EMS Billing & Coding Specialist (Onsite)

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

Job summary

Paramedic Billing Services in Elmhurst, IL is seeking an EMS Biller and Coder to join our Billing Department team. We will train the right individual!

The EMS Biller and Coder is responsible for scrubbing sites for active health insurance, assigning appropriate ICD codes, and ensuring accurate data entry while complying with insurance, local, state, and federal billing requirements. This role requires attention to detail, timely communication with internal and external departments, and the

Qualifications

• College preferred but not required; Medical Billing or Coding Certification 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 elevate account when needed.
• Ability to receive and implement feedback.

Responsibilities

• Reviews Patient Care Report thoroughly, utilizing documentation to establish medical necessity and service level.
• Keeps an open line of communication with internal and external departments to obtain missing documentation or 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 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.

Skills

Communication

Multitasking

Attention to detail

Verbal communication

Customer service

Education

College degree preferred

Medical Billing or Coding Certification preferred

Tools

Word

Excel

Typing 45 WPM

Job description

Paramedic Billing Services in Elmhurst, IL is seeking an EMS Biller and Coder to join our Billing Department team. We will train the right individual!

The EMS Biller and Coder is responsible for scrubbing sites for active health insurance, assigning appropriate ICD codes, and ensuring accurate data entry while complying with insurance, local, state, and federal billing requirements. This role requires attention to detail, timely communication with internal and external departments, and the