Charge Capture Associate (Outpatient)-San Luis Obispo-CA-14946-Pay Negotiable

Job Description

Job Description

Job Summary

Reviews, analyzes, and coordinates charge master activities while supporting revenue cycle operations. Accurately enters outpatient charges into the billing system, maintains charge integrity, and performs routine assignments within established guidelines to ensure accurate billing, reimbursement, and compliance with organizational standards.

Education & Experience

• High School Diploma/GED: Preferred

• Associate's Degree or equivalent combination of education and related experience: Preferred

• Charge entry or billing experience in a healthcare setting: Preferred

Licenses & Certifications

• Refer to department-specific licensing and certification requirements, if applicable.

• Review, analyze, and coordinate charge master activities to support revenue cycle operations.

• Accurately enter outpatient charges into the billing system following established procedures and guidelines.

• Collaborate with departments to identify and code billable services for appropriate reimbursement.

• Obtain and verify information required for accurate charge entry and billing.

• Balance charge summaries with encounter forms before updating charges.

• Monitor charge entry activities and communicate issues or discrepancies to leadership.

• Analyze reports and billing system edits to identify errors and coordinate necessary corrections.

• Support process improvement initiatives, audits, and projects to enhance revenue cycle efficiency, charging accuracy, billing, and collections.

• Maintain compliance with organizational policies, procedures, and revenue cycle standards.

• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.