Medical Biller

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Obtain all run reports (trip notes, PCRs, etc.) by paper or electronically for previous days’ transports
• Code claims with appropriate ICD-10 and HCPC codes
• Review each chart for medical necessity
• Request hospital face sheet/demographics, if applicable, to obtain payer or demographic information
• Verify payer information on all transports
• Check appropriate insurance websites and/or contact the patient on all private pay accounts prior to billing
• Enter all claims into the billing system
• MATCH claims billed against all appropriate logs
• Follow up on rejected and failed claims as needed
• Recognize payer trends and report to management

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• A high school diploma or GED is required
• A minimum of six (6) months of medical billing experience is required
• EMS billing experience is preferred
• Six months of ICD-10 and HCPC coding experience is required
• CAC certification is preferred

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• A strong attention to detail and accuracy is required
• Effective verbal communication skills are essential
• Professional phone etiquette is necessary
• The ability to maintain any certification applicable to job functions is important
• Strong organizational skills with a focus on meeting deadlines are required

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• This position involves extended periods of sitting or standing at a desk while working on a computer and performing repetitive tasks
• Occasional lifting of up to 10 pounds may be required

Emergicon requires a satisfactory pre-employment background check and drug screening.