Charge Capture Coordinator Associate

Beyond Blue

Job Posting Title:

Charge Capture Coordinator Associate

Requisition Number:

R-000003796

Department Name:

Integrity & CDM

Work Location:

UK Chandler Hospital, Pavilion H

Grade Level:

6

Type of Position:

Regular

Position Time Status:

Full time Equivalency Link https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies

Shift:

Days (United States of America) (inactive)

Job Description:

Job Summary

Responsible for supporting charge capture processes by ensuring accurate and timely entry of charges into the billing system. Reviews provider documentation to validate the appropriate assignment of services delivered and levels of care. Collaborates with clinical and financial staff to protect data integrity, optimize reimbursement, and maintain confidentiality of patient records. Promotes continuous learning, professional development, and adherence to established quality standards.

Essential Functions

• Reviews provider documentation to validate the assignment of appropriate visit levels, procedures, and services.
• Accurately processes charges into the billing system using daily logs and encounter data.
• Monitors and assesses charge integrity risks, escalating issues to revenue integrity for timely resolution.
• Performs ongoing charge reconciliations for assigned service lines to ensure accurate and timely posting.
• Utilizes charge capture assurance (CCA) tools to monitor error trends and identify missed charges.
• Identifies trends and recommends workflow or system solutions to reduce charge capture errors.
• Ensures compliance with revenue cycle standards, departmental quality expectations, and regulatory requirements.
• Safeguards patient medical and electronic health information in compliance with HIPAA.
• Collaborates with clinical and financial teams to resolve charge capture and documentation issues.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education Requirement: High school diploma or equivalent

Experience Requirement: 0-2 years of experience

An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered. All experience must be paid and in the same related field. Part-time and PRN experience will be prorated based on hours worked per week. Volunteer work and internships for academic credit are not counted.

Certifications & Licensures: CPC, COC, CIC, CCS, CMC, CHRI

Working Conditions

A. Lifting, pushing, and/or pulling objects up to 50lbs:2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)

B. Lifting, pushing, and/or pulling objects over 50lbs:1. Never

C. Standing or walking with objects up to 10lbs:3. Intermittent (10% - 50% of the time)

D. Standing or walking with objects up to 25lbs:2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)

E. Sitting at the computer workstation for extended periods:3. Intermittent (10% - 50% of the time)

F. Risk of back injury from moving, lifting or positioning patients, equipment, or materials:2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)

G. Repetitive motion:3. Intermittent (10% - 50% of the time)

H. Working at heights above 4 feet:1. Never

I. Working in confined spaces:1. Never

J. Risk of injuries from use of equipment on the job:2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)

K. Job-related travel:2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)

L. Loud noises:1. Never

M. Temperature extremes:1. Never

N. Hazardous chemicals and fumes including waste:2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)

O. Radiation:1. Never

P. Burns:1. Never

Q. Cuts/Punctures:2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)

R. Bloodborne/airborne pathogens:2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)

S. Recombinant DNA or viral vectors:1. Never

T. Combative/violent people:1. Never

U. Animal handling (including carcasses):1. Never

V. Please specify other(s) and amount of exposure (i.e. Occasional, Intermittent or Regular): N/A

Physical Demands

This position requires intermittent sitting at a computer workstation for extended periods of time; performing tasks with repetitive motions (such as typing); intermittent standing or walking with objects weighing up to 10 pounds; occasional standing or walking with objects weighing up to 25 pounds; and occasional lifting, pushing, or pulling objects weighing up to 50 pounds.

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The University follows both the federal and state Constitutions as well as all applicable federal and state laws on nondiscrimination. The University provides equal opportunities for qualified persons in all aspects of institutional operations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, uniformed service, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information or social or economic status.

Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.