Remote Ambulance Coder
Pafford Medical Services · Oklahoma City, OK · 11 mo ago
EngineeringFull-time
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Researches all information to complete accurate billing processes including assignment of billing charge codes and ICD-10 diagnosis codes
- Prioritize workflow to ensure timely claim submission
- Knowledge of state and federal insurance regulations
- Ability to analyze and problem solve complex issues
- Knowledge of billing requirements, coverage and benefits
- Uphold Medicare, Medicaid and HIPAA guidelines
- Identifies and communicates documentation issue trends
- Reports quality and documentation issues to the department head
Qualifications
- Knowledge of procedure and diagnostic codes (HCPCS and ICD-10 codes)
- Knowledge of medical terminology
- Knowledge of billing requirements, coverage and benefits
- Ability to work independently and with a group
- Working knowledge of MS Word, Excel
- Ability to maintain effective working relationships
- Ability to type at least 35 words per minute
- Proficiency using 10 key
Other Requirements
- Reliable access to high-speed internet
- Ability to travel to Oklahoma City for an initial 2-week training period and quarterly for staff education sessions
- Preference given to candidates residing in the Central Time Zone