Coding Specialist - Patient Financial Services

About the position

PHI Health is looking for dynamic, driven individuals to join our team as an EMS Coding Specialist. This role is crucial in orchestrating the seamless operations that keep our advanced fleet soaring and our patients safe. The EMS Coding Specialist will transcribe and translate emergency transport service clinical records into ICD-10 codes, ensuring accurate billing processes and compliance with various regulations. The position offers an extraordinary opportunity to impact lives and develop your professional career in a meaningful way.

Responsibilities

• Transcribe and translate emergency transport service clinical records into ICD-10 codes.
• Produce billing charges as part of the claim submission process.
• Research information to complete accurate billing processes including assignment of billing charge codes.
• Prioritize classification codes in order of severity for billing purposes.
• Maintain awareness of various payer lists of allowed and appropriate codes for EMS services.
• Prioritize workflow to ensure timely claim submission.
• Uphold Medicare, Medicaid, and HIPAA guidelines.
• Identify and communicate documentation issue trends.
• Report quality and documentation issues to designated leadership.

Requirements

• Minimum of two years of EMS ICD-10 Coding Experience.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Certification in Medical Coding.
• Certification in EMS coding or five years of experience coding EMS records.
• Knowledge of Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) codes.
• Knowledge of Healthcare common Procedure Coding (HCPCS) codes.
• Knowledge of state and federal insurance billing regulations.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Ability to key proficiently.

Benefits

• Regular pay scale applies.