Catalog Number : ccma1631
Title : So You Want to be a Chargemaster Coordinator?
Speaker : Duane Abbey

Webplay Recording Date : 6-9-2010
Webplay Price : $ 200 for two weeks viewing

Webinar Overview:

Do Chargemaster Coordinators need to work with committees in addressing challenges? What does a Chargemaster Coordinator do? What kinds of policies and procedures need to be developed? To answer these questions and more, come join us at this informational Webinar.

Webinar Objectives:

• Review The Purpose and Function of the Chargemaster
• Understand the Duties and functions of a Chargemaster Coordinator
• Appreciate The Technical Skills and Personal Knowledge That Chargemaster Coordinators Must Maintain
• Have A Systematic Process For Reviewing and Maintaining The Chargemaster
• Discuss Compliance Concerns That Must Be Addressed By Chargemaster Coordinators
• Review Strategies For Pricing And Use of Revenue Codes
• Assess Different Methods For Making Changing And Updating The Chargemaster
• Discuss the Need for Extensive Chargemaster Policies and Procedures
• Appreciate the Need to Work With Other Hospital Department and Personnel

Target Audience:

Chargemaster Coordinators, Billing and Claims Generation Personnel, Compliance Personnel, Patient Financial Management Personnel, Cost Accounting Personnel, Cost Report Personnel, Financial Analysts, Managed Care Contract Personnel, Revenue Enhancement Personnel, Chief Financial Officers, Chief Compliance Officers, Financial Planners, All Other Hospital Personnel Interested in Pricing

A few of the Topics that will be covered:

• Overview of the Chargemaster Form, Structure and Contents
  • Billing System Influence
  • Special Service Area Requirements
  • Chargemaster Interfaces
  • Pricing, Charge and Cost Report Issues
• Chargemaster Coordinator Knowledge and Abilities
  • Charge Master Coordinator Job Description
  • Personal Characteristics and Skills of Chargemaster Coordinator
  • Educational Background for Chargemaster Coordinators
• Special Functions for Chargemaster Coordinators
  • Reviewing Departmental Needs
  • Assisting with Revenue Cycle Optimization
  • Establishing Hospital Charges
  • Reviewing/Auditing For Compliance Issues
  • Development of Chargemaster Policies and Procedures
  • Systematically Changing and Maintaining the Chargemaster
  • Working With Coding Staff
  • Working With Hospital Cost Reporting Personnel
• Special Situations – Example and Case Studies
• Sources for Additional Information

Attendance Certificate:

Upon attending this course you will receive a 1.5 Contact Hour Attendance Certificate. There is usually a reciprocal agreement between state associations to allow these to count for each state. If you have any questions, please ask your state association.

Full tuition is refunded immediately on request if the participant has not been sent the program materials and instructions. Once the instructions (including access codes) have been sent, a full refund will be issued only after the program runs and it is verified that the participant did not access the program.