Role Description
Responsible for the auditing and evaluation of revenue cycle operations across all departments for Point-of-Service, Patient Access Hospital POS sites and specialty specific accounts receivable. Provides support to and interacts with senior leadership, practice plan administration and staff throughout revenue cycle analysis/auditing. Responsible for non-clinical billing holds, supports Revenue Cycle self-audits, and assist in responding to inquiries and complaints.
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Maintain the Identity Theft Log.
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Review inquiries, identify root cause (e.g., charge posting error, registration error, EMPI error).
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Work with departments to correct accounts and charges.
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Complete OCPC Investigation Form when necessary for management review.
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Provide trending of Identity Theft volumes and outcomes by location.
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Assume ownership responsibility for non-clinical billing holds assigned to Audit Team.
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Identify trends and opportunities for improvement for non-clinical claim holds.
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Maintain Third Party Auditor Calendar and Contact List.
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Lead Revenue Cycle Audit Team Coding Reviews focusing on modifier, CPT and diagnosis coding issues.
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Lead investigation efforts associated with cases received via the HIPAA reporting tool.
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Complete Insufficient Documentation and CHP PFG Diagnosis Verification Request Queue(s).
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Ensure timely resolution regarding completed Diagnosis Verification Requests.
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Maintain Non Audit Plus Service Account.
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Assist the Revenue Cycle Health Service Division and other UPMC areas in responding to billing inquiries/complaints.
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Support and contribute to UPMC core values and guiding principles.
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Identify potential or actual risk areas related to billing in response to audit findings.
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Provide training and support to coworkers on appropriate tools and techniques.
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Lead and/or support Revenue Cycle self-audits to ensure compliance of all revenue cycle protocols.
Qualifications
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High School or equivalent and 4 years of healthcare revenue cycle experience including 2 years previous billing audit experience, or 6 years of related experience required.
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Analytical problem solving skills and the ability to coordinate the work of others.
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Knowledge of medical terminology, ICD-9 and CPT coding.
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Knowledge of HMO, POS, PPO, Medicare, SNP, CHP and Medicaid plans.
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Detail oriented with excellent organizational, interpersonal and communication skills.
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Must be able to establish priorities, effectively problem solve, and communicate in a positive professional manner at all times.
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Knowledge of MS Office products.
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Ability to maintain designated quality and production standards.
Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances
Company Description
UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran.