Patient Estimate Analyst

Job Description UW MEDICINE ENTERPRISE REVENUE CYCLE has an outstanding opportunity for a PATIENT ESTIMATE ANALYST. WORK SCHEDULE 100% FTE Days 100% Remote POSITION HIGHLIGHTS The Patient Estimate Analyst plays a critical role in supporting price transparency and improving patient financial experience by managing the systems and tools that generate accurate cost estimates for hospital and professional services DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION UW Medicine Enterprise Revenue Cycle (ERC) is accountable for Revenue Cycle functions as it spans across UW Medicine. PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES Design, configure, test, and maintain patient estimate templates and workflows used to generate cost estimates for services across hospital and physician practices Analyze clinical documentation, charge capture practices, and historical claims data to validate pricing and reimbursement accuracy Perform routine audits and updates following pricing changes, chargemaster updates, or Epic upgrades Analyze variances between estimated and actual charges, identifying root causes and proposing corrective actions Validate CPT and HCPCS assignments against clinical documentation, ensuring that templates represent the correct services Support training and documentation efforts related to estimation tools and workflow Maintain compliance Federal and Washington State pricing transparency requirements Assist in maintaining alignment between the patient estimator and the organizations online price transparency tools Partner with Patient Access, Financial Counseling, and Clinical Departments to ensure estimates meet operational needs and patient expectations Participate in Epic enhancement projects, upgrades, and revenue cycle optimization initiatives REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Finance, Healthcare, or related. Minimum years of experience required is 4-8 years. Equivalent experience may substitute for degree Coding credentials CCS, CPC, COC, RHIT, or RHIA – if not credentialed, must be credentialed within one (1) year of start date Four years of experience in revenue cycle operations, charge description master (CDM) maintenance, pricing or Epic Configuration Proficiency in Epic Resolute (HB/PB) and/or Epic Price Estimator tools preferred Epic Systems Proficiency: Strong proficiency in Epic Resolute (Hospital Billing/Professional Billing) and/or Epic Price Estimator tools preferred Analytical Expertise: Excellent analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills, with a keen eye for data validation Revenue Cycle Knowledge: In-depth knowledge of revenue cycle operations within healthcare settings, including both hospital and physician billing environments and accuracy Regulatory Insight: Solid understanding of CMS regulations, the No Surprises Act, and pricing transparency requirements, with the ability to interpret and apply complex healthcare guidelines and compliance standards Attention to Detail: Highly detail-oriented and capable of managing tasks independently while maintaining precision and consistency Data Proficiency: Proficient in analyzing financial, coding, billing, and reimbursement data to support business decisions and compliance initiatives Equivalent experience may substitute for some requirements ABOUT UW MEDICINE – WHERE YOUR IMPACT GOES FURTHER UW Medicine is Washington’s only health system that includes a top-rated medical school and an internationally recognized research center. UW Medicine’s mission is to improve the health of the public by advancing medical knowledge, providing outstanding primary and specialty care to the people of the region, and preparing tomorrow’s physicians, scientists and other health professionals. All across UW Medicine, our employees collaborate to perform the highest quality work with integrity and compassion and to create a respectful, welcoming environment where every patient, family, student and colleague is valued and honored. Nearly 29,000 healthcare professionals, researchers, and educators work in the UW Medicine family of organizations that includes: Harborview Medical Center, UW Medical Center - Montlake, UW Medical Center - Northwest, Valley Medical Center, UW Medicine Primary Care, UW Physicians, UW School of Medicine, and Airlift Northwest. Become part of our team. Join our mission to make life healthier for everyone in our community Compensation, Benefits and Position Details Pay Range Minimum: $94,596.00 annual Pay Range Maximum: $141,900.00 annual Other Compensation: - Benefits: For information about benefits for this position, visit https://www.washington.edu/jobs/benefits-for-uw-staff/ Shift: First Shift (United States of America) Temporary or Regular? This is a regular position FTE (Full-Time Equivalent): 100.00% Union/Bargaining Unit: Not Applicable About the UW Working at the University of Washington provides a unique opportunity to change lives – on our campuses, in our state and around the world. UW employees bring their boundless energy, creative problem-solving skills and dedication to building stronger minds and a healthier world. 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Salary : $94,596