Erin Bartsch
Bastrop,TX
Summary
Revenue Integrity and Charge Capture Analyst with 15+ years in healthcare revenue cycle operations. Proven expertise in billing compliance, auditing, revenue recovery and charge capture. Skilled at partnering with clinical, coding, and finance teams to improve reimbursement accuracy, reduce revenue loss while ensuring regulatory compliance.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Surgery Charge Analyst
Dell Children's Medical Center
2022.08 - Current
- Audits electronic medical record (EMR) for 40+ surgical cases daily to ensure accurate charge capture and maximize reimbursement
- Maintains and updates the Charge Description Master (CDM) of over 7000 lines to improve billing accuracy and regulatory compliance
- Identified lost revenue and opportunities through documentation reviews and partnered with clinical staff to recover missing charges
- Collaborates with coding, finance, and clinical departments to resolve billing discrepancies and prevent recurring issues
- Trained new analysts on charge capture processes, compliance standards, and billing systems
Executive Administrative Assistant
City of Bastrop, Water/Wastewater
2021.12 - 2022.08
- Streamlined accounts payable processes by efficiently managing daily invoice reports and proposals. Enhanced purchase order processing and drove the successful development and execution of the department's budget
- Oversaw expense tracking to align with budgetary goals. Managed documentation of receipts and financial statements. Cultivated strong relationships with vendors through effective communication
- Coordinated with field personnel to manage work orders and promptly respond to inquiries about utility line placements
- Implemented systematic filing and retention strategies for electronic and hard copy records, adhering to state requirements
Nursing Charge Analyst
Ascension Seton Hays
2011.04 - 2021.07
- Utilized clinical and coding knowledge to accurately enter charges (IV push/infusions, room charges, bedside procedures)
- Conducted thorough audits of EMR, verified clinical documentation, and reconciled orders to ensure comprehensive charge capture
- Identified significant revenue loss exceeding $1 million upon unit receipt and engaged with clinical staff and finance teams to establish solutions that mitigate future occurrences
- Facilitated training for 4 new analysts on charge capture processes, compliance standards, and billing systems
Education
Diploma -
Bastrop High School
Bastrop, TX2003-05
Skills
- Healthcare Finance
- Cerner EMR Auditing
- Revenue Integrity / Revenue Cycle Management
- Billing Compliance
- Clinical Documentation Review (CDI)
- Charge Capture Process Improvement
- Charge Description Master (CDM)
Timeline
Surgery Charge Analyst
Dell Children's Medical Center
2022.08 - Current
Executive Administrative Assistant
City of Bastrop, Water/Wastewater
2021.12 - 2022.08
Nursing Charge Analyst
Ascension Seton Hays
2011.04 - 2021.07
Diploma -
Bastrop High School