Ambulance Coding Specialist

Ambulance Coding Specialist

This position is responsible for reviewing and evaluating ambulance run reports to assign appropriate HCPCS and ICD-10 codes. In addition, the coding specialist will be responsible for tracking any documentation or system trends and reporting these to management.

• Verify patient demographics and insurance verification are complete.
• Accurately assign the appropriate HCPCS codes and modifiers to each account according to Federal/Local regulations
• Accurately assign the appropriate diagnosis code(s) to each account according to Federal/Local regulations
• Consistently achieve defined metrics.
• Adhere to company policies and procedures.
• Regular attendance is an essential function of the position.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Ability to read, analyze and interpret insurance plans.
• Possess intermediate knowledge of Medicare, Medicaid, and insurance benefits.
• Demonstrate knowledge of ICD-10 CM coding
• Must have accurate, high-level data entry skills with continuous quality focus
• Must have excellent phone and customer service skills.
• Must be detail oriented with excellent organizational and problem solving skills.
• Experience in MS Office and general computer skills

• This is a remote position.

• Minimum education required:
  Medical Terminology course, Anatomy and Physiology course, and completion of an accredited coding course, minimum of 80 hours of class time.
• Certified Professional Coder (CPC) or (CCS) preferred or CAC certification.
• Previous internship plus 3 months of experience or one year of medical coding experience.

Allegiance is an EEO employer as defined by the EEOC.