Medical Billing and Coding Associate

Ambulnz NY, LLC; Ridgewood (NJ); On-site; USD 27,552 - 33,062; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid Time Off (PTO)

401(k)

Job summary

Ambulnz NY, LLC is seeking a detail-oriented Medical Billing and Coding Associate in Ridgewood, NJ, to ensure accurate coding and billing practices. The ideal candidate possesses expertise in ICD-10, CPT, and HCPCS coding systems, and is expected to resolve unbilled claims and manage claims status with insurance companies.

This full-time position offers a pay range of $20-$24 per hour based on experience, along with benefits such as medical, dental, and vision insurance, paid time off, and a 401(k) plan.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of medical billing experience required.
• Experience with Medicare and Medicaid billing necessary.
• Must have excellent organizational and multitasking abilities.

Responsibilities

• Partner with Operations to resolve unbilled claims.
• Contact payers to verify claim status.
• Process appeals on aged insurance claims.
• Review and correct billing errors in CPT and ICD-10 codes.
• Provide excellent service to patients and insurance companies.

Skills

Medical billing experience

CPT and ICD-10 coding proficiency

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Education

Ambulance/Medical billing certification or diploma

Certified Ambulance Coder (CAC) or Certified Professional Coder (CPC)

Job description

Title: Medical Billing and Coding Associate

Pay Range: $20-$24 per hour, based on experience

Employment Type: Full-Time, Hourly

Location: 16-70 Weirfield St, Ridgewood, NY (In-Person)

Benefits: Medical, Dental, and Vision (company contribution), Paid Time Off (PTO), Weekly pay, 401(k)

Position Overview

We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Medical Billing and Coding Associate with a primary focus on coding. The ideal candidate will possess expertise in ICD-10, CPT, and HCPCS coding systems and will play a vital role in ensuring accurate coding and billing practices.

Responsibilities

• Partner with Operations to resolve unbilled claims, authorizations, Physician Certification Statements (PCSs), Patient Care Reports (PCRs), insurance, and demographic capture issues.
• Escalate concerns regarding questionable paperwork to appropriate management.
• Contact payers to verify claim status via phone or web and follow up on unpaid claims.
• Process appeals on aged insurance claims/denials.
• Analyze, identify, and resolve issues that may cause payer payment delays.
• Identify and resolve claim edits through understanding of billing guidelines and payer requirements.
• Reconcile commercial and government accounts, ensuring CPT and diagnostic codes are accurate.
• Interpret terms for Managed Care, Commercial, Medicare, Medicaid, Workers' Compensation, and No Fault as applicable.
• Review all EOBs for correct payment, deductible, adjustments, and denials.
• Determine status of claims with the insurance company against contractual agreements or needed adjustments.
• Reconcile account balances and verify payments are applied correctly.
• Maintain well‑aged accounts, promptly resolve, and resubmit denied/unpaid claims efficiently.
• Follow up on appeals/corrected submitted claims.
• Review and correct billing errors requiring strong knowledge of CPT and ICD-10 coding.
• Review and audit customer service account inquiries.
• Receive inbound/outbound customer service calls and provide excellent service to all patients, insurances, and facilities.
• Review and correct all rejections in clearing house.
• Perform all other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Must have 2-3 years of medical billing experience (required).
• Ambulance billing experience (preferred).
• Extensive Medicare and Medicaid experience and understanding medical necessity in ambulance transportation.
• Proficient in CPT and ICD-10 coding.
• Ambulance/Medical billing certification or diploma preferred.
• Certified Ambulance Coder (CAC) or Certified Professional Coder (CPC) preferred.
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to multitask in a fast‑paced environment.
• Analytical – collects and researches data; uses intuition and experience to complement data.

EEO/AAP Statement

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The above‑noted job description is not intended to describe, in detail, the multitude of tasks that may be assigned but rather to give the applicant a general sense of the responsibilities and expectations of this position. As the nature of business demands change so, too, may the essential functions of the position.