Charge Description Analyst

Job Opportunity At UCLA Health

Take on a key analytical role with a world-class health organization. Drive internal customer satisfaction and the efficient processing of hospital charges. Take your professional expertise to the next level. You can do all of this and more at UCLA Health.

Work Location: Los Angeles, CA, USA

Onsite or Remote Flexible Hybrid Work Schedule Monday-Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm Posted Date 04/10/2024

Salary Range: $86400 - 184800 Annually Employment Type 2 - Staff: Career Duration Indefinite Job # 18221

Job Qualifications

We're seeking an adaptable, knowledgeable, and highly analytical individual with:

• CCS, CPC-O, CPC certification or related coding education
• Bachelor's degree in business, finance, or related field, preferred
• Eight or more years of experience in hospital finance, billing, coding, revenue integrity, medical analysis, or medical auditing
• Prior experience and/or knowledge of regulations on charging and billing practices for Medicare, Medi-Cal, and other payers (UB04 and/or CMS1500)
• Experience with EPIC charge master and familiarity with CDM structure, content, and maintenance, as well as in revenue integrity operations, clinical charge capture, or revenue cycle operations
• Knowledge of CPT, HCPCS, and Medi-Cal coding guidelines and regulations; ability to utilize relevant reference resources (e.g., Federal Register, CMS memorandums, etc.)
• Proficiency in the use of Current Procedural Terminology (CPT), Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System (HCPCS), and revenue codes
• Understanding of compliance issues and their importance and consequences
• Knowledge of EPIC system, particularly Resolute Hospital Billing
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Experience with project processes and facilitation of teams
• Background in project management preferred.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, interpersonal, and collaboration skills

UCLA Health is a world-renowned health system with four award-winning hospitals and more than 270 community clinics throughout metro Los Angeles as well as the David Geffen School of Medicine. Through the efforts of our outstanding people, we have become Los Angeles' trusted provider of exceptional, compassionate patient care. If you're looking to experience greater challenge and fulfillment in your career, you can at UCLA Health.