Be a part of a world-class academic healthcare system at UChicago Medicine as a Revenue Integrity Specialist for the Revenue Integrity department at our Hyde Park, IL location. This will be a hybrid/flexible remote opportunity where you will come in office on an as needed basis. The office location would mostly be our Hyde Park, IL location but could also be at our Burr Ridge, IL location. There are not specific set days in office but Wednesday are preferred. The start time is flexible so working hours could be from 7a - 6p, Monday - Friday and some weekends maybe required.
Job Summary:
Improve compliant and accurate billing and charge capture at the point of service in the UChicago Medicine’s (UCM) revenue cycle to decrease costly back-end work and improve cash flow. Implement and promote consistent revenue integrity practices in regards to compliance in coding, billing, and proper documentation. Optimize reimbursement working in partnership with departments to further develop the revenue stream and documentation processes. Analyzes and assists with correction of billing and coding errors identified by internal and vendor generated pre-billing edits designed to prevent claims delays & denials and non-compliant billing practices. Mitigate external audit risks via the practice of audits and continual educational efforts. Monitor detailed revenue volumes, Claim Edits, and late charges for the hospital, and provide real time notification to unusual variances. Advises regarding proper revenue cycle processes and workflows. Assists or advises departments regarding resolution of errors that prevent timely, accurate, and compliant claims submittal. Manage regulatory content, simplifying the complex reimbursement environment through promotion and support of consistent operational efficiencies. Help departments to maximize revenue when CPT (Current Procedural Technology) codes for new technologies and services, or change in the payment rates for these and other established services occur.
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Must comply with UCMC’s COVID-19 Vaccination requirement as a condition of employment. If you have already received the vaccination, you must provide proof as part of the pre-employment process. This is in addition to your compliance with the Flu Vaccination requirement as well. Medical and religious exemptions will be considered consistent with applicable law. Lastly, a pre-employment physical, drug screening, and background check are also required for all employees prior to hire.
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