Charge Capture Specialist

Charge Capture Specialist II

at SCHS is responsible for validating appropriate charge capture in a quality, efficient and timely manner. Services include but are not limited to the review of accounts to accurately capture charges for assigned Charge Capture Area and other SCHS departments and or cost centers as applicable. This role requires the ability to review medical record documentation to apply accurate charges for services and items/supplies used for patient care, perform basic math and/or time calculations and correct charge capture errors based on SCHS charge capture policies and procedures.

This position does not directly manage others but may be asked to review and provide feedback on other caregiver’s work, as well as support other Revenue Integrity Charge Capture Specialist’s with daily work activities.

• Read and interpret documents contained within the medical record.
• Accurately determine the charges for the assigned services departments, transferring data to Information Services and Finance as scheduled.
• Complete accurate and timely charge capture tasks for assigned Charge Capture Area.
• Deliver excellent customer service in a manner that promotes goodwill, is timely, efficient and accurate when communication between internal/external stakeholders is necessary according to the RI Charge Capture Complexity Matrix.
• Contribute to and support team in assigned work queue areas designated by leadership.
• Utilize intermediate to high level research methodologies consistent with the RI Charge Capture Complexity Matrix.
• Apply intermediate to high level understanding and knowledge of billing, medical coding and charging guidelines when CPT code(s) application is required following Medicare/Medicaid/Payor guidelines, Federal and State regulations and or laws along with SCHS policies and procedures for appropriate charge capture processes.
• Attend applicable meetings as requested by leadership. Provide requested deliverables as deemed appropriate by leadership.
• Support the vision, mission, and values of the organization in all respects.
• Support Lean principles of continuous improvement with energy and enthusiasm, functioning as a champion of change.
• Provide and maintain a safe environment for caregivers, patients and guests.
• Conduct all activities with the highest standards of professionalism and confidentiality. Comply with all applicable laws, regulations, policies and procedures, supporting the organization’s corporate integrity efforts by acting in an ethical and appropriate manner, reporting known or suspected violation of applicable rules, and cooperating fully with all organizational investigations and proceedings.
• May perform additional duties of similar complexity within the organization as required or assigned.

• Required:
  
  High School Diploma/GED.
• Preferred:
  Associate or bachelor’s degree in an accredited Health Information Technology program or certification in a self-study course from AHIMA, AAPC, Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) certification or one or more of the following: RHIA, CCA, CCS, CCS-P, CPC, CPC-H, preferred.

• Required:
  
  N/A
• Preferred:
  Must hold 2 of the following certifications for certification pay:
  Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT), RHIA, CHRI, CDIP, CPMA, CCA, CBC, CCS, CCS-P, CPC, CPC-H, CIRCC, preferred.

• Required:
  
  Two (2) years Revenue Cycle Charge Capture experience required. Related healthcare experience of which one year must have been in a revenue cycle or equivalent role.
• Preferred:
  Three (3) years coding and/or medical billing/collections experience with a Health Information Management focus. Over two years Epic or other EHR experience.