Medical Billing Specialist I (A262913-2), 202, Ambulance

Job TitleHandles new claims, posting payments and appeals of lower complexity. Provides customer service and processes medical and billing record requests.Essential Functions/Job Competencies/Physical RequirementsThe intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by employees in this job. Employees may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.Reviews, generates, and processes emergency ambulance transport medical claimsDetermines appropriate CPT and ICD 10 codes based on the medical data and narrative furnished in ePCR (electronic Patient Care Report) and if additional medical information of ePCR is needed to bill accordinglyServe as additional support staff to manage the numerous amount of medical claims that come from EMS related servicesRetrieves hospital face sheets to obtain health insurance information and reviews and researches additional health insurance portals, if necessaryDetermines primary, secondary and/or tertiary insurances sequences based on insurance coverage per patientSubmits CMS1500 forms when necessaryTransmits electronic claims and reviews transmission reports for accepted and rejected claims.Responsible for reviewing our claim batches to ensure it cleared the billing system and the clearinghouse's claim checksReviews medical and billing record requests in response to subpoenas, attorneys, hospitals, insurances, record retrieval companies and other companies or other organization requestsPrepare, invoice, and submit all medical and billing record and affidavit requests to respective partiesProvides customer service to patients in person and/or by telephone and is responsible for resolving reason for visit or callIs responsible for taking payments, in person or over the phoneReviews incoming correspondence and distributes accordinglyAssists in daily work assignments of lower complexity and any other clerical work assigned by program supervisorWill be required to drive a City vehicle for City business usePerforms other duties as assignedCompetencies for successful performance of job duties:Knowledge in ICD-10, CPT, and HCPCS medical codingKnowledge in Medicare and Medicaid guidelinesKnowledge in health insurance claim submission and collectionsKnowledge of HIPAA guidelinesKnowledge of complex medical office clerical and billing services and operationsAbility to solve mathematical problems pertaining to patient accounts and billing functions.Ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with othersAbility to communicate clearly and effectively both orally and in writingAbility to maintain good planning and organizational skillsAbility to take and follow directions from supervisorAbility to give directions to and gain compliance from assigned staffAbility to maintain a valid Texas Driver License and a good driving recordAbility to project a positive and professional image of the City of LaredoAbility to effectively communicate both orally and in writing in the English language and orally in the Spanish languageAbility to comply with all City of Laredo's policies and proceduresAbility to maintain good health and physical condition sufficient to permit the full performance of the duties of this positionWork environment/conditions and physical demands:Office or similar indoor environment, relatively free from unpleasant environmental conditions or hazards.Exerting up to 35 pounds of force occasionally, up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly having to move objects.Never: Street environment (near moving traffic), construction site, confined space, vehicles, warehouse environmentSeldom: Outdoor environmentOften: Office or similar indoor environmentNever: Extreme cold (below 32 degrees), moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals or substances, loud noises (85+ decibels such as heavy trucks, jack hammers, construction)Seldom: Individuals with known violent backgrounds, extreme heat (above 100 degrees), communicable diseasesSometimes: Individuals who are hostile or irateTravel: Never: International travelSeldom: Regional travel, national travelSometimes: Local travelMinimum QualificationsRequired Education and Experience:High School Diploma or G.E.D.At least six (6) months of experience in medical coding, working with Medicare or Medicaid, working with insurance claims, or clerical experience in a medical office.Proof of TB Test/Screening will be required to be presented prior to employmentValid Licenses and CertificationsRequired Licenses or Certifications:Billing and Coding certification must be obtained within 12 months of employment****Continued employment is contingent on successfully obtaining required certification(s) and/or license(s) within the specified period of time indicated above from time of hire.Valid Texas Drivers License. If applicant holds an out-of-state license, a State of Texas Driver License must be obtained within 6 months of employment.As part of the minimum requirements for all positions with the City of Laredo, a thorough background check and certified school transcripts will be required from all applicants who are offered employment.Effective February 24, 1997, all selected applicants are required to undergo a drug and alcohol test prior to employment.Effective January 7, 2008, all persons in safety-sensitive functions/positions, as per City of Laredo Drug and Alcohol Policy definition, shall be subject to random drug and alcohol testing.A person with a disability who needs a reasonable accommodation related to a selection process is requested to contact the Human Resources Department at View phone number on apply.j-vers.com, two days prior to the scheduled test or interview.City of Laredo is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Pro Disabled and Veteran Employer. We welcome differences in the form of gender, race, ethnicity, disability, geography, socioeconomic status, age, politics, religion, philosophy, sexual orientation, or gender identity. All applicants who share this goal are encouraged to apply. Must be able to function in a principle-based organization that has a culture built on character and core values.BenefitsThe City of Laredo provides a benefit compensation package that includes the following for all Full-time regular employees:10 days of paid vacation per year6 1/2 days sick leave per yearPension plan16 paid HolidaysPaid healthDental planLife insurance* 30 day waiting period. For a full description of our benefits, please visit our website at: under Employee Benefits