Strategically leads the reimbursement team in analyzing and implementing new payment methodologies to establish optimal reimbursement and payment levels.
Creates policies and procedures for reimbursement functions including estimating, modeling and reporting provider reimbursement/payment levels.
Coaches others in the organization regarding reimbursement functions and third party payor issues.
Directs implementation and monitoring of reimbursement functions including Medicare, Medicaid, cost reports, audits, appeals, DSH programs, 340B and CPT/HCPCS code changes.
Leads review and impact analysis of payor proposed and final Medicare and Medicaid regulation changes.
Reviews and provides expertise on payor contract changes during negotiations and finalizations; consults on third party payor contracts in Experian and Contract Maintenance.
Directs reports for annual pricing and fee schedule updates, including impacts on physician compensation.
Consults in annual budgeting and audit processes (monthly discounts, year-end discounts, third party reserves).
Supports operations and CDM team in maintaining charge masters and setting up new codes and prices; assists with enterprise pricing initiatives.
Produces reports, analyzes and integrates data; develops, summarizes, presents and explains data.
Promotes integrity and confidentiality of data; develops and updates policies and procedures when directed.
Develops and maintains relationships with finance and accounting staff across the enterprise and provides coaching and reimbursement support.
Requirements
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business, or healthcare related field with strong financial focus.
Minimum of seven years experience related to reimbursement with Medicare and other third party payers.