The Charge Description Master Technician is responsible for maintaining the hospital and ambulatory clinics chargemaster to ensure services are accurately charged, pricing is compliant with government regulations, and reimbursement is optimized. The role works closely with service area leaders, providers, the Coding Supervisor, Revenue Integrity Coordinator, Compliance Officer, Patient Financial Services, and the Director of Revenue and Reimbursement to support correct service item selection, charge coding, training, reporting, and resolution of denials and charge-related issues.
Key responsibilities include analyzing and verifying charge selection accuracy, monitoring regulatory and reimbursement changes, maintaining records and databases, preparing reports, developing training materials, coordinating in-service sessions, and supporting ongoing charge description master updates and compliance activities.
Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED
- Minimum 2 years of experience in financial or clinical service areas
- Minimum 1 year of experience as a patient access specialist, client service technician, medical billing, accounts receivable technician in a tribal or non-profit healthcare patient accounting setting, or medical coder
- LPN or RN experience may substitute for patient access, client service technician, medical billing, accounts receivable, or medical coder experience
- Demonstrated knowledge of ICD-9, ICD-10, and CPT/HCPCS coding and billing procedures
- Knowledge of Uniform Hospital Discharge Data definitions, diagnostic and procedural sequencing, and billing forms including UB-04, HCFA-1500, and ADA
- Strong computer skills and ability to use multiple data systems
- Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Word
- Strong analytical, organizational, communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills
- Ability to work under pressure, manage multiple priorities, and maintain high ethical standards
- Ability to pass background, reference, fingerprint, physical, and other screening requirements
Location
Arizona, US
Employment Type
Full-time
Experience Level
Intermediate Level
Remote work allowed
No
Posted
1 month ago