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Job Title : Remote Ambulance Coder
Work Location : Pafford Medical Services, Inc. - Oklahoma City
Division / Department : PMBS
Reports To : Director of Pafford Medical Services Billing
Job Description
Responsible for charge validation and assigning appropriate ICD-10 and HCPCS codes to ambulance claims. Responsible for reviewing ambulance trip reports to determine medical necessity and to assign the appropriate level of care. Includes fulfilling assigned duties and responsibilities for the accurate submission of all ambulance transports in order to process third party claims and patient bills.
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
Researches all information to complete accurate billing processes including assignment of billing charge codes and ICD-10 diagnosis codesPrioritize workflow to ensure timely claim submissionKnowledge of state and federal insurance regulationsAbility to analyze and problem solve complex issuesKnowledge of billing requirements, coverage and benefitsUphold Medicare, Medicaid and HIPAA guidelinesIdentifies and communicates documentation issue trendsReports quality and documentation issues to the department headQualifications
Knowledge of procedure and diagnostic codes (HCPCS and ICD-10 codes)Knowledge of medical terminologyResearches all information to complete accurate billing processes including assignment of billing charge codes and ICD-10 diagnosis codesPrioritize workflow to ensure timely claim submissionKnowledge of state and federal insurance regulationsAbility to analyze and problem solve complex issuesKnowledge of billing requirements, coverage and benefitsUphold Medicare, Medicaid and HIPAA guidelinesIdentifies and communicates documentation issue trendsReports quality and documentation issues to the department headKnowledge of Medical BillingAbility to work independently and with a groupWorking knowledge of MS Word, ExcelAbility to maintain effective working relationships.Ability to type at least 35 words per minute.Proficiency using 10 keyEducation and Experience Requirements :
EMT or Paramedic with a minimum of 2 years of field experience, orMinimum of 2 years of ambulance coding experience, orMinimum of 1 year of ambulance coding experience and current certification as a Certified Ambulance Coder (CAC) or other recognized medical coding credentialOther Requirements
Reliable access to high-speed internetAbility to travel to Oklahoma City for an initial 2-week training period and quarterly for staff education sessionsPreference given to candidates residing in the Central Time ZonePhysical Requirements
Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards, including meeting qualitative and / or quantitative productivity standards.Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards.The employee may occasionally be required to lift and / or move up to 20 poundsSpecific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.Work may require sitting, lifting, stooping, bending, stretching, walking, standing, pushing, pulling, reaching, and other physical exertion.Must be able to talk, listen and speak clearly on telephone.Must possess visual acuity to prepare and analyze data and figures, operate a computer terminal, and operate a motor vehicle.Travel Time : Negligible
NOTE : The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the
person assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, skills and
physical demands required of personnel so classified.
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