Charge Description Master Consultant

at  Banner Health

POSITION SUMMARY

This position develops and maintains all patient charges for the organization, as well as identifies, audits, and resolves coding concerns, charging issues, and related operational practices for organizational entities ensuring federal, state, local regulatory and managed care compliance.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Must possess a strong knowledge of business, accounting and/or finance as normally obtained through the completion of a bachelor’s degree in business, accounting, finance or related field.
Must possess a strong knowledge and background in healthcare billing, reimbursement and coding as normally demonstrated through four years of progressively responsible experience in billing, reimbursement and/or coding. Must possess a knowledge of managed care contract and government payor compliance and reporting requirements. Technical knowledge required of CPT-4/HCPCS and UB04 codes.
Excellent organization, oral and written communication skills, as well as ability to maintain highly confidential data.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Registered Nurse (RN), Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or clinical experience and/or knowledge. Coding certification or an in-depth knowledge of medical coding.
Additional related education and/or experience preferred.

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