Charge Capture Specialist
Penn Medicine, University of Pennsylvania Health System · Philadelphia, PA · 2 mo ago
AccountingFull-time
Responsibilities
- Analyzes and audits charge tickets to identify missed charges and/or inaccuracies before entering charges into the system
- Ensures charge entry, routinely works charge review work queues and performs charge reconciliation
- Communicates effectively with physicians about identified issues in order to resolve them
- Maintains knowledge of current coding and medical billing processes, as well as relevant industry regulations
- Participates in and assists with audits to capture last charges and determine the accuracy of billing as necessary
- Performs manual charge entry by gathering demographic, insurance, and healthcare encounter information from a variety of sources in order to accurately bill medical claims
- Sets up and maintains charge entry and charge review work queues
- Verifies charges on accounts as needed and provides detailed and accurate comments for future reference
- Responds to inquiries from various internal departments and external clients in a timely and accurate professional manner
Requirements
- H.S. Diploma/GED
- 2 years of experience in medical billing or charge entry or other revenue cycle functions preferred
Qualifications
- Ability to communicate effectively with physicians and other team members
- Knowledge of current coding and medical billing processes, as well as relevant industry regulations
- Strong attention to detail and ability to work independently
Skills
- Excellent communication skills
- Attention to detail
- Ability to work independently
Benefits
Our comprehensive benefits package offers solutions for a wide range of needs, including:
- Prepaid Tuition Assistance Program
- Healthcare and wellness programs
- Retirement savings plans
- Employee Assistance Programs
Pay
The salary range for this position is $40,000 - $60,000 per year.
Schedule
This is a hybrid position that requires one day on site and four days remote/work from home.