What are the responsibilities and job description for the EXPERIENCED AMBULANCE BILLING / CODER ANALYST position at Medstar Ambulance?
Job Summary
Join the team that is redefining how EMS and mobile healthcare is delivered in Michigan. Medstar provides 911 service to more communities in Southeast Michigan than any other provider, and our critical care, air medical, and inter-facility partnerships continue to grow throughout the region.
We are currently looking to add an experienced ambulance billing coder to the Medstar team! If you are looking for a fast-paced, strategic atmosphere to call home, Medstar may be the place for you. This position can be in office, hybrid or remote for individuals located in Michigan.
Job Summary
The Biller will input all claim information following the CMS coding guidelines. Provides accurate patient demographic and insurance information and inputs information into patient record.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Review patient care reports thoroughly, utilizing all available documentation in order to establish medical necessity, selection of levels of service, origin/destination modifiers and patient condition at the of transport.
- Assign condition codes for the reason(s) for the trip with 95% accuracy.
- Meets established minimum coding productivity standards as defined by Medstar.
- Maintain patient confidentiality and information security
- Maintain working knowledge of ICD-10, CPT and HCPCS coding.
- Comply with all legal requirements regarding coding procedures and practices.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- High School diploma or GED
- Previous experience with Ambulance billing and Zoll Operating procedures preferred
- Strong computer and data entry skills
- Excellent typing and 10-key skills with (40WPM)
- Knowledge of medical terminology and anatomy
- Strong attention to detail
- Excellent communication skills (including verbal and written)
- Strong organizational abilities
- CAC certification preferred
Visual Activity: Able to see and to discriminate detail in written documents and messages from a computer screen.
Auditory Activity: Good skills to distinguish sounds like normal conversation levels.
Sensory Activity: Normal motor skills required, such as being able to type on a computer keyboard and to drive an automobile.
Verbal Activity: Ability to communicate clearly with a wide variety of employees and patients, families, co-workers.
Benefits:
- Medical, Dental, Vision, FSA, and much more!
- 401K with employer matching
- Paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement
Medstar Ambulance Michigan is an EEO employer - M/F/Vets/Disabled
