Charge Description Master Specialist - Full time, Day, Remote
About the role
The Charge Description Master Specialist - Full time, Day, Remote position ensures the Chargemaster (CDM) is consistent with all coding and billing regulations and accurately represents services provided. This role acts as a liaison between the Hospital ministry and the PSJH System Revenue Integrity/Chargemaster (RI/CDM Department), researching CDM maintenance requests and responding to ministry inquiries regarding Chargemaster issues.
Responsibilities
- Ensures Chargemaster (CDM) consistency with coding and billing regulations
- Acts as liaison between Hospital ministry and RI/CDM Department
- Researches and resolves CDM maintenance requests
- Trains Hospital ministry staff on CDM Maintenance process, coding updates, and charge capture improvement
- Reviews clinical department charges for compliance with Chargemaster and coding standards
- Coordinates with Hospital ministry, IS, Clinical Informatics, and Integration personnel on technology projects impacting charge entry, charge dictionaries, and charge interfaces
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in Healthcare, Sciences, Finance, Accounting or other related field of study, or equivalent education/experience
- 3 years hospital chargemaster experience, including the use of CDM Maintenance software and experience with inpatient and outpatient billing requirements (UB-04) and CMS Medicare reimbursement methodology
- Knowledge of CPT, HCPCS and ICD10 coding principles
- 3 years experience with Hospital charging practices
- 2 years experience working with EMR related to Chargemaster, preferably EPIC (EAP)
Qualifications
- Driving may be necessary as part of this role
- Experience with operational performance improvement and/or project management
- Coding experience
Skills
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Proficiency with CDM Maintenance software and other relevant healthcare systems
Benefits
Providence offers a comprehensive benefits package including a retirement 401(k) Savings Plan with employer matching, health care benefits (medical, dental, vision), life insurance, disability insurance, time off benefits (paid parental leave, vacations, holidays, health issues), voluntary benefits, well-being resources, and much more.
Pay
The salary range for this position is $See Posting - $See Posting. Additional compensation may be available for this role, such as shift differentials, standby/on-call, overtime, premiums, extra shift incentives, or bonus opportunities.
Schedule
This is a Full time, Day schedule position that is Remote.