Ambulance Medical Billing Associate

DocGo•Four Forks, AR

8d•$24 - $28•Onsite

About The Position

About DocGo: DocGo is leading the proactive healthcare revolution with an innovative care delivery platform that includes mobile health services, population health, remote patient monitoring, and ambulance services. DocGo disrupts the traditional four-wall healthcare system by providing high quality, highly affordable care to patients where and when they need it. DocGo's proprietary, AI-powered technology, logistics network, and dedicated field staff of over 5,000 certified health professionals elevate the quality of patient care and drive efficiencies for municipalities, hospital networks, and health insurance providers. With Mobile Health, DocGo empowers the full promise and potential of telehealth by facilitating healthcare treatment, in tandem with a remote physician, in the comfort of a patient's home or workplace. Together with DocGo's integrated Ambulnz medical transport services, DocGo is bridging the gap between physical and virtual care. The above-noted job description is not intended to describe, in detail, the multitude of tasks that may be assigned but rather to give the applicant a general sense of the responsibilities and expectations of this position. As the nature of business demands change so, too, may the essential functions of the position. At DocGo, we know our extraordinary team is what drives our growth, so we’re creating equally extraordinary ways to help return the favor. Our DocGo Academy gives you the clinical skill training you need to move beyond EMS and transportation. With our Employee Equity Incentive Plan, qualified employees receive an ownership stake in DocGo. We’re not just moving healthcare forward. We’re moving you forward.

Requirements

Ambulance billing experience strongly preferred.
Proficiency in medical terminology, anatomy, and physiology.
Strong understanding of healthcare reimbursement methodologies and regulatory requirements.
Excellent attention to detail and accuracy in code assignment.
Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams.
Proficiency in coding software and electronic health record (EHR) systems.

Responsibilities

Revenue Cycle Management: Collaborate with healthcare providers and billing staff to optimize revenue cycle management processes. Ensure timely and accurate submission of coded claims to insurance companies and government payors. Monitor claim denials and rejections, investigate discrepancies, and facilitate resolution to ensure maximum reimbursement.
Documentation Improvement: Provide feedback and education to healthcare providers and staff on documentation improvement opportunities to support accurate coding and billing practices. Stay updated on changes in coding guidelines, regulations, and reimbursement policies and communicate updates to relevant stakeholders.
Quality Assurance: Perform quality assurance reviews of coded medical records to ensure compliance with coding standards and accuracy in code assignment. Collaborate with compliance and auditing teams to address coding-related issues and implement best practices for quality improvement.
Other: Other tasks as assigned