Coding and Billing Coordinator at Mary Greeley Medical Center – Ames, Iowa

Responsible for appropriate and accurate coding of ambulance claims for submission to appropriate payer to appropriate and timely reimbursement of ambulance services. Ambulance Billing Coder converts patient's information into standardized codes which are used on documentation for healthcare insurance claims and for databases. Medical coders assist in the reimbursement of ambulance claims from healthcare insurance companies

Entering Patient Health Information into the Imagetrend Elite Modules

Assigns appropriate ICD-10 codes based on the information documented in the patient care report

Assign the appropriate level of ambulance based on the CAD report

Assign appropriate charges for services supported by the patient care report

Review documentation to determine medical necessity of the ambulance transport and enter appropriate billing narrative to each claim

Ensure that all necessary documents are present before submitting a claim for reimbursement

Communicate with insurance companies, facilities, and patients regarding claims and payments

Ensure that each account is billed to the correct payer and billing schedule

Maintain current knowledge of insurance billing regulations and payer rules

Invoice and track payments for facilities, events, and self-pay accounts

Assist with audits, policy updates, and process improvements

Performing other duties as assigned.