CDM Audit Analyst​/Patient Financial Services

JOB DESCRIPTION

Summary of Performance Expectations:
The CDM Analyst plays a crucial role in healthcare Revenue Cycle Management. This position will be responsible for assisting the Audit CDM Coordinator in maintaining the Charge Master and ensuring the list of billable services is accurate and compliant. The analyst will stay current on industry standards, legal mandates, and reporting requirements. The CDM Analyst will work with hospital departments on their Charge Masters and provide education and training as needed, monitor proper CDM coding and charge capture to maximize reimbursement, evaluate and update billing and claim rules, and report on the financial impact of billing practices.

• Associate’s degree in healthcare administration or related field
• Two years related experience working in a hospital business office, managed‑care company, or hospital/physician coding department
• Knowledge of medical clinical documentation requirements

• CPC – Certified Professional Coder, bachelor’s degree in healthcare administration or related field
• Knowledge of third‑party payer reimbursement requirements

Comprehensive, accessible healthcare services in the Catawba Valley. As the region’s largest not‑for‑profit community hospital, we exist to heal and comfort patients, promote and foster a healthier community, and ensure access to healthcare to all who need it – regardless of ability to pay. With a wide array of medical specialties, our skilled nurses and providers are trained to treat virtually any type of injury or illness, providing high‑quality, easily accessible healthcare close to home.

Our mission:
Exceptional Healthcare. Every Person. Every Time.

• North Carolina’s first and only 5‑time Magnet recipient for nursing excellence
• Region’s only level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU)
• Women’s Choice Award winner for America’s Best 100 Hospitals for Patient Experience for six consecutive years
• American College of Surgeons Accredited Comprehensive Community Cancer Center

High level of technical care from medical experts. Catawba Valley Medical Center offers a wide range of services from experienced medical specialists capable of addressing virtually any healthcare concern. Our current hospital holds 258 beds and serves the five‑county Hickory area. Through our skilled medical practitioners and our highly trained staff, we strive to provide the highest level of medical expertise using the latest, state‑of‑the‑art technology available.

One of our goals at Catawba Valley Medical Center is to provide seamless care between your primary care provider and our hospital. Being part of a vast healthcare network allows for easier and more efficient communication between local physicians, medical specialists, and our hospital. No one should have to travel far for the expert‑level medical treatment they need. We work with a plethora of medical specialists capable of diagnosing, treating and operating on a wide variety of conditions.