AR Chargemaster Coordinator, 250 E Liberty, 8a-4:30p

Job Description

The Chargemaster Coordinator ensures data integrity between the Charge Description Master (CDM) and the health system ancillary data systems. They manage changes made to the CDM through automated requests, research coding and revenue reporting requirements, develop and maintain a collaborative working relationship with facilities personnel, information system staff, revenue integrity staff, management, and preferred vendors. They process and maintain timely turnaround for all CDM requests and ensure consistency and compliance for billing.

• Maintains responsibility for all data entry and maintenance of the Charge Description Master files within the Patient Accounting systems
• Maintains responsibility for validating and standardizing revenue code, pricing, CPT-4, HCPCS, and multipliers are accurate and up to date
• Adheres to billing requirements and standards of compliance including assignment of revenue codes and CPT-4/HCPCS codes
• Aids in internal and external auditing; reviews denials and errors, makes corrections, and coordinates discussions with Senior Charge Master Analyst and Revenue Cycle leadership
• Participates in annual chargemaster review, implementing pricing changes at the beginning of the fiscal year with the Senior Charge Master Analyst
• Distributes monthly CDM to each revenue department, i.e. surgery, radiology, lab, and HIM
• Collaborates on uploading the CDM to the CDM on-line tool for periodic updates
• Attends seminars as requested
• Maintains compliance with all company policies, procedures, and standards of conduct
• Complies with HIPAA privacy and security requirements to maintain confidentiality at all times
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Senior Charge Master Analyst and Revenue Cycle leadership

Job Requirements

• Education: High School Diploma or GED/Equivalent (required), Associate degree in related field (preferred)
• Experience: Two (2) years recent experience in the healthcare industry performing CDM-related tasks, or other revenue cycle functions (preferred)
• Certifications: Certified Professional Coder (CPC) (preferred)

Job Competency

• Knowledge: Knowledge of Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) / Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System (HCPCS) and Ambulatory Payment Classifications (APC) codes, modifiers, and billing regulations
• Skills: Ability to research coding and regulatory requirements, demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills, strong organization skills and ability to follow-up to ensure completion of tasks, able to proactively prioritize tasks in a continuously changing environment, able to complete tasks by deadline
• Abilities: Communicate effectively in both verbal and written formats, reason effectively, complete tasks by deadline, use computer skills proficiently in Microsoft Office (Excel functions, Word, PowerPoint), learn other relevant systems and databases, as needed

Additional Responsibilities

• Commitment to service, organization values, and professionalism through appropriate conduct and demeanor at all times
• Maintain confidentiality and protect sensitive data at all times
• Adhere to organizational and department specific safety standards and guidelines
• Work collaboratively and support efforts of team members
• Interact effectively with physicians, patients, residents, visitors, staff, and the broader health care community

UofL Health Core Expectations

• Honoring and caring for the dignity of all persons in mind, body, and spirit
• Ensuring the highest quality of care for those we serve
• Working together as a team to achieve our goals
• Improving continuously by listening, and asking for and responding to feedback
• Soliciting new and better ways to meet the needs of those we serve
• Using our resources wisely
• Understanding how each of our roles contributes to the success of UofL Health