Medical Biller and Coder

Superior Ambulance Service, Inc.; Elmhurst (IL); On-site; USD 27,552 - 31,684; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical benefits

401k

Paid time off

Job summary

A leading emergency services provider in Elmhurst is seeking a Medical Coder for their Billing Department. This position requires a minimum high school diploma and knowledge of medical terminology. The Medical Coder will review patient care reports, ensure accurate coding, and communicate with various departments. Comprehensive benefits are offered. This role is fully in-office, Monday through Friday.

Qualifications

• Good communication skills and ability to handle stress.
• Ability to read and analyze scientific knowledge.
• Strong professionalism and positive attitude required.

Responsibilities

• Review patient care reports for medical necessity.
• Maintain communication with departments for documentation.
• Assign condition codes with minimum 95% accuracy.
• Monitor work for timely and accurate coding.
• Attend meetings to enhance knowledge of coding.

Skills

Knowledge of medical terminology

Excellent verbal communications skills

Ability to Multi-task

Computer literate

Typing of at least 35 WPM

Education

Minimum High School Diploma or equivalency

Preferred College Coursework towards Healthcare Billing Certification

Job description

Overview

History of the Company: Superior Ambulance Service started in 1959 with one ambulance and today is the largest independent, locally owned, and operated emergency medical services provider in the Midwest. Superior employs more than 3,500 licensed EMTs, Paramedics and Nurses, operating a fleet of more than 800 ambulances throughout Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, Michigan, and Wisconsin. Superior also provides Critical Care, helicopter, and fixed wing emergency medical transportation.

We are currently looking for a Medical Coder for our Billing Department. Below lists the duties, responsibilities and the qualifications needed for this position. We will train the right individual.

This position is fully in-office Monday through Friday in Elmhurst.

Responsibilities

• Review patient care report thoroughly, utilizing all available documentation in order to establish medical 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 in order to obtain missing documentation or to clarify existing unclear documentation.
• Refers patient care reports to the Processing Manager for any coding or documentation questions.
• Communicates with other departments as needed for, problem resolution, clarification, etc.
• Assigns condition codes for the reason(s) for the trip with a minimum of 95% accuracy.
• Meets established minimum coding productivity standards.
• Monitors work and adjusts specific daily duties appropriately to ensure that all records are coded timely and accurately.
• Reports productivity on a daily basis to processing manager, following established guidelines.
• Utilizes e-mail, Excel and Word documents, personal and department files/documents as needed to complete work assignments.
• Attends department meetings and education sessions to further knowledge of medical terminology and coding guidelines, etc. as well as for clarification of specific job duties.

Qualifications

• Minimum High School Diploma or equivalency.
• Preferred College Coursework towards Healthcare Billing Certification.
• Knowledge of medical terminology
• Excellent verbal communications skills.
• Ability to “Multi-task” and handle fair amount of stress when busy.
• Maintain a positive and professional attitude at all times.
• Computer literate.
• Typing of at least 35 WPM.
• Ability to read, analyze and interpret common scientific knowledge.
• Ability to respond to common inquiries and forward appropriate complaints from employees, customers, agencies, facilities and hospitals.
• Ability to effectively present information to Management.

Benefits: comprehensive benefits options include medical, vision, dental, 401k, disability, FSA, HSA, vacation and paid time off.

Superior Ambulance Service is committed to attracting and retaining the best talent. We are an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants of all backgrounds are encouraged to apply. M/F/D/V

Salary Range

USD $20.00 - USD $23.00 /Hr. Rates offered based on years of experience.