Charge Auditor Interventional Services PRN CV Scheduler

Major Responsibilities

• Ensure all appropriate patient charges are accurately processed using a working knowledge of the EMR System.
• Ensure patient billing for all Cath/IR/EP procedures is accurate and processed within three business days.
• Monitor and enter 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.
• Perform EMR chart auditing for correct documentation and charge entry.
• Handle reconciliation and scheduling of all invasive procedures.
• Obtain and maintain knowledge of EMR including compliance from a regulatory billing perspective.
• Obtain and maintain an excellent working knowledge of the EMR.
• Obtain and maintain knowledge of the system's reporting capabilities for running reports as required and/or requested, including the ability to run non-standard reports.
• Provide proactive audits via EMR, focusing on charge capture and compliance as well as revenue opportunities.
• Coordinate collaboration with Clinical Managers and Leadership to assure compliance with identified patient charting discrepancies.
• Review free text items with Clinical Manager and Leadership to increase charting compliance and accurate billing on an ongoing basis.
• Collaborate with Patient Accounts to maintain working knowledge of CPT, APC's, and pass-through codes; keep knowledge current to any and all changes and/or updates.
• Assure compliance with all Medicare policies, procedures, and regulations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience

• High School Diploma required.
• 5 years experience in operating room/procedural area, or billing experience with invasive product knowledge, or substitute relevant experience.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Self-directed with minimal supervision required.
• Good communication skills.
• Working knowledge of EMR charge capture.
• Computer skills and data entry skills.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Windows.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Ability to communicate with surgeons, office personnel, and 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.