Lake Charles Memorial Hospital
Lake Charles, LA
Revenue Management RAC Coordinator
DESCRIPTION OF POSITION:
The RAC Coordinator monitors and maintains the hospital's RAC activity to ensure that the letters are received and responded to timely, codes are within applicable coding guidelines, provides risk analysis, appeals or assists with appeals for resolution timely, and provides feedback and/or training to reduce future exposures. The RAC Coordinator is responsible for assisting with keeping the hospital compliant with federal and state regulations
SUPERVISION: Reports directly to the Director of Revenue Management
RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:
Proficient in payment review systems, hospital information systems and coding methodologies.
Ability to understand CMS (formerly HCFA) correspondence as it relates to RAC topics.
Ability to understand and interpret medical records, hospital bills, and the charge master.
Ability to understand RAC request.
Ability to work with physicians, administrative...