Charge Description Master (CDM) Manager

Department Description

Provides oversight of chargeable items and services billable to hospital and clinic patients with applicable federal/state rules and regulations. This department is responsible for all lines of business in all service locations.

Experience/Qualification

• Bachelor’s degree in a Business or Health Administration related field or equivalent experience required.
• Three (3) years Charge Master experience required.
• Experience with multi-facilities preferred.
• Two (2) years experience in a healthcare supervisory/leadership position required.
• One (1) year coding or auditing experience required.
• Certification status as CPC, CCS or CCS-P preferred.
• Experience and/or training in the following preferred:
• Billing functions.
• Functions of a Regional Business Office.
• Applicable coding rules and compliance guidelines.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Leadership - Inspires, motivates, and guides others toward accomplishing goals. Achieves desired results through effective people management.
• Conflict resolution - Influences others to build consensus and gain cooperation. Proactively resolves conflicts in a positive and constructive manner.
• Critical thinking - Identifies complex problems. Involves key parties, gathers pertinent data and considers various options in decision making process. Develops, evaluates and implements effective solutions.
• Communication and team building - Leads effectively with excellent verbal and written communication. Delegates and initiates/manages cross-functional teams and multi-disciplinary projects.

Physical Demands

• Rarely (1 - 10% of the time): CLIMB - STAIRS LIFT (Knee to chest: 24"-54") 0 - 20 Lbs CARRY 1-handed, 0 - 20 pounds CARRY 2-handed, 0 - 20 pounds LIFT (Floor to Waist: 0"-36") 0 - 20 Lbs LIFT (Waist to Eye: up to 54") 0 - 20 Lbs BEND FORWARD at waist KNEEL (on knees) STAND WALK - LEVEL SURFACE ROTATE TRUNK Sitting REACH - Upward PUSH (0-20 pounds force) PUSH (20-40 pounds force) PULL (0-20 pounds force) SIT ROTATE TRUNK Sitting REACH - Forward MANUAL DEXTERITY Hands/wrists FINGER DEXTERITY PINCH Fingers GRASP Hand/Fist None specified