MU Health Care
CHARGEMASTER SPECIALIST
MU Health Care, Columbia, Missouri, United States, 65201
Job: Administrative/Clerical/Professional Primary Location: MO-Columbia Schedule: Full-time Shift: Day Job Unposting Date: Ongoing Description
LOCATION:
Columbia, MissouriABOUT THE JOBTo perform duties related to the ongoing implementation, maintenance, and review of the Hospital Chargemaster (CDM) to insure that it is complete, accurate, and standardized with regards to revenue capture, revenue improvement opportunities, hospital patient charge setting, accurate billing, and compliance with governmental and third party requirements, contract terms, and regulations.SALARY RANGE
$52,666 - $83,179ABOUT USMU Health Care is a growing academic health system in mid-Missouri comprised of multiple hospitals - including the region's only Level 1 Trauma Center and region's only Children's Hospital - and over 50 specialty clinics located throughout the region.As an MU Health Care employee, you will be part of an exceptional team committed to our mission of saving and improving lives and supporting our team members to achieve their personal and professional goals. Our core values of inclusion, respect, service, discovery, responsibility, and excellence foster a collaborative work environment where you can grow your career.Learn more about MU Health Care. Learn more about living in Columbia, MO.EMPLOYEE BENEFITSHealth, vision, and dental insurance coverage starting day oneGenerous paid leave and paid time off, including 9 paid holidaysMultiple retirement options, including 100% match up to 8% and full vesting in three yearsTuition assistance for employees (75%) and immediate family members (50%)Discounts on cell phone plans, rental cars, gyms, hotels, and more.See a comprehensive list of benefits here.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONSPerform a variety of tasks and maintain documentation systems related to periodic reviews, including external reviews by auditors, and contracted consultants, of the CDM.Perform a variety of tasks in the resolution and/or rebilling of hold bills, claim edits, claim rejections, claim denials, and underpayments related to the CDM.Perform a variety of tasks related to, but not limited to, patient charge methodology, pricing transparency, revenue optimization, and billing compliance.Perform a variety of tasks to monitor and communicate changes to coding and billing requirements from governmental and commercial payers that impact the CDM.Perform a variety of tasks, in conjunction with clinical departments and related computer systems, to maintain an up-todate, complete, accurate, and compliant CDM.Perform a variety of tasks, in conjunction with clinical departments and related computer systems, to ensure revenue capture, reconciliation, and posting to the IDX Hospital Patient Account system.May complete unit/department specific duties and expectations as outlined in department documents.Qualifications
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONSBachelor's degree in nursing, medical records, hospital administration, business, finance or an equivalent combination of education and experience from which comparable knowledge, skills, and abilities can be acquired.Three (3) years of experience in a healthcare field.PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONSCertified Professional Coder (CPC) or Certified Professional Coder-Hospital (CPC-H) certification by American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC).Additional license/certification requirements as determined by the hiring department.Equal Opportunity EmployerThe University of Missouri System is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Equal Opportunity is and shall be provided for all employees and applicants for employment on the basis of their demonstrated ability and competence without unlawful discrimination on the basis of their race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable state or federal law. This policy applies to all employment decisions including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, training, promotions, pay practices, benefits, disciplinary actions and terminations. For more information, visit https://www.umsystem.edu/ums/hr/eeo.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable state or federal law.
LOCATION:
Columbia, MissouriABOUT THE JOBTo perform duties related to the ongoing implementation, maintenance, and review of the Hospital Chargemaster (CDM) to insure that it is complete, accurate, and standardized with regards to revenue capture, revenue improvement opportunities, hospital patient charge setting, accurate billing, and compliance with governmental and third party requirements, contract terms, and regulations.SALARY RANGE
$52,666 - $83,179ABOUT USMU Health Care is a growing academic health system in mid-Missouri comprised of multiple hospitals - including the region's only Level 1 Trauma Center and region's only Children's Hospital - and over 50 specialty clinics located throughout the region.As an MU Health Care employee, you will be part of an exceptional team committed to our mission of saving and improving lives and supporting our team members to achieve their personal and professional goals. Our core values of inclusion, respect, service, discovery, responsibility, and excellence foster a collaborative work environment where you can grow your career.Learn more about MU Health Care. Learn more about living in Columbia, MO.EMPLOYEE BENEFITSHealth, vision, and dental insurance coverage starting day oneGenerous paid leave and paid time off, including 9 paid holidaysMultiple retirement options, including 100% match up to 8% and full vesting in three yearsTuition assistance for employees (75%) and immediate family members (50%)Discounts on cell phone plans, rental cars, gyms, hotels, and more.See a comprehensive list of benefits here.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONSPerform a variety of tasks and maintain documentation systems related to periodic reviews, including external reviews by auditors, and contracted consultants, of the CDM.Perform a variety of tasks in the resolution and/or rebilling of hold bills, claim edits, claim rejections, claim denials, and underpayments related to the CDM.Perform a variety of tasks related to, but not limited to, patient charge methodology, pricing transparency, revenue optimization, and billing compliance.Perform a variety of tasks to monitor and communicate changes to coding and billing requirements from governmental and commercial payers that impact the CDM.Perform a variety of tasks, in conjunction with clinical departments and related computer systems, to maintain an up-todate, complete, accurate, and compliant CDM.Perform a variety of tasks, in conjunction with clinical departments and related computer systems, to ensure revenue capture, reconciliation, and posting to the IDX Hospital Patient Account system.May complete unit/department specific duties and expectations as outlined in department documents.Qualifications
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONSBachelor's degree in nursing, medical records, hospital administration, business, finance or an equivalent combination of education and experience from which comparable knowledge, skills, and abilities can be acquired.Three (3) years of experience in a healthcare field.PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONSCertified Professional Coder (CPC) or Certified Professional Coder-Hospital (CPC-H) certification by American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC).Additional license/certification requirements as determined by the hiring department.Equal Opportunity EmployerThe University of Missouri System is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Equal Opportunity is and shall be provided for all employees and applicants for employment on the basis of their demonstrated ability and competence without unlawful discrimination on the basis of their race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable state or federal law. This policy applies to all employment decisions including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, training, promotions, pay practices, benefits, disciplinary actions and terminations. For more information, visit https://www.umsystem.edu/ums/hr/eeo.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable state or federal law.