Market Director Revenue Integrity Nevada

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Market Director Revenue Integrity

St. Joseph's Hospital & Medical Center, Phoenix, AZ

Responsible but not limited to all revenue integrity related activities such as report preparation, department audits, reconciliation procedures, QA monitoring, denials management, revenue-based statistics, CDM (Charge Description Master) maintenance, training clinical staff on charge-capture processes and subsequent charge review post procedure. Supervises Market Manager(s) and has oversight of Revenue Integrity department operations for the assigned market(s).

The role oversees all market revenue integrity (RI) initiatives which include monitoring and approving all changes made to the hospital's charge description master (CDM) and fee schedules, and developing CDM strategies that will optimize revenue generation while ensuring compliance with Federal, State and payer regulations and guidelines. Responsible for managing value capture programs and tasked with root cause analysis and will coordinate with various departments to achieve solutions to revenue capture opportunities. Fosters partnering relationships with the Revenue Cycle team, System Office, Patient Financial Services, Compliance, Health Information Management department and educates hospital departments with respect to the use and maintenance of the (CDM).

This position directs all revenue integrity functions at the market level and is charged with implementing region and system level initiatives while being a Subject Matter Expert for their market. Works closely with Market CFO and is a standing member of the Market Operating Steering Committee (MOSC) for revenue cycle. Incumbent maximizes charge efficiency through: (1) Monitoring revenue cycle processes and staff functions; (2) Supporting CommonSpirit Health’s revenue capture and integrity through evaluating the accuracy of charge capture functions, and staying apprised of payer and/or regulatory updates; (3) Assisting in the design and implementation of Charge Capture workflow improvements.

• Assists with month end accounts receivable analysis, reporting and various monitors, including emphasis on facility pre-billing AR inventory management.
• Maintains a compliant charge master, standardized to the corporate standard, including timely additions, changes and deletions and applicable, while providing assistance to assure uniform application of the charge master in all revenue generating departments.
• Coordinates and recommends price increase changes annually and as needed to enhance the financial viability of the medical center as the primary source of income derives from appropriate patient revenues.
• Coordinates charge master reviews in total or by department as needed and provides education and assistance to all directors regarding the function and application of the charge master and the revenue cycle in general.

Bachelor’s degree in healthcare administration, finance, business administration or related field. Ten (10) years’ experience in healthcare related revenue cycle functions, including coding and billing guidelines may be substituted for a Bachelor’s degree.

Professional Certification or Credential from a National Organization, i.e. AHIMA, AAPC, HFMA or NAHRI highly preferred