Senior Billing Analyst, full-time Remote

Senior Billing Analyst Perioperative Services

University of Chicago Medical Center

Are you a hospital billing expert who thrives in a fast-paced high-impact environment Do you enjoy solving complex charge capture issues mentoring others and improving revenue cycle performance

At UChicago Medical your work directly supports world-class patient care. As a Senior Billing Analyst you will lead perioperative and procedural billing operations. collaborate with Revenue Cycle Supply Chain Nursing and Perioperative Leadership while driving measurable improvements in billing accuracy and timeliness. We are committed to excellence innovation and continuous improvementand were looking for a leader who shares that commitment.

Job Summary:

The Senior Billing Analyst leads perioperative and procedural billing operations to ensure accurate compliant and timely revenue capture. Reporting to the Assistant Director of Business Operations this role partners with Revenue Cycle Supply Chain Nursing and Perioperative Leadership to reconcile supply and facility charges assign CPT/ICD/HCPCS codes audit documentation and oversee departmental work queues. The Senior Billing Analyst plays a critical role in safeguarding revenue integrity improving charge capture workflows and mentoring staff to meet regulatory and operational standards.

Essential Functions

• Reviews system-generated charge reports to identify correct and complete inaccurate or missing data in a timely manner; assigns CPT ICD and HCPCS codes and enters charges as needed to meet a 3-day billing target.
• Ensures all supply and facility charges are accurately posted within three (3) days of the date of service (or discharge date if applicable).
• Collaborates with Revenue Cycle to reconcile and maintain departmental work queues ensuring timely and compliant billing.
• Develops educates and orients staff on departmental policies procedures and billing regulations including LMRPs APCs diagnosis coding and documentation requirements.
• Supports the design and implementation of workflow improvements to enhance charge capture accuracy and reduce revenue leakage.
• Communicates updates regarding coding and billing policies and procedures; interprets regulatory changes and provides guidance to staff as needed.
• Partners with Supply Chain to establish new product records and confirm accurate account and billing code assignments.
• Assists in the investigation and resolution of charge-related disputes.
• Performs additional duties related to revenue capture reimbursement and departmental operations as assigned.

Required:

• High School diploma (Bachelors degree preferred)
• 57 years of hospital billing operations experience
• Strong knowledge of Medicare Medicaid and managed care billing regulations
• Working expertise in CPT and ICD coding systems
• Certification required within 12 months of hire (CPC RHIT RHIA or combination)
• Completion of medical terminology coursework
• Experience with healthcare systems such as EPIC IDX OACIS or Last Word
• Advanced Excel and PC-based reporting skills
• Strong analytical organizational and communication skills

Preferred:

• Operating room billing experience
• Experience in a complex academic medical center environment

Licensure/Certification:

AAPC certification required.

Certification required within 12 months of hire (CPC RHIT RHIA or combination)

• Job Type/FTE: Full-time
• Shift: Remote Day shift M-F
• Unit/Department: CCD
• CBA Code: Non-Union