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Life EMS Ambulance

Customer Accounts Coding Specialist

Life EMS Ambulance, Topeka, Kansas, United States

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This is a full-time, hybrid position. Pay is $21.24/hr.

SUMMARY Responsible for accurate and responsive billing of ambulance and wheelchair claims to patients, facilities and all third party insurance companies.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Ensure daily customer happiness

Verify insurance coverage via insurance websites or phone calls to insurance companies

Responsible for coding and billing ambulance and wheelchair chargesAccurate use of ICD9 and CPT codes

Must maintain current knowledge of all insurance billing guidelines and requirements

Place follow up calls to patients, hospitals and physician offices to obtain necessary paperwork and information to release claim

Enter patient and insurance correspondence into the computer system

Must follow HIPAA guidelines at all times to protect customer PHI

Other projects and duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS/SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE REQUIREMENTS

Must have a high school diploma or G.E.D.

Ability to type 40 WPM efficiently and accurately

Knowledge of medical terminology and coding

Accurate, basic typing skills and computer operation knowledge including knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel.

Must maintain patient confidentiality at all times

Must pass all Life EMS pre-employment requirements as outlined on the Conditional Offer of Employment

Must demonstrate positive, respectful behavior in dealing with people at all levels.

Must be interviewed by the Director of Customer Accounts or their designee.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS While performing the duties of this job, the associate is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk or hear; taste or smell. The associate must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

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