ENCODER Position Available In Tuscaloosa, Alabama
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Job Description
ENCODER Northstar Ems Inc 1000 Fairfax Park, Northport, AL 35406
SUMMARY:
Compiles data and prepares claims for electronic filing and invoicing.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Responsible for accurate and timely preparation of ambulance billing claims. Review daily data entry to ensure completeness and accuracy of billing information. Complete call information into billing program, assign reason for transport code, add charges and set claims to file ensuring compliance with all local, state and federal guidelines. Ensure all required documentation is on hand to file a claim. Maintain knowledge of relevant laws regarding billing. Investigate/gather information on accounts using a wide variety of resources within the scope of local, state and federal laws. Determine order of primary, secondary, and/or other responsible parties for ambulance fee charges and bill appropriately. Participate in Quality Improvement activities including audits, peer review and data collection activities. Maintain confidentially of information as assigned. Maintain positive working relationship with internal and external customers. Perform other duties as assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
B. A. or equivalent strongly recommended. High School Diploma One year medical billing experience preferred Knowledge of submission of insurance claims to Medicare, Medicaid and other insurance carriers.
STRESS FACTORS
Occasionally:
Repetitive tasks, high pressure
Frequently:
Intense tasks.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
:
Occasionally:
Walking inside, carrying no greater than 25 pounds, kneeling, stooping, bending, and leaning.
Frequently:
Hearing/listening, clear speech, touching, typing.
Constantly:
Sitting, seeing.
WORKING ENVIRONMENT
Occasionally:
Extended day.
Constantly:
Works alone, with and around others, face-to-face and verbal contact, inside/outside.
MENTAL REQUIREMENTS
Frequently:
Analyzing, decision making.
Constantly:
Simple reading and writing, high writing skills, clerical, memorization, problem solving, simple math skills, judgment, reasoning, prioritization.
EQUIPMENT USED
Occasionally:
Terminal, fax, computer/typewriter, keyboard, stapler, calculator.
Frequently:
Telephone
