What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Billing and Coding Clerk - EMS Ambulance - Treasury & Billing position at County of Volusia?
The County of Volusia is seeking a Medical Billing and Coding Clerk for the Treasury & Billing Division. This position is located in Holly Hill, Florida, and will be responsible for verifying and coding medical diagnoses and levels of service, as well as, accurately billing for reimbursement from patients or third-party payers for ambulance transports.
(NOTE: These are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position.)
- Evaluates medical record documentation and charge ticket coding to ensure accurate diagnostic and procedural codes and related documentation in order to optimize reimbursement and ensure data complies with legal standards and guidelines.
- Assigns the proper CPT and ICD 10 codes for entry into the accounts receivable system.
- Properly codes ambulance run tickets for other vital data collection points including statistical fields, etc.
- Verify patient & insurance information with all third parties including, but not limited to, hospitals, law enforcement, fire departments, medical examiner, corrections facilities, and previous transports on file.
- Reviews state and federal Medicare reimbursement claims for completeness and accuracy prior to submission to minimize claim denial.
- Enters ambulance tickets into the ambulance billing system.
- Secures ambulance run reports in accordance with county policies and procedures.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- Attends work on a regular and consistent basis.
- May be assigned to other office locations based on operational needs.
- Must adhere to Federal, State, County and Local ordinances.
- Responds to emergency situations.
Graduation from high school or possession of a GED and a medical/ambulance coding certification (from an accredited medical or ambulance coding program) or currently enrolled in a medical/ambulance coding program and one (1) year of experience in medical billing or coding. The preferred candidate, having met the minimum requirements, will have at least three (3) years of experience in medical billing or coding. Ambulance billing and coding experience a plus.
Note: The starting pay rate for this position is $19.16 hourly
Note: The starting pay rate for this position is $19.16 hourly
**EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENT
Must not be excluded from participating as a health care provider in insurance programs including, but not limited to, Medicare and Medicaid prior to and during employment with the County of Volusia.
- Knowledge of ambulance transport documentation.
- Knowledge of CPT and ICD 10 codes.
- Knowledge of Medicare and Medicaid rules and regulations.
- Knowledge of medical and ambulance coding and compliance.
- Knowledge of medical billing software.
- Knowledge of medical terminology.
- Skilled in the use of a computer and associated software programs.
- Ability to interpret Explanation of Benefits (EOB).
ADA REQUIREMENTS:
Physical Demands: Sedentary work. Ability to see, talk; finger dexterity for data entry. Ability to look at a computer screen for long periods.
Environmental Demands: Inside work.
Mental Demands: Ability to read and comprehend instructions, procedures, memos, medical billing documentation. Ability to do general mathematical calculations. Ability to write and speak clearly and concisely to relay billing information, data, and details to others.
Volusia County is a drug free workplace and an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a diverse workforce. Veterans' preference in accordance with federal, state, local laws.
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