Registered Nurse (RN) - Perioperative
ChristianaCare
Newark, DE

PRIMARY FUNCTION:

Accurate and timely submission of computerized and paper billing.  Process reports as requested.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:   

• Document implants used for surgical cases and coordinate with implant auditors and revenue integrity team for new items without item numbers.
• Import and complete daily charge reconciliation with review of anesthesia, perfusion, nursing, and other supply billing items.
• Collaborate and communicate with clinical staff to validate item quantities, case finalization, and incomplete documentation.
• Review and submit accurate electronic and paper charges on a timely basis.
• Initiate batch billing charges for patients with surgical encounters.
• Answer billing inquiries from revenue integrity and implant auditors.
• Analyze and resolve implant billing.
• Process month-end reports for month-end closing.
• Review billing reports for accuracy.
• May review HCPC coding for all funding sources for price tables.
• Update price tables as needed.
• Support billing needs for ChristianaCare Operating Rooms, Surgicenters, Endoscopy, and Post Anesthesia departments.
• Performs assigned work safely, adhering to established departmental safety rules and practices; report to supervisor in a timely manner any unsafe activities, conditions, hazards, or safety violations that may cause injury to oneself, other employees, patients and visitors.
•    Performs other related duties as required.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

High School Graduate/GED

Three to five years’ experience in medical billing preferred

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

None