Overview
The EMS Billing Coder is primarily responsible for reviewing claims and assigning appropriate levels of service and proper carrier prior to being released as a claim. This position requires an individual who demonstrates superior attention to detail, strong follow-through, and the ability to meet daily deadlines.
Experience as a Paramedic, EMT, RN, LPN or prior experience coding emergency medical claims is preferred.
100% remote job opportunity.
The Sarnova Family of companies includes Digitech Computer, Bound Tree Medical, Tri-anim Health Services, Cardio Partners, and Emergency Medical Products. Digitech is a leading provider of advanced billing and technology services to the EMS transport industry. Since its founding in 1984, Digitech has refined its software platform to create a cloud-based billing and business intelligence solution that monitors and automates the entire EMS revenue lifecycle. Digitech leverages its proprietary technology to offer fully outsourced services that maximize collections, protect compliance, and deliver results for clients.
Responsibilities
Summary:
The EMS Billing Coder is primarily responsible for reviewing claims and assigning appropriate levels of service and proper carrier prior to being released as a claim. This position requires an individual who demonstrates superior attention to detail, strong follow-through, and the ability to meet daily deadlines. Experience as a Paramedic, EMT, RN, LPN or prior experience coding emergency medical claims is preferred.
Organizational Impact
In this role for Digitech, you are our brand ambassador for our clients and the patients that they serve. You impact your line of business by ensuring all EMS Coding rules, regulations and timely filing limits are adhered to and ensuring claims are properly coded, so that all claims are paid.
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
- Review claims and assign a level of service, a carrier, and all other information needed to process the claim
- Ensure all signatures are in order, that the claim is medically necessary, and the level of service chosen is appropriate
- Correct any discrepancies discovered
- Check trip mileage and question and correct any discrepancies
- Handle large volume of claims daily, meeting expected deadline
Skills/Experience Required
- Superior attention to detail, strong follow-through, and ability to meet daily deadlines.
- Experience as a Paramedic, EMT, RN, LPN or prior experience coding emergency medical claims is preferred.
- Strong computer skills. Basic understanding of MS Outlook, Word and Excel
- Minimum typing of 40 wpm
- Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
- Ability to be self-paced, capable of organizing and prioritizing tasks in order to complete all work assigned
- Ability to handle a large quota of work while meeting tight deadlines
- Experience in an environment where output is monitored and scored as well as metrics applied to individual performance is helpful
- Ability to work in a quiet environment
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal; capable of presenting information and solutions in a professional and courteous manner.
Sarnova is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We offer a competitive salary, commensurate with experience, along with a comprehensive benefits package, including 401 (k) Plan.
EEO/M/F/Veterans/Disabled
Our mission is to be the best partner for those who save and improve patients’ lives. Excellence in delivering upon our mission is dependent upon having a diverse team that is empowered to bring their full, authentic self to work each day. We strive to create a workplace that reflects the communities we serve, and we are passionate about creating an inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity.
