Medicare Cost Report Coordinator-Full Time- Days

About the role

Assists with the development, administration and monitoring of reimbursement services, strategies and goals and ensures compliance with regulatory requirements. MAJOR JOB FUNCTIONS: The following is a summary of the major essential functions of this job. The position requires other duties, both major and minor, that are not mentioned below, and specific functions may change time to time. Assists in the health system's reimbursement function (to include CFVMC, SRRC, BHC, EMS, Outreach Clinics/Offices and any other related entities) for the Medicare, Medicaid, and Tricare programs. Assists in the preparation of the annual Medicare and Medicaid cost reports including the coordination of information required to prepare the report such as the program logs, financial and statistical data, and physician time studies. Assists with periodic rate changes as initiated by the fiscal intermediary, CMS and/or other regulatory agencies. As assigned, reviews current changes in governmental reimbursement regulations to ensure the organization is in compliance. Help develops new record keeping procedures as required by new reimbursement regulations or payment methods. Assists with any health system audits, reviews or certifications conducted by the fiscal intermediary. Address informational requests between the fiscal intermediary and the independent auditors, as assigned by the Manager Analyze, interpret and coordinate appropriate changes according to Healthcare government regulations, transmittals and intermediary bulletins for Medicare, Medicaid and Tricare, as assigned Assists with Reserve Analysis on assigned hospitals that measures the adequacy of Medicare/Medicaid Reserves. Assists senior staff in reviewing existing operating procedures and makes recommendations to maximize operating efficiency and reimbursement. Assists with Special Projects to include feasibility studies, financial analyses, contract negotiations, proformas, and financial/operational reviews for possible acquisitions. May be involved in calculating monthly third party contractual allowances and journal entries. Performs other job-related duties as directed.