EMS Biller and Coder

Paramedic Billing Services; Elmhurst (IL); On-site; USD 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Paramedic Billing Services is seeking an EMS Biller and Coder for an on-site role in Elmhurst, IL. The candidate will scrub sites for active health insurance and assign ICD codes in compliance with billing rules. Training is provided to qualify for the role.

The position emphasizes accuracy, multi-tasking, and communication with insurers and internal teams to obtain documentation and ensure timely billing.

Qualifications

• College preferred but not required.
• Medical Billing or Coding Certification preferred but not required.
• Experience in customer care or similar roles is a plus.
• Fluency in second language (Spanish) is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Review Patient Care Reports to establish medical necessity and service level.
• Communicate with internal/external departments to obtain missing documentation.
• Assign condition codes for transport reasons with high accuracy.
• Bill accurately following policies and procedures.
• Place calls to insurance payers to obtain patient policy numbers when needed.
• Complete pre-billing training and verify insurance as required.

Skills

Medical billing

Insurance billing

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Multitasking

Spanish language

Education

Medical billing/coding certification

College preferred

Tools

Word

Excel

Office software

Job description

Overview

EMS Biller and Coder

Office Location: ELMHURST, IL - Not a remote position

We are currently looking for an EMS Biller and Coder to join our Billing Department team! Below lists the duties, responsibilities and the qualifications needed for this position. We will train the right individual!

The EMS Biller and Coder are responsible for scrubbing sites for active health Insurance while complying with insurance, local, state, and federal billing. The EMS Biller and Coder are liable for adding appropriate key identifiers from the Patient Care Reports with coordinating ICD codes.

All representatives will conduct insurance verification as needed and are required to complete prebilling training to qualify for the role.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities of the EMS Biller and Coder

• ReviewsPatient Care Report thoroughly, utilizing all available documentation to establishmedical necessity, selection of levels of service, origin/destination modifiers and the patient’s condition at time of transport.

• Keeps an open line of communication with internal and external departments in a professional, tactful manner to obtain missing documentation or to clarify existing documentation.

• Assigns condition codes for the reason(s) of the transport with a minimum of 95% accuracy.

• Meets established minimum coding productivity standards especially during training.

• Reviews reports thoroughly to bill appropriately while following policies and procedures.

• Utilizes software applications to complete pending assignments paying attention to urgent requests.

• Attends department meetings and education sessions to further knowledge of billing and coding guidelines.

• Places phone calls to insurance payers to obtain patient policy numbers when not available on insurance sites or other available documentation.

• Ensure accuracy in data entry and consistent attention to detail while advancing with short keys for speed.

• Demonstrates knowledge and compliance of insurance, local, state, and federal billing.

• Ability to complete tasks efficiently both individually and in a group environment.

• Handle assigned correspondence fulfilling any other duties as assigned by managerial staff.

Key Skills of the EMS Billing and Coder

• Well-versed with medical billing practices that include an understanding of insurance billing codes, regulations, and procedures.

• Ability to investigate and resolve billing errors and disputes.

• Effective communication skills with clients, insurance companies, patients, staff members and management.

• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.

• Must have great attention to detail with high accuracy.

Qualifications

Qualifications of the EMS Biller and Coder

• College preferred but not required;Medical Billing or Coding Certified preferred but not required.

• Minimum two years’ experience in customer care, account management or similar role.

• Healthcare and Auto knowledge is preferred.

• Must be a quick learner and motivated individual with excellent verbal communications skills.

• Fluency in second language is a plus, Spanish preferred.

• Ability to “multi-task” and manage spurs of high call volume / stress.

• Positive, can-do attitude and with good judgement demonstrating ability to escape account when needed.

• Ability to receive and implement feedback.

Computer and Office Qualifications of the EMS Biller and Coder

• Computer literacy is a must;Typing skillset of at least 45 WPM is highly desired

• Experience working in an active office environment.

• Must be able to work with 2 monitors and split screens to operate multiple sites simultaneously.

• Must be able to sit / stand for 8 hours minimum in an office environment

• Must be able to use Word, Excel Spreadsheet, Email, Chat Applications, and other software applications.

• Must be able to read, comprehend, and apply job-related rules, policies, and procedures.

Salary or Wage Range

USD $19.00 - USD $23.00 /Hr. rates offered based on years of experience