Revenue Integrity Analyst II

Intermountain Health

3d • $37 - $59 • Onsite

About The Position

The RCO Revenue Integrity Analyst II is responsible for appropriate charge capture, assigned account, claim edits and/or charge edits for an assigned service line. This position will monitor and support the maintenance of consistent charge capture or charge edits to ensure regulatory compliance and revenue optimization for assigned service line(s). This position will support the development and management of integrated charge capture workflows in partnership with senior analysts and leadership, working closely with the clinical and clinical application teams. Please note that a video interview through Microsoft Teams will be required as well as potential onsite interviews and meetings. We are committed to offering flexible work options where approved and stated in the job posting. However, we are currently not considering candidates who reside or plan to reside in the following states: California, Connecticut, Hawaii, Illinois, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, and Washington. Essential Functions · Analyzes data, develops reports, reviews trends and recommends enhancements as defined by the revenue practice leadership team. · Performs extensive data mining, mentoring/training, regulatory and payer policy review, abstracting of financial and clinical information from various sources · Presents, researches, and follows-up on topics reviewed at department and system-wide initiative levels. · Monitors for positive or negative trends in coding, charge capture and/or editing processes to improve teams' performance. · Researches and stays current on CMS, federal and state regulations, payor guidelines, ensuring compliance and alignment with charge, coding and charge edits. · Audits and evaluates system automation by comparing the charge/claim data to the clinical record. Leverages other system functionalities to expediate the claim processing for compliant and optimized hospital accounts. · Evaluates, provides education and guidance to revenue cycle, revenue practice teams and clinical operations on report development, charge capture accountability and revenue monitoring. · Mentors and supports the training of other revenue integrity analysts. Skills · Data Analysis · Healthcare Regulations · Process improvement · Health Insurance · CMS · Problem solving Data Mining · Excel · Collaboration Qualifications Required · Current certification through AAPC, AHIMA or HFMA, or other specialty medical coding group. · Experience in a role requiring attention to detail with excellent organizational and analytical skills. · Demonstrated proficiency with Epic clinical and/or billing applications. · Demonstrates ability to be flexible and adaptable to change. · Demonstrates ability to work in a clinical operational area and/or a revenue integrity team effectively supporting department outcomes. · Experience working closely with a multi-disciplinary team to optimize patient experience and operational success. · Demonstrates advanced knowledge of regulation, payer policy, charge capture and/or revenue monitoring. Preferred · Bachelor’s degree in healthcare administration, or medical, analytical field from an accredited institution. Education is verified. · Proficient or certified with Epic clinical or billing applications. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements list must be representative of the knowledge, skills, minimum education, training, licensure, experience, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 1. Regular attendance to perform work on site during regularly scheduled business hours or scheduled shifts is required. Strong oral and written communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively with diverse audiences. 2. Take personal responsibility for personal growth including acquiring new skills, knowledge, and information. 3. Demonstrate attention to detail and accuracy in work product. 4. Strong problem solving and analytical skills. 5. Ability to work independently and as part of a team. 6. Basic mathematics skills. 7. Intermediate skills in Word and Excel 8. Experience collaborating communicating with site staff and leadership and system office personnel Interact with others by effectively communicating, both orally and in writing.- and -Operate computers and other office equipment requiring the ability to move fingers and hands.- and -See and read computer monitors and documents.- and -Remain sitting or standing for long periods of time to perform work on a computer, telephone, or other equipment.- and -May require lifting and transporting objects and office supplies, bending, kneeling and reaching.

Requirements

• Current certification through AAPC, AHIMA or HFMA, or other specialty medical coding group.
• Experience in a role requiring attention to detail with excellent organizational and analytical skills.
• Demonstrated proficiency with Epic clinical and/or billing applications.
• Demonstrates ability to be flexible and adaptable to change.
• Demonstrates ability to work in a clinical operational area and/or a revenue integrity team effectively supporting department outcomes.
• Experience working closely with a multi-disciplinary team to optimize patient experience and operational success.
• Demonstrates advanced knowledge of regulation, payer policy, charge capture and/or revenue monitoring.
• Regular attendance to perform work on site during regularly scheduled business hours or scheduled shifts is required.
• Strong oral and written communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively with diverse audiences.
• Take personal responsibility for personal growth including acquiring new skills, knowledge, and information.
• Demonstrate attention to detail and accuracy in work product.
• Strong problem solving and analytical skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Basic mathematics skills.
• Intermediate skills in Word and Excel
• Experience collaborating communicating with site staff and leadership and system office personnel Interact with others by effectively communicating, both orally and in writing.
• Operate computers and other office equipment requiring the ability to move fingers and hands.
• See and read computer monitors and documents.
• Remain sitting or standing for long periods of time to perform work on a computer, telephone, or other equipment.
• May require lifting and transporting objects and office supplies, bending, kneeling and reaching.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in healthcare administration, or medical, analytical field from an accredited institution. Education is verified.
• Proficient or certified with Epic clinical or billing applications.

Responsibilities

• Analyzes data, develops reports, reviews trends and recommends enhancements as defined by the revenue practice leadership team.
• Performs extensive data mining, mentoring/training, regulatory and payer policy review, abstracting of financial and clinical information from various sources
• Presents, researches, and follows-up on topics reviewed at department and system-wide initiative levels.
• Monitors for positive or negative trends in coding, charge capture and/or editing processes to improve teams' performance.
• Researches and stays current on CMS, federal and state regulations, payor guidelines, ensuring compliance and alignment with charge, coding and charge edits.
• Audits and evaluates system automation by comparing the charge/claim data to the clinical record. Leverages other system functionalities to expediate the claim processing for compliant and optimized hospital accounts.
• Evaluates, provides education and guidance to revenue cycle, revenue practice teams and clinical operations on report development, charge capture accountability and revenue monitoring.
• Mentors and supports the training of other revenue integrity analysts.

Benefits

• We care about your well-being – mind, body, and spirit – which is why we provide our caregivers a generous benefits package that covers a wide range of programs to foster a sustainable culture of wellness that encompasses living healthy, happy, secure, connected, and engaged.
• Learn more about our comprehensive benefits package here.
• Intermountain Health’s PEAK program supports caregivers in the pursuit of their education goals and career aspirations by providing up-front tuition coverage paid directly to the academic institution.
• The program offers 100+ learning options to choose from, including undergraduate studies, high school diplomas, and professional skills and certificates.
• Caregivers are eligible to participate in PEAK on day 1 of employment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level