Cleveland Clinic

Reimbursement Specialist

Cleveland Clinic Main Campus Full time

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Job Title

Reimbursement Specialist

Location

Cleveland

Facility

Cleveland Clinic Main Campus

Department

Hematology Oncology-Cancer Institute

Job Code

U21010

Shift

Days

Schedule

7:30am-4:00pm/8:00am-4:30pm

Job Summary

Job Details

Join Cleveland Clinic’s Main Campus where research and surgery are advanced, technology is leading-edge, patient care is world class and caregivers are family. Here, you will work alongside a passionate and dedicated team, receive endless support and appreciation, and build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world.  


As a Reimbursement Specialist, you are responsible for policies and protocols related to coding and billing to ensure compliance for the Hematology/Oncology department. In this role, you will create, revise and maintain departmental documents for professional and technical charges, assist with the onboarding and monitoring of new physicians and perform various other research duties as needed. This role is critical to the overall functioning and organization of Cleveland Clinic.  


A caregiver in this role works on-site, Monday through Friday, from 7:30 a.m. -- 4:00 p.m. during the initial training period.

After training is completed, the start time may be adjusted between 7:30 a.m. and 9:00 a.m., with the end time adjusting accordingly.

The position then transitions to a hybrid schedule: on-site at Main Campus on Monday, Wednesday and Friday, with remote work on Tuesday and Thursday.


A caregiver who excels in this role will:  

  • Ensure accountabilities for all services performed and compliance with billing and internal standards is maintained. 

  • Identify opportunities and efficiencies in business office functions and operations. 

  • Manage patient accounts receivable and conducts denial analysis. 

  • Monitor departmental accounts receivable to achieve appropriate reimbursement percentages and maintain financial stability within the department. 

  • Analyze accounts receivable to identify inequities in payment. 

  • Collaborate with CCF contract management for resolution of payment issues. 

  • Conduct revenue-reporting analysis of costs associated with performing examinations and surgical/medical procedures and recommend fee modifications. 

  • Maintain departmental charge master files and perform ongoing reviews of professional and technical charges per compliance guidelines. 

  • Administer responsibilities associated with departmental expansion. 

  • Assist in practice startup, new service lines and affiliate programs to ensure corporate compliance adherence to capture appropriate revenue. 

  • Complete finance accounting and maps revenue of billable services. 

  • Conduct research analysis, IDE compliance and billing follow up. 

Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:  

  • High School Diploma/GED 

  • Four years of extensive CPT and ICD 9 CM coding and medical, billing and reimbursement experience

  • Computer literacy with Microsoft office products with an emphasis on spreadsheets and word processing applications 

  • Knowledge of medical terminology and anatomy/physiology  

  • One of the following certifications is required: Certified Professional Coder (CPC), Certified Coding Specialist Physician (CCS-P), Registered Health Information Technologist (RHIT), Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) or Certified Coding Associate (CCA) by American Health Information Management Certification (AHIMA) 

  • Understanding of third party and government payer regulations 

  • Experience providing education and trend analysis related to revenue and reimbursement 

Physical Requirements:

  • Manual dexterity to operate office equipment.

  • Ability to lift and transport up to 15 pounds.

  • May require extended periods of standing, walking or sitting.

  • Good visual acuity through normal or corrected vision.

Personal Protective Equipment:

  • Follows Standard Precautions using personal protective equipment as required for procedures. 

                       

The policy of Cleveland Clinic Health System and its system hospitals (Cleveland Clinic Health System) is to provide equal opportunity to all of our caregivers and applicants for employment in our drug free environment. All offers of employment are followed by testing for controlled substances.

Cleveland Clinic Health System administers an influenza prevention program. You will be required to comply with this program, which will include obtaining an influenza vaccination on an annual basis or obtaining an approved exemption.

Decisions concerning employment, transfers and promotions are made upon the basis of the best qualified candidate without regard to color, race, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, ancestry, status as a disabled or Vietnam era veteran or any other characteristic protected by law. Information provided on this application may be shared with any Cleveland Clinic Health System facility. 

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