CHARGE DESCRIPTION MASTER
$66,560–$79,040 year
On-siteStockton, California, United States
Job Summary
Own the hospital's Charge Description Master (CDM) as the principal authority for governance, maintenance, and strategic updates. Direct departmental requests to modify line items, validate CPT/HCPCS codes, and optimize Craneware configuration while ensuring compliance with CMS, Medicare, and commercial payer requirements. Lead the annual review of obsolete charges, perform medical record-to-bill audits, and serve as the final escalation point for complex coding issues. Develop pricing strategies, monitor regulatory changes, and co-chair the multidisciplinary CDM Committee to drive revenue integrity across clinical and financial departments.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in health information management, business, finance, or related field
- Strong training background in hospital coding and reimbursement
- Minimum of 5 years of progressive experience in CDM maintenance, medical records, hospital coding, or reimbursement
- demonstrated experience leading CDM projects or initiatives with minimal oversight
- Advanced computer knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel
- Self-motivated, ability to work independently with minimal oversight
- ability to mentor or guide less experienced staff
- Advanced communication and presentation skills
- ability to influence and educate stakeholders across all levels of the organization, including senior leadership
Desired Qualifications
- Certified Coding Specialist (CCS)
- Certified Professional Coder (CPC)
- equivalent healthcare coding/charge master certification
- Bachelor's degree in health information management, business, finance, or related field preferred
- Certified Coding Specialist (CCS), Certified Professional Coder (CPC), or equivalent healthcare coding/charge master certification preferred
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