Charge Auditor

American Addiction Centers•Elgin, IL

20d•$24 - $36•Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for ensuring all appropriate patient charges are accurately processed using a working knowledge of the EMR System. This role involves monitoring and entering implant billing, assisting in the development and maintenance of supply charges, and performing EMR chart auditing for correct documentation and charge entry. The position also includes reconciliation and scheduling of all invasive procedures, and maintaining knowledge of EMR systems from a regulatory billing perspective. The Charge Auditor will also provide proactive audits focusing on charge capture, compliance, and revenue opportunities, collaborating with Clinical Managers and Leadership to ensure charting compliance and accurate billing. Additionally, the role requires collaboration with Patient Accounts to maintain knowledge of CPT, APC’s, and pass-through codes, ensuring compliance with all Medicare policies, procedures, and regulations.

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

Nice To Haves

Knowledge and Maintenance of EMR including compliance from a regulatory billing perspective
Collaborates with Patient Accounts to maintain working knowledge of CPT, APC’s and pass-through codes
Knowledge is maintained and kept current to any and all changes and/or updates

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.
Assure compliance with all Medicare policies, procedures and regulations.

Benefits

Comprehensive suite of Total Rewards
Benefits and well-being programs
Competitive compensation
Generous retirement offerings
Programs that invest in your career development
Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
Incentive pay for select positions
Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
Paid Time Off programs
Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
Educational Assistance Program