University of Southern California
Charge Capture Coordinator - Clinical Revenue Integrity - Full Time 8 Hour Days
University of Southern California, Los Angeles, California, United States, 90079
Charge Capture Coordinator – Clinical Revenue Integrity – Full Time, 8 Hour Days (Non‑Exempt, Non‑Union)
Under the general direction of the Revenue Manager, the Charge Capture Coordinator is primarily responsible for unit and area specific charge capture of clinical services and procedures within revenue producing departments throughout the system. The Charge Capture Coordinator’s main role is to enter charges into the existing computerized billing system (Cerner and/or PBAR). The Coordinator performs due diligence in entering all appropriate charges accurately and within a timely manner, including reconciling department‑generated records with billing system reports to ensure optimal charge capture; auditing for completeness, correcting and resubmitting rejected charges, and charge follow‑up. The Coordinator is also responsible for communicating missing or incomplete clinical documentation and charge entry errors for clinical department process improvement.
Essential Duties
Review department clinical documentation from multiple sources and enter hospital charges accurately, timely, and in accordance with Keck Medical Center of USC charge capture policies and guidelines, into the Patient Accounting System – Cerner or PBAR.
Demonstrate proficiency in using the Keck Medical Center of USC charge capture policies, rules, criteria, and decision trees (algorithms) to assign the correct charge code.
Demonstrate understanding of CMS Medicare billing rules, regulations, and compliance related to outpatient intravenous infusion and chemotherapy administration charges, observation charging, and other service line charges.
Perform daily charge reconciliation on accounts; check charges for accuracy and completeness, correct errors.
Follow processes to send appropriate notification to other parties such as Coding Manager, Clinical Department Manager, or Patient Accounting Manager; for example, notify the nursing team of incomplete medical records or coding questions.
Attend scheduled meetings and trainings and be accountable for what has been discussed in staff meetings.
Identify events requiring administrative review and forward these promptly to the appropriate Revenue Cycle Supervisor, Manager or Director.
Review own work for accuracy and completeness prior to end of shift.
Daily focus on attaining productivity standards, recommending new approaches for enhancing performance and productivity when appropriate.
Identify and alert a member of the management staff of any situation that may negatively impact the patient, department operations, public relations, or the hospital’s integrity.
Adhere to health information regulations including HIPAA.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications
High school diploma or equivalent.
Minimum 2 years of clinical or healthcare experience such as previous hospital or medical office charge entry or medical records experience.
Excellent data entry and quality outcome skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and related software.
Clear and concise verbal and written communication skills.
Knowledge and understanding of organizational policies, procedures, and systems.
Maintains confidentiality of patient, physician, and health system information.
Strong interpersonal, teamwork, and customer service skills.
Ability to maintain minimum standards of productivity and accuracy.
Strong analytical skills.
Experience with computerized billing systems.
Current knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy, and physiology.
Basic coding knowledge.
Preferred Qualifications
Related undergraduate study or college/trade school coursework.
1 year of experience with advanced education degree/certification.
Knowledge of legal and fiscal requirements in the healthcare industry.
Required Licenses/Certifications
Fire Life Safety Training (LA City). If no card upon hire, one must be obtained within 30 days of hire and renewed before expiration.
Preferred: Certified Coding Specialist – CCS (AHIMA) or CPC from AAPC, or related HFMA/AHIMA certification.
The hourly rate range for this position is $29.00 – $45.20. When extending an offer of employment, the University of Southern California considers factors such as the scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, federal, state, and local laws, contractual stipulations, grant funding, and external market and organizational considerations.
Job ID:
REQ20170024
Posted Date:
12/12/2025
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Essential Duties
Review department clinical documentation from multiple sources and enter hospital charges accurately, timely, and in accordance with Keck Medical Center of USC charge capture policies and guidelines, into the Patient Accounting System – Cerner or PBAR.
Demonstrate proficiency in using the Keck Medical Center of USC charge capture policies, rules, criteria, and decision trees (algorithms) to assign the correct charge code.
Demonstrate understanding of CMS Medicare billing rules, regulations, and compliance related to outpatient intravenous infusion and chemotherapy administration charges, observation charging, and other service line charges.
Perform daily charge reconciliation on accounts; check charges for accuracy and completeness, correct errors.
Follow processes to send appropriate notification to other parties such as Coding Manager, Clinical Department Manager, or Patient Accounting Manager; for example, notify the nursing team of incomplete medical records or coding questions.
Attend scheduled meetings and trainings and be accountable for what has been discussed in staff meetings.
Identify events requiring administrative review and forward these promptly to the appropriate Revenue Cycle Supervisor, Manager or Director.
Review own work for accuracy and completeness prior to end of shift.
Daily focus on attaining productivity standards, recommending new approaches for enhancing performance and productivity when appropriate.
Identify and alert a member of the management staff of any situation that may negatively impact the patient, department operations, public relations, or the hospital’s integrity.
Adhere to health information regulations including HIPAA.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications
High school diploma or equivalent.
Minimum 2 years of clinical or healthcare experience such as previous hospital or medical office charge entry or medical records experience.
Excellent data entry and quality outcome skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and related software.
Clear and concise verbal and written communication skills.
Knowledge and understanding of organizational policies, procedures, and systems.
Maintains confidentiality of patient, physician, and health system information.
Strong interpersonal, teamwork, and customer service skills.
Ability to maintain minimum standards of productivity and accuracy.
Strong analytical skills.
Experience with computerized billing systems.
Current knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy, and physiology.
Basic coding knowledge.
Preferred Qualifications
Related undergraduate study or college/trade school coursework.
1 year of experience with advanced education degree/certification.
Knowledge of legal and fiscal requirements in the healthcare industry.
Required Licenses/Certifications
Fire Life Safety Training (LA City). If no card upon hire, one must be obtained within 30 days of hire and renewed before expiration.
Preferred: Certified Coding Specialist – CCS (AHIMA) or CPC from AAPC, or related HFMA/AHIMA certification.
The hourly rate range for this position is $29.00 – $45.20. When extending an offer of employment, the University of Southern California considers factors such as the scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, federal, state, and local laws, contractual stipulations, grant funding, and external market and organizational considerations.
Job ID:
REQ20170024
Posted Date:
12/12/2025
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