture, compliance, and revenue opportunities. Collaboration with Clinical Managers and Leadership is essential to assure compliance with identified patient charting discrepancies and to review free text items to increase charting compliance and accurate billing. The Charge Auditor will also collaborate with Patient Accounts to maintain a working knowledge of CPT, APC’s and pass-through codes, ensuring knowledge is kept current with any changes or updates and assuring compliance with all Medicare policies, procedures, and regulations. Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High School Diploma, 5 years experience in operating room/procedural area, or billing experience with invasive product knowledge or substitute relevant experience.
• Self-directed, minimal supervision required.
• Good communication skills.
• Working knowledge of EMR charge capture.
• Computer skills.
• Data entry skills.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Windows.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Ability to communicate with surgeons, office personnel, nursing personnel.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and complete work within short timeframes.
• Self-motivated – requires minimal supervision.
• Ability to transcribe medical information.

Responsibilities

• Ensures that patient billing for all Cath/IR/EP procedures are accurate and processed within three business days.
• Monitors and enters all implant billing to assure accurate patient charges.
• Assist in developing and maintaining supply charges in coordination with Materials Manager, Business Manager, and the EMR Information Systems.
• EMR chart auditing for correct documentation and charge entry.
• Reconciliation and scheduling of all invasive procedures.
• Obtain and maintain an excellent working knowledge of the EMR.
• Obtain and maintain knowledge of the systems reporting capabilities for running reports as required and/or requested including the ability to run non-standard reports.
• Completes audits focusing on charge capture and compliance as well as revenue opportunities.
• Coordinates collaboration with Clinical Managers and Leadership to assure compliance with identified patient charting discrepancies.
• Reviews free text items with Clinical Manager and Leadership to increase charting compliance and accurate billing on an ongoing basis.
• Knowledge is maintained and kept current to any and all changes and/or updates.
• Assure compliance with all Medicare policies, procedures and regulations.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off programs
• medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• adoption assistance and paid parental leave
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
• Educational Assistance Program

What This Job Offers

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