IMH Charge Master Coding Analyst, Full Time Days

Job Description

Be part of a world-class academic healthcare system Ingalls Memorial Hospital as a Charge Master Analyst . This position will be 100% remote. Join us as a Charge Master Coding Analyst with our Shared Services - Revenue Cycle team in Harvey IL.

The Charge Master Coding Analyst is responsible for maintaining the integrity accuracy and compliance of the hospitals charge description master (CDM). This role ensures that all clinical services supplies and procedures are correctly coded and mapped for appropriate billing and revenue reporting. The analyst works closely with Clinical Finance Revenue Cycle and IT Teams to analyze and implement new service request coding updates price changes and regulatory modifications. The position plays a key role in optimizing revenue capture minimizing compliance risk and supporting hospital operations through accurate and up-to-date charge data. Any candidate must possess a strong understanding in hospital billing OPPS reimbursement be proficient in excel and able to work autonomously to resolve problems as they arise .

Essential Job Functions

• Perform analysis to understand net revenue effect of proposed chargemaster changes. This analysis may include but is not limited to pricing analysis on a periodic basis new service revenue modeling and sensitivity analysis pertaining to applicable industry trends.
• Analyzes data within the CDM and assigns accurate CPT / HCPCS and revenue codes to CDM to insure compliance with regulatory agencies.
• Monitor and review daily revenue reports (specifically the Patient Accounting System) for accuracy and completeness using requisite I / T tools.
• Performs annual pricing analysis with recommendations for optimizing revenue opportunities.
• Understand the market place relative to pricing and suggest response to new providers.
• Work with managed care contracting personnel in the development and analysis of contracts with payers.
• Responds to CDM inquiries and requests timely.
• Resolve coding discrepancies.
• Assist with education of departmental staff on changes.
• Report to management on monthly financial results.
• Establish maintain and coordinate new charges and CDM process improvements.
• Recommend develop and maintain financial databases computer software systems and manual filing systems.
• Survey operations to ascertain CDM needs and to recommend develop and maintain solutions to business and financial problems.
• Utilize knowledge gained from educations programs in everyday work situations.
• Annual General Education test.
• Demonstrates commitment to professional growth and competence.
• Attends all mandatory Departmental and Hospital in-services and meetings.
• Formulates annual written objectives with supervisor.
• Seeks educational and learning experiences in identified areas of need and reviews progress through the annual review process.

Required Qualifications

Position Details

Why Join Us

For nearly a century Ingalls Memorial has pioneered sophisticated clinical care and developed the areas most convenient network of comprehensive outpatient centers all dedicated to improving the health and wellbeing of the community. Now partnered with UChicago Medicine we have expanded our network of expert physicians convenient facilities and scope of service to speed your healing process and help navigate your path to wellness. A skilled Medical Staff and talented employees dedicated to prevention diagnosis treatment and rehabilitation of illness and injury provide a firm foundation for our reputation for quality. To accomplish this we need employees with passion talent and commitment with patients and with each other. Were in this together : working to advance medical innovation serve the health needs of the community and move our collective knowledge forward. If youd like to add enriching human life to your profile UChicago Medicine Ingalls Memorial is for you. Here at Ingalls were doing work that really matters. Join us!

UChicago Medicine Ingalls Memorial is growing; discover how you can be a part of this pursuit of excellence at : Ingalls Career Opportunities

UChicago Medicine Ingalls is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race color ethnicity ancestry sex sexual orientation gender identity marital status civil union status parental status religion national origin age disability veteran status and other legally protected characteristics.

As a condition of employment all employees are required to complete a pre-employment physical background check drug screening and comply with the flu vaccination requirements prior to hire. Medical and religious exemptions will be considered for flu vaccination consistent with applicable law.

Compensation & Benefits Overview

UChicago Medicine is committed to transparency in compensation and benefits. The pay range provided reflects the anticipated wage or salary reasonably expected to be offered for the position.

The pay range is based on a full-time equivalent (1.0 FTE) and is reflective of current market data reviewed on an annual basis. Compensation offered at the time of hire will vary based on candidate qualifications and experience and organizational considerations such as internal equity. Pay ranges for employees subject to Collective Bargaining Agreements are negotiated by the medical center and their respective union.

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Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1