Charge-Entry Coordinator: Health Tronics Inc.

HealthTronics, Inc. is seeking a talented Charge Entry Coordinator at our Austin, Texas Headquarters. We are a growing, well-funded, public company with a focus on great patient care and improving partnership economics. We know that our business depends on attracting the finest people in the field, so we strive to provide a competitive compensation package, solid development opportunities, and a great work experience. Come get involved in our growth and an exciting new chapter in your career. For more information about our company, please visit our web site (www.healthtronics.com).

This position creates and maintains charge entry for Pathology groups and other partnerships as assigned to ensure timely and accurate claims and facility invoices for the Collections Department.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
* Daily charge entry of treatment reports in PiMS to create charges for invoices and claims for all Keystone facilities.

* Daily charge entry of all patient demographics and billing reports in PiMS to create charges for invoices and claims for all Pathology facilities.

*Provides ICD-9 and/or CPT codes for pathology claims.

*Uses modifiers during charge entry appropriately.

* Maintains and adds facility availablity to PiMS as needed for charge entry.

* Assures that correct account categories are used for pathology charge entry and Keystone charge entry.

* Reviews and maintains knowledge of billing policies and/or third party policies to ensure accurate charge entry of all treatment reports, following specific charge entry instructions if outlined in policies.

* Reviews billing policies and other billing documentation during charge entry to ensure the correct anesthesiology group, radiology group, or pathologist is used so that month-end payment reports for these physicians are correct.

* Maintains secure and orderly storage of all treatment reports before and after charge entry into PiMS, including scanning documentation into PiMS.

* Advises Collections Manager of delinquent treatment reports, including pathology reports and other necessary documentation needed to bill accurately. Does follow up with appropriate personnel to obtain missing documentation.

* Communicates effectively with co-workers and management.

* Interfaces with co-workers, management and other departments on issues that concern and affect them.

* Responsible for security of files.

* Generates reports for management.

* Performs other duties and special projects as required.

The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.

QUALIFICATIONS INCLUDE:
* Must have ICD-9/CPT coding experience.

*Familiarity with Window based operating systems 2000 or higher for timely and accurate charge entry

* Good organizational skills

* Knowledge of medical terms and medical insurance processing.

* Ability to work overtime as required.

* Personality and demeanor to deal with the public.

* Must be able to communicate effectively by telephone, e-mail and in person with customers, co-workers and supervisors.

* Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

* Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals.

* A certain degree of creativity and latitude is expected.

Our Compensation Plan Includes:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Pre-Paid Legal, FSA, and Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off and Company Holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Employer Paid Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• 401(k) Program with Employer Match
• Competitive Pay
• Direct Deposit
• Continuing Education and Development Opportunities
• A Great Team to Work With
• And More

HealthTronics, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer.