Medical Transport Billing and Coding Specialist

Intermountain Health • Concord, NC

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Air Medical Coding Coordinator Codes Air Medical outpatient billing for government and private payers. The Air Medical Coding Coordinator reviews patient transport records and assigns CPT and ICD 10 codes in compliance with payer guidelines. This position completes post-service audits and works with providers and other internal departments to ensure accurate assignment of charges and timely billing for the Emergent, Air Medical Charter and Donor Services programs. This position works with providers, payers, hospital case managers and Medical Transport leadership to approve and collect for the medical transport system. This position completes, daily, weekly and monthly analytics for the Medical Transport Service line. Serves as team experts in working with revenue cycle, finance, and payer contracting to ensure accuracy and expertise in correct reimbursement. Serves as the coding expert and educates internal clinical staff in documentation and appropriate and timely billing.

Requirements

• Certified Professional coding certificate (CPC) through the American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC)
• Experience in medical terminology, anatomy, and physiology
• Attention Detail
• Knowledge CPT and ICD 10 coding
• Knowledge of Regulatory Policies internally and nationally
• Time Management
• Effective Communication
• Team Collaboration
• Critical Thinking
• Multiple team conflict resolution
• Extensive Computer skills – Excel/Microsoft Office
• Documentation training for medical staff on current standards

Nice To Haves

• Coding experience in healthcare environment
• Certified Documentation Expert-Outpatient (CDEO) or other coding related specialty certification
• Experience with government and insurance carrier regulations

Responsibilities

• Serves as a coding expert for Air Medical, coordinates all coding components, research and resolves issues related to provider and facility related claims.
• Reviews patient care records for accurate coding, completes post-service and post payment audits for claim coding accuracy, appropriateness and reimbursement.
• Educates internal Air Medical Charter staff regarding documentation needs to ensure appropriate and timely coding and billing.
• Serves as member of Air Medical Charter transportation team and gives quotes receives payment and ensures all payments are authorized and approved prior to transport.
• Serves in backup capacity as a Life Flight coordinator family concierge
• Record keeping and maintaining of the Medical Transports within the document manager
• Serves as liaison to patient accounts services reconciling payment issues and denials

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package that covers a wide range of programs to foster a sustainable culture of wellness that encompasses living healthy, happy, secure, connected, and engaged.
• Up-front tuition coverage paid directly to the academic institution through the PEAK program.
• 100+ learning options to choose from, including undergraduate studies, high school diplomas, and professional skills and certificates.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED