Collections Specialist

Survival Flight•Chandler, AZ

21h•Onsite

About The Position

Survival Flight is seeking an experienced Ambulance Billing/Coding/Collection Specialist to join our team. This individual will be responsible for accurate and timely billing. This individual should be familiar with CMS and all other billing guidelines and regulations.

Requirements

3 years of medical billing and collections experience. In lieu of experience, a recent college graduate is open to learning about revenue cycle.
Working knowledge of Medicare, Medicaid, Managed care, Commercial and Auto insurance
Working Knowledge of HIPAA and compliance
Working Knowledge ICD10 codes

Nice To Haves

Associate or bachelor's degree
Ambulance Billing experience
Ambulance Certified Coder
Bilingual
Certified ICD-10 coding: 1 year (Preferred)

Responsibilities

Read and interpret PCR and supporting documentation for efficient billing
Determine the correct level of service and diagnosis codes in proper sequencing
Assign appropriate modifiers
Data entry
Knowledge of appeals and denials
Maintain up-to-date knowledge of billing regulations and changes
Work denials or no pay's correctly and promptly
Electronic claim submission with minimal errors
Follow up on claims not paid timely
Collections including but not limited to patient, client, and insurance
Research addresses from return mail
Ability to readily calculate mileage, discounts, interest
Must be able to apply common sense to understanding instructions, assignments, and tasks
Proficient in verbal communication
Effective time management
Proficient negotiation skills