Medical Biller I - Ambulance Billing
About The Position
The Medical Biller I role includes specialized clerical/bookkeeping work involving the application of accounting principles in the keeping of fiscal records, accounts receivable, and medical billing in the project tracking system. This role involves reviewing and interpreting Patient Care Reports (PCR) for billing input using RescueNet Software, entering charges based on county fee schedules, and assigning proper medical codes (ICD-9/10) based on medical narratives for various insurance carriers like Medicare and Medicaid. The position also requires verifying insurance coverage, communicating with insurance companies, typing correspondence, answering billing inquiries, and processing payments from electronic remittances, check copies, and EOBs. Maintaining HIPAA compliance is essential.
Requirements
- Graduation from high school or possession of an acceptable equivalency diploma.
- Two (2) years of experience in bookkeeping and/or the maintenance of fiscal records and/or medical records.
- Experience with a computer terminal or PC.
- Ability to communicate effectively using verbal, written and visual communication.
- Knowledge of bookkeeping principles and procedures.
- Ability to acquire knowledge of the rules and regulations relative to accounting records.
- Ability to operate office machinery to include a computer terminal and a PC (Relevant software includes: Microsoft Office products: Word, Outlook, Excel, Medical Billing Software).
- Ability to make mathematical calculations with speed and accuracy.
- Ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees and the general public.
- Must possess a valid Florida driver's license.
Nice To Haves
- Familiarity with International Classification Disease Codes (ICD-9/10).
- Familiarity with RescueNet Software.
- Medical billing experience.
- Customer service experience.
- Data entry experience.
Responsibilities
- Reviews and interprets Patient Care Reports (PCR) for the input of billing using RescueNet Software.
- Enters charges based on policy outline by County Fee Schedule.
- Assigns proper medical codes defined in the ICD9/10 coding manual based on the medical narrative and enters the information according to the different needs of the various insurance carriers including Medicare, Medicaid, etc.
- Verifies insurance coverage.
- Telephones, writes, or electronically communicates with insurance company to verify coverage and to obtain information.
- Performs typing of correspondence, reports, memoranda, forms, and records.
- Answers questions regarding statements and insurance coverage.
- Telephones or writes companies with unpaid insurance claims.
- Enters payments from electronic remittance downloads, checks copies and EOB's.
- Identifies and interprets data to be entered.
- Maintains HIPAA compliance.
- Performs related work as required.
Benefits
- A drug-free workplace.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
