Job Description
Align yourself with an organization that has a reputation for excellence! Cedars Sinai was awarded the National Research Corporation’s Consumer Choice Award 19 years in a row for providing the highest-quality medical care in Los Angeles. We also were awarded the Advisory Board Company’s Workplace of the Year. This annual award recognizes hospitals and health systems nationwide that have outstanding levels of employee engagement. We deliver an impressive benefits package that includes Health Care, paid time off and a 403(b). Join us! Discover why U.S. News & World Report has named us one of America’s Best Hospitals.
What will you be doing in this role?
The Charge Description Master Analyst requires strong analytic and technical skills to include: Charge Description Master, Information Systems, Coding, Pricing and ability to understand governmental billing guidelines and transmittals and non-governmental payor guidelines. Ability to understand billing practices, medical records and charge audit methodologies. Excellent written and verbal communication as this position is a liaison between the Health Information Department (HID) and Revenue Management Department (RMD) to the ancillary departments throughout the Medical Center, Patient Financial Services (PFS) and Enterprise Information Systems (EIS) and requires high level communication across the continuum of care. Primary duties include:
- Review governmental payor memorandums and transmittals as well as non-governmental payor requirements, medical records, hospital bills and billing practices.
- Review ancillary and clinical department functions for hospital, their information systems, and charging practices to ensure charges are appropriately linked to each department.
- Works with personnel throughout the Medical Center to in-service on areas to include: documentation of procedures, supplies, equipment use, time, charge claims reimbursement cycle relative to the Charge Description Master and related areas.
- Coordinate, monitor and approve changes, in conjunction with PFS, EIS, Finance, RMD and others, made to the Charge Description Master through established hospital wide protocols.
- Evaluate and recommend practices regarding the Charge Description Master to ensure codes stay in sync with regulatory standards of practices.
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Qualifications
Requirements:
- High School Diploma or GED required.
- A minimum of three years of experience in finance, healthcare, or a related field required.
Experience we are seeking:
- Proficient in payment review systems, hospital information systems and CPT coding methodologies, and chart review, clinical record information systems and charging methodologies with demonstrated ability to understand and interpret medical records and the charge master.
- Team orientation including good interpersonal skills for effective written and verbal communication with co-workers and Management.
- Strong quantitative, analytical organizational skills with the ability to use and understand computer technology.
Why work here?
Beyond outstanding employee benefits (including health, vision, dental and life and insurance) we take pride in hiring the best employees. Our accomplished and compassionate staff reflects the culturally and ethnically diverse community we serve. They are proof of our dedication to creating a dynamic, inclusive environment that fuels innovation.
Req ID : 6609
Working Title : Charge Description Master Analyst
Department : CSRC Dir Compliance and Rev Mgt
Business Entity : Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
Job Category : Patient Financial Services
Job Specialty : Revenue Integrity
Overtime Status : EXEMPT
Primary Shift : Day
Shift Duration : 8 hour
Base Pay : $32.93 - $51.04
Our compensation philosophy
We offer competitive total compensation that includes pay, benefits, and other recognition programs for our employees. The base pay range shown above takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including knowledge/skills; relevant experience and training; education/certifications/licensure; and other business and organizational factors. This base pay range does not include our comprehensive benefits package and any incentive payments that may be applicable to this role. Pay Transparency Non Discrimination Provision (PDF) (opens in new window)
Diversity and Inclusion at Cedars-Sinai
We are caretakers and innovators committed to the pursuit of equitable healthcare. But health equity is not possible without representation. Our commitment to diversity goes beyond demographics or checking boxes. Our people must reflect the diverse identities, experiences and geographies of the communities and patients we serve – because that’s what our patients, colleagues and communities deserve. Quality Care and Research—For All, By All (opens in new window).
Cedars-Sinai is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.
Cedars-Sinai does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of the race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, physical or mental disability, legally protected medical condition (cancer-related or genetic characteristics or any genetic information), marital status, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, age (40 or older), military and/or veteran status or any other basis protected by federal or state law. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at Applicant_Accommodation@cshs.org and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address.
Cedars-Sinai will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories, in accordance with the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring.
At Cedars-Sinai, we are dedicated to the safety, health and wellbeing of our patients and employees. This includes protecting our patients from communicable diseases, such as influenza (flu) and COVID-19. For this reason, we require that all new employees receive a flu vaccine based on the seasonal availability of flu vaccine (typically during September through April each year) as a condition of employment, and annually thereafter as a condition of continued employment, subject to medical exemption or religious accommodation. For the same reason, you may also be required to receive other vaccines such as COVID-19 as a condition of employment. Cedars-Sinai reserves the right to make modifications to its required list of vaccines as required by law and/or policy. Cedars-Sinai’s AA Policy Statement (PDF) (opens in new window)
