Charge Master Specialist

Overview

 

 

 

 

U.S. Physical Therapy, Inc. ("USPh") is the largest publicly traded, pure-play operator of outpatient physical and occupational therapy clinics, with over 673 clinics in 42 states. The Company's clinics provide pre- and post-operative care for a variety of orthopedic-related disorders and sports-related injuries, rehabilitation of injured workers, and preventative care.

 

We are currently searching for a motivated individual who wants to join a growing company as a Charge Master Specialist.

 

Position Summary:

 

Charge Master Specialist - serves as a functional subject matter expert in coding and reimbursement systems, including ICD-9, ICD-10, CPT, and HCPCS for the national Outpatient Physical & Occupational Therapy Company. This is not a medical billing or claims analyst position.

 

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Supports billing and practice management support team with internal coding, pricing, and fee schedule analysis and provides updates and recommendations
• Develop standardized spreadsheets for fee schedule upload into the practice management system
• Provide analysis and updates for CPT, HCPCS, CCI edits, Medicare Fee Schedule, commercial payer, and Workers Comp coding changes
• Support the organization's training and implementation of ICD-10 coding
• Facilitates appropriate clinical coding to support diagnosis capture, specificity, and accuracy
• Monitors Medicare LCDs and updates relevant staff
• Reviews and resolves coding issues with clinical, business office and contracting staff
• Collaborates in the development of training programs, initiatives, and work flows to support clinical coding and guidelines
• Charge Master/fee schedule review, analysis and recommendations including fee schedule methodology
• Provide pricing projections for private payors, Medicare and Workers Comp
• Monitor guidelines and any new information in the CPT, HCPCS and ICD-10 coding
• Contribute to the overall team effort by working with all members and all levels of personnel in various locations throughout the company

  

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree (B.A. or B.S.) from a four-year college preferred
• Charge Master experience a must
• At least one of the following credentials required:  CPC, CCA, CCS, CCS-P
• 5 years of clinical coding experience, either as specialist/analyst or program manager in outpatient health care and extensive knowledge of coding classification systems such as ICD-9 and ICD-10
• Microsoft Office - Excel proficiency a must.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Excellent written and oral communications skills
• Excellent organizational and detail oriented skills
• Previous experience working in corporate setting preferred.

 

We offer a competitive total compensation package including a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, disability, life and a 401(k) plan, in addition to other outstanding benefits such as Paid Time Off.

 

Employment Type: FULL_TIME