Charge Capture Specialist 2

Company: WellStar Health System
Location: Marietta
Posted on: January 12, 2021

Job Description:

At WellStar, we all share common goals. That's what makes us so successful - and such an integral part of our communities. We want the same things, for our organization, for our patients, and for our colleagues. As the--most integrated healthcare provider--in Georgia, this means we pride ourselves on investing in the communities that we serve. We continue to provide innovative care models, focused on improving quality and access to healthcare.Responsibilities The Coder/Charge Capture Specialist II is responsible for reviewing clinical documentation to ensure timely, accurate, and compliant charge capture. He/she works as an educational resource to inform and educate departments on the latest government regulation and requirements, including CMS, the State, and payer regulations related to these charges. The Charge Capture Specialist II also collaborates with cross-campus counterpart(s) to ensure clinical documentation in high risk areas is consistent and complete. The Charge Capture Specialist II collaborates with cross-campus counterpart(s) to ensure consistency in processes in such a manner that each individual can act as a back-up for the other to ensure seamless charge capture in high risk areas when one individual is out. Duties include charge entry, ensuring correctness of coding in Charge Review, providing ongoing education to charging departments and works payor coding denials.Job Requirements:Required Minimum Education:High School diploma or equivalent from an accredited institution required. Bachelor's degree preferred.Required Minimum Experience:Two years collection experience or two years' experience with physician billing. Specifically in surgery codingRequired Minimum Certification:Coding Certification through AAPC or AHIMA (CPC-A, CPC, CCA, COC, CCS-P or equivalent) required.Required Minimum Skills:a. Ability to perform mathematical calculationsb. Keyboard by touchc. Excellent communication skills when dealing with patients, families, public, co-workers, and professional officesd. Basic knowledge of medical terminologye. Basic experience and knowledge of PC applicationsf. Detail-oriented, good organizational skills, and ability to be self-directedg. Ability to learn quickly and meet continuous time-linesh. Strong time management skills, managing multiple priorities and a heavy workload in a high-stress atmospherei. Demonstrated flexibility to perform other tasks as needed in an active work environment with changing work needsj. High-level problem solving, analytical, and investigation--skillsk. Excellent internal/external customer service skillsl. Excellent communication skills to include oral and written comprehension and expressionm. Ability and willingness to exhibit behaviors consistent with principles of excellent servicen. Ability and willingness to demonstrate and maintain competency as required for job title and the unit/area(s) of assignmento. Ability and willingness to exhibit behaviors consistent with standards of performance improvement and organizational values (e.g., efficiency & financial responsibility, safety, partnership & service, teamwork, compassion, integrity, and trust & respect)*

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