Revenue Cycle Analyst
Shepherd Center

Shepherd Center, located in Atlanta, Georgia, is a private, not-for-profit hospital specializing in medical treatment, research and rehabilitation for people with spinal cord injury, brain injury, stroke, multiple sclerosis, spine and chronic pain, and other neuromuscular conditions.

Join us in our mission to help people with a temporary or permanent disability, rebuild their lives with hope, independence and dignity, advocating for their full inclusion in all aspects of community life.

At Shepherd Center, you'll discover a diverse and inclusive environment, enlightened leadership, a culture of teamwork, professionalism and mutual respect. If you are seeking career advancement, continuing education opportunities coupled with a welcoming and fun workplace, competitive compensation and employment benefits, visit our careers page to explore current openings.

The Revenue Cycle Analyst is responsible for analyzing and optimizing revenue cycle processes for Shepherd Center. This includes analyzing revenue cycle data, identifying opportunities for improvement, and implementing strategies to increase revenue and improve patient satisfaction.

• Conduct data analysis on revenue cycle processes to identify potential areas for improvement.
• Develop and implement strategies to increase revenue and improve patient satisfaction.
• Collaborate with revenue cycle team members including billing, coding, and payment posting to ensure all processes are functioning optimally.
• Perform audits on revenue cycle processes to ensure compliance with regulations and internal policies.
• Provide training and education to revenue cycle staff on process improvements and best practices.
• Keep current with changes in regulations and guidelines related to the revenue cycle and adapt policies and procedures accordingly.
• Responsible for reviewing clinical documentation to ensure timely filing, accurate, and compliant charge capture.
• Collaborates with cross-center counterpart(s) to ensure clinical documentation in high-risk areas is consistent and complete.
• Collaborates with cross-center counterpart(s) to ensure consistency in processes.
• Duties include charge entry, ensuring correctness of coding in Charge Review, providing ongoing education to charging departments and works payor coding denials.
• Reviews documentation in inpatient/outpatient medical records, and accurately and completely assigns appropriate diagnostic and procedural ICD-10-CM/ICD10-PCS or CPT-4 HCPCS codes to the greatest specificity and assigning the most accurate DRG/APC as appropriate.

• Bachelor's degree in health information management, health administration, business administration, or a related field.

• RHIA/RHIT, CCS, CPC, CIC

• 5+ years of experience in revenue cycle analysis or a related field.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and other data analysis tools.

• Work is primarily seated but may involve walking or standing briefly.
• Occasionally lifting or carrying up to 15 pounds

• Normal hospital office environment.