Charge Capture Specialist
 Salem Health | |
life insurance, paid time off, 401(k), retirement plan, relocation assistance, remote work
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 United States, Oregon, Salem | |
 Feb 13, 2025 | |
| Location Site: Remote - Remote work with possibility of some on site meetings. *Individuals must reside in Oregon.*Department: SH Revenue Integrity Position Type: Full Time Start Time: 0800 Pioneering healthcare since 1896, Salem Health is a top workplace offering market-leading pay where you can make a difference in the lives of those in the community where you live. Through incorporation of Lean driven principles, staff are able effect change in the organization to solve problems, and drive continuous improvement. As an employer of choice, we are devoted to assuring that we provide a safe, healthy, and patient-centric workplace, while keeping staff wellbeing and satisfaction top of mind. We invite you to learn more about our wonderful community: There's something about Salem, Oregon! Your Role With Us:Charge Capture Specialist- Revenue IntegritySummary:Utilizing your advanced knowledge of billing and charge capture, you will support our vision of being a top-performing leader by ensuring charges are compliant, fiscally sound and focused on the patient. This will be accomplished by accurate charge capture, assisting in the maintenance of a compliant ChargeMaster, auditing records, and providing education relating to charge capture processes.Primary Functions:1. Processes Epic work queues, processes and enters charges for RIT Charge Capture supported area/department using applicable documentation, follows up on all incomplete and inaccurate charges and makes prompt corrections utilizing coding expertise of CPT, HCPC, and APC Codes. 2. Identifies workflow best practices for accurate and timely entry of charges. Utilizes reconciliation processes to ensure entered charges match documentation in medical record and assigns coding to entered charges utilizing coding expertise of CPT, HCPC, and APC Codes. 3. Collaborates with and serves as an expert resource for Department Managers, HIM, Corporate Integrity, Patient Financial Services and end users to identify and resolve coding issues to reduce denials. Communicates effectively to provide continual education and training for end users regarding coding, billing, and charge capture issues. 4. Researches all current and future complex Medicare requirements for maximum reimbursement and billing compliance guidelines through use of resources such as VitalWare, CMS, etc. Collaborates with ChargeMaster team and department managers to ensure ChargeMaster is maintained/updated and changes are made in accordance with Medicare guidelines. 5. Engages in individual continual education and cross-training in all departments supported by the RIT Charge Capture Team.6. Provides accurate Estimates to patients via the Estimate phone line, email or MyChart. 7. Completes all annual Lean requirements and engages in implementing process improvement initiatives to enhance revenue opportunities.Total Rewards Offerings: Salem Health's comprehensive benefits package prioritizes your mental and physical health, financial stability, family obligations and professional growth.Relocation assistance available for qualified candidatesFull comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plansBasic and voluntary life insuranceShort and long-term disabilityLive Well Wellness ProgramEmployee Assistance Program (EAP) 401(K) retirement plan with employer contributions.Generous paid time off (PTO) accrual and holiday pay Onsite fitness center with 24/7 badge accessEducation assistance programPublic service loan forgiveness (PSLF) eligible employer https://studentaid.gov/Food and drink discounts in the cafeteria.Impressive discounts offered by Nike, Adidas, Carhartt and others.Background/Expertise:Associate's degree OR minimum of three (3) years experience working with medical coding, patient charging, or financial reports OR some combination of both education and experience with medical coding, patient charging or financial reports REQUIREDCertified Coder (RCCB, AAPC, OR AHIMA) preferred.Working knowledge of Coding Rules and Regulations required (i.e. CPT, HCPCS, ICD-10, APC, and DRG) following coding/charging guidelines and policies.Charge Master experience preferred.Understanding Health insurance and Medicare guidelines REQUIREDSalem Health Hospitals and Clinics is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other status or condition protected by law.Salem Health Hospitals and Clinics is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for applicants. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact my.recruiter@salemhealth.org | |