How can I become a charge master analyst?

The qualifications you need to become a chargemaster analyst or charge description master (CDM) analyst are a bachelor’s degree in business, finance, or accounting in addition to experience with medical billing and coding. Previous work experience in the financial department of a hospital or outpatient medical facility is beneficial. As a CDM analyst, you need excellent communication skills as you must coordinate with administrative and clinical staff regularly as well as provide training. A chargemaster analyst maintains the list of billable services for a hospital, maximizing insurance reimbursements and patient cash-pay.