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Senior POS Charge Specialist

Banner Health • Arizona, Arizona • 2d ago

Department Name:

Revenue Integrity-Corp

Work Shift:

Day

Job Category:

Revenue Cycle

Estimated Pay Range:

$24.32 - $36.48 / hour, based on location, education, & experience.

In accordance with State Pay Transparency Rules.

A rewarding career that fits your life. As an employer of the future, we are proud to offer our team members many career and lifestyle choices including remote work options. If you're looking to leverage your abilities - you belong at Banner Health.

This position assigns appropriate billing codes for an acute care, periop, or outpatient unit(s), clinic(s) or medical office(s) system-wide

Systems frequently used: Cerner, Outlook, MS4, Excel, FirstNet

Schedule: Monday - Friday start time as early as 5 am - 8 or 10 hour shifts Rotating Weekends Mandatory

This can be a remote position if you live in the following states only: AK, AZ, AR, CA, CO, GA, FL, IA, ID, IN, KS, KY, LA, MD, MI, MO, MN, MS, NH, NM, NY, NC, ND, NE, NV, OH, OK, OR, PA, SC, TN, TX, UT, VA, WI, WV, WA, & WY

Within Banner Health Corporate, you will have the opportunity to apply your unique experience and expertise in support of a nationally-recognized healthcare leader. We offer stimulating and rewarding careers in a wide array of disciplines. Whether your background is in Human Resources, Finance, Information Technology, Legal, Managed Care Programs or Public Relations, you'll find many options for contributing to our award-winning patient care.

POSITION SUMMARY

This position assigns appropriate billing codes for acute care, periop, or outpatient unit(s), clinic(s) or medical office(s) system-wide. Evaluates medical records, provider notes and dictation to determine appropriate procedure codes to assign to patient records and bills. Uses coding software and the company's Charge Description Master (CDM) to create billings and charges for insurers, government agencies and other payors. Researches coding for non-standard procedures and assigns codes in accordance with nationally recognized coding guidelines and company standards.

CORE FUNCTIONS

Audits daily error reports in both the coding and billing system and makes corrections. Matches, corrects and codes charges that do not drop to billing. Also responsible for working daily monitoring queries that capture errors prior to billing as well as individual requests from the CBO or HIMS. As assigned shares this information with clinical charging staff.

Reviews patient records, dictated report(s), physician/provider notes. Uses a standard listing of procedures/charge codes and/or an automated system with the company's programmed Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System (HCPCS) for all commonly used Diagnosis Related Groups (DRGs).

Researches and assigns codes for non-standard procedures, supplies, equipment or materials.

Researches missing and incompatible records information supplied by medical staff, transcriptionists, suppliers and others. Assures that all appropriate items, procedures and services are recorded and appropriately billed. Acquires medical record completion as required by national coding standards.

Identifies opportunities for improvement in clinical documentation. Provides guidance and education for staff in billing procedures and electronic medical records usage procedures for coding and billing requirements. Maintains a current knowledge of procedural terminology requirements and provides staff with updated information on reimbursement charges and documentation requirements. As assigned, develops and provides education for physicians and staff.

Works with company finance and Charge Description Master (CDM) teams to develop and maintain coding and billing database information and with other point of service charging/coding staff to maintain consistency in practice. As assigned, shares this information with clinical charging staff.

Works as a member of the system team to provide services and achieve goals. As assigned, may manage supply chain functions, scheduling, provide patient services or administrative support.

Works independently under regular supervision. Researches complex billing issues and makes necessary corrections to achieve expected reimbursement. Uses structured work procedures and independent judgment to solve problems and achieve high quality levels. Work output has a significant impact on system business goal attainment. Customers include physicians, nurses, physician office staff, third party payors, central billing staff, staff from other departments and patients/patient families.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

High school diploma/GED or equivalent working knowledge.

Requires a level of knowledge normally gained over four or more years of related work in the same @type of clinical, medical office or acute care unit. Must be knowledgeable of medical terminology and current regulatory agency requirements for coding and charging for the assigned clinical area, and have a good understanding of reimbursement methodologies. Requires strong abilities in researching, reading, interpreting and communicating, as well as effective interpersonal skills, organizational skills and team working abilities.

Must be able to work effectively with common office software, coding and billing software, and the electronic medical records system.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) coding experience in a similar setting and Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) or Certified Professional Coder (CPC) credentials preferred for some assignments.

Additional related education and/or experience preferred.

EEO Statement:

EEO/Female/Minority/Disability/Veterans (https://www.bannerhealth.com/careers/eeo)

Our organization supports a drug-free work environment.

EOE/Female/Minority/Disability/Veterans

Banner Health supports a drug-free work environment.

Banner Health complies with applicable federal and state laws and does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, or disability

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