Charge Capture Clerk - Full Time

Job Summary

Job Summary: Responsible for reviewing patient charges to ensure that charges and documentation are aligned with each other. Works closely with the Medical Records staff and clinical departments.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Reviews clinical documentation to ensure all service charges are accurately captured in accordance with payer guidelines.


• Conducts charge reviews within 3 days of discharge.


• Identifies missed charge.


• Adheres to rules from regulatory bodies like Medicare and Medicaid, as well as other third-party payors.


• Conducts audits to identify missed charges, reduce errors, and find areas for improvement within the charge capture process.


• Works with various departments, such as coding, billing, and clinical care, to solve problems and improve processes.


• Reports any problems to the department manager.


• Must be familiar with the following manuals: Health Information Management Department, HIPAA.


• Willing to accept additional assignments

Professional Requirements

• Ensures that appearance and personal conduct are always professional.


• Answers the telephone in a polite and timely manner.


• Demonstrates ability to be flexible, organized, and function well in stressful situations.


• Excellent attendance record.


• Wears appropriate clothing for job functions. Wears ID badge.


• Works at maintaining a good rapport and a cooperative working relationship with physicians, administration, and staff.


• Represents the organization positively and professionally in the community.


• Maintains patient confidentiality at all times.


• Complies with all organizational policies regarding ethical business practices.