Charge Entry Specialist

Unity Healthcare • Lafayette, IN

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About The Position

Unity Healthcare is a locally owned, comprehensive multi-specialty healthcare provider with offices throughout North Central Indiana. The Charge Entry Specialist role is with Southside Family Practice. The position involves entering patient charges into the practice management system and checking encounter documentation and billing codes for completeness and accuracy. The specialist communicates with providers and department staff about charge-entry questions or discrepancies and helps identify and resolve errors.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Basic computer skills and ability to navigate multiple systems.
• Strong organization and communication skills.

Nice To Haves

• Previous medical billing, charge-entry, or healthcare administrative experience.
• Knowledge of medical terminology, CPT, and ICD-10 coding.
• Allscripts EMR training.

Responsibilities

• Enter patient charges accurately and timely into the practice management system.
• Review encounter documentation to ensure charges are supported and complete.
• Verify the accuracy of CPT, ICD-10, and other applicable billing codes.
• Identify missing, incomplete, or inconsistent information and follow up with appropriate clinical or administrative staff.
• Ensure charges are entered in accordance with established billing guidelines and procedures.
• Communicate with providers and department staff regarding charge-entry questions or discrepancies.
• Assist with identifying and resolving charge-entry errors or billing discrepancies.

What This Job Offers

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