Charge Auditor

Department

36901 Advocate Sherman Hospital - Administration:
Cardiac

Full time

Yes

40

Full Time;
Monday through Friday 7:30am to 4:00pm

$24.10 - $36.15

• Responsible in ensuring all appropriate patient charges are accurately processed using a working knowledge of the EMR System
  1)
  Ensures that patient billing for all Cath/IR/EP procedures are accurate and processed within three business days.
• Monitors and enters all implant billing to assure accurate patient charges.
• Assist in developing and maintaining supply charges in coordination with Materials Manager, Business Manager, and the EMR Information Systems.
• EMR chart auditing for correct documentation and charge entry.
• reconciliation and scheduling of all invasive procedures.
• Knowledge and Maintenance of EMR including compliance from a regulatory billing perspective
  1)
  Obtain and maintain an excellent working knowledge of the EMR
• Obtain and maintain knowledge of the systems reporting capabilities for running reports as required and/or requested including the ability to run non-standard reports.
• Provide proactive audits via EMR.
• 1)
  Completes audits focusing on charge capture and compliance as well as revenue opportunities
  2)
  Coordinates collaboration with Clinical Managers and Leadership to assure compliance with identified patient charting discrepancies.
• 3)
  Reviews free text items with Clinical Manager and Leadership to increase charting compliance and accurate billing on an ongoing basis.
• Collaborates with Patient Accounts to maintain working knowledge of CPT, APC’s and pass-through codes
  1)
  Knowledge is maintained and kept current to any and all changes and/or updates
  2)
  Assure compliance with all Medicare policies, procedures and regulations
• Other duties as assigned

High School Diploma, 5 years experience in operating room/procedural area, or billing experience with invasive product knowledge or substitute relevant experience

Self-directed, minimal supervision required. Good communication skills. Working knowledge of EMR charge capture. Computer skills. Data entry skills. Knowledge of Microsoft Windows.

This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.

Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including:

• Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
• Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
• Incentive pay for select positions
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance

• Paid Time Off programs
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
• Educational Assistance Program

Note:

Eligibility for programs listed above may depend on your FTE or status (e.g., full-time, part-time, per diem, temporary, etc.); please ask a Recruiter for more information during an interview.

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