Emergency Room Reimbursement Specialist
Job Description
The Emergency Room Reimbursement Specialist evaluates the emergency room visit documentation for accurate and complete charge capture, assessing for gaps in documentation with regards to clinical information, and querying the providers when necessary.
WHO WE ARE
With 12 ministries and access points across Indiana and Illinois, Franciscan Health is one of the largest Catholic health care systems in the Midwest. Franciscan Health takes pride in hiring coworkers that provide compassionate, comprehensive care for our patients and the communities we serve.
WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT
- Schedule: Monday thru Friday | 8 am - 5 pm - Start time is flexible
Conduct an investigation and assessment regarding payment discrepancies.
Identify and implement necessary actions to ensure appropriate outcomes are met.
Conduct and coordinate third party audits.
Advise and inform management of reimbursement issues.
QUALIFICATIONS
High School Diploma/GED - Required
Associate's Degree Allied Health Profession - Preferred
4 years Emergency Room coding/ charging, Revenue Cycle, billing experience - Required
4 years Emergency Room clinical experience - Required
No Experience required if candidate holds an active RHIT, RHIA, or CCS
Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) - American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) upon hire - Preferred or
Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) Candidate - American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) credential obtained within 1 year of hire - Preferred or
Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) Candidate - American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) credential obtained within 1 year of hire - Preferred
TRAVEL IS REQUIRED:
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
It is the policy of Franciscan Alliance to provide equal employment to its employees and qualified applicants for employment as otherwise required by an applicable local, state or Federal law.
Franciscan Alliance reserves a Right of Conscience objection in the event local, state or Federal ordinances that violate its values and the free exercise of its religious rights.
Franciscan Alliance is committed to equal employment opportunity.
Franciscan provides eligible employees with comprehensive benefit offerings. Find an overview on the benefit section of our career site, jobs.franciscanhealth.org.