Ambulance Medical Biller

First Rescue Ambulance•Irwindale, CA

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About The Position

First Rescue Ambulance in Irwindale is actively hiring for qualified candidates who have at least two years of ambulance medical billing experience. JOB DUTIES: Process claims for BLS and CCT level ambulance transports Obtaining referrals and pre-authorizations as required Verify insurance eligibility for all patient accounts Knowledge of Medicare and Medicaid Regulations and Billing Guidelines. Basic Knowledge of Commercial, PPO, and HMO Regulations and Billing Guidelines. Respond to inquiries from insurance companies, patients and clients Collection calls and/or correspondence with external clients or patients for payments Ability to assign ICD-10 diagnosis codes Ability to understand EOB to ensure claims are paid according to contractual guidelines Call insurance companies to resolve billing issues.

Requirements

Sound knowledge of medical terminology and billing
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Excellent organizational skills
Effective communication skills
Exceptional customer service skills
Monitor daily volume and productivity to improve efficiency
Maintain current knowledge of industry trends and practices
Become knowledgeable in and keep compliance with federal and state regulations relating to department functions, patient confidentiality and medical records release
Time management and ability to meet deadlines
Must have at least 2 years experience working for an ambulance company as a biller

Responsibilities

Process claims for BLS and CCT level ambulance transports
Obtaining referrals and pre-authorizations as required
Verify insurance eligibility for all patient accounts
Knowledge of Medicare and Medicaid Regulations and Billing Guidelines
Basic Knowledge of Commercial, PPO, and HMO Regulations and Billing Guidelines
Respond to inquiries from insurance companies, patients and clients
Collection calls and/or correspondence with external clients or patients for payments
Ability to assign ICD-10 diagnosis codes
Ability to understand EOB to ensure claims are paid according to contractual guidelines
Call insurance companies to resolve billing issues