Ambulance Coding Specialist

New MexicoOnsiteFull TimePosted 1 month agoVisa sponsorship available

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Required skills

Medical Terminology
CPT
HCPCS
Ground transport
Third-party payers
Denials
Appeals

Nice to have

CPC
Ambulance billing

Role summary

San Juan Regional Medical Center is seeking a motivated Ambulance Coding Specialist to ensure correct claims are created and paid. This role requires knowledge of ambulance (ground and air) coding and billing, including CPT/HCPCS codes, and adherence to current coding guidelines. Responsibilities include registering encounters, entering charges, managing billing and collections from third-party payers, identifying and appealing denials, and recommending process improvements. A Certified Ambulance Coder Certification is required, along with medical terminology and good communication skills. Two years of experience in ambulance coding and/or billing is preferred, as is a CPC certification.

Creating Life Better Here starts with you. At San Juan Regional Medical Center, we're more than a healthcare provider—we're a values-driven organization dedicated to delivering exceptional care. As a team member, you help fulfill our mission to make life better here for our community.

An Ambulance Coding Specialist is a focused individual who is energetic and self-motivated. This person uses their knowledge of Ambulance (ground and air) coding and billing to ensure correct claims are created and paid.

Required Behaviors:

As you go about fulfilling this mission, your work habits and work relationships should embody SJRMC's values. These values are our culture, our identity as an organization. Sacred Trust, Personal Reverence, Thoughtful Anticipation, Team Accountability and Creative Vitality ask more of us than merely completing some list of tasks. Our values ask for a deeper level of commitment, and what is asked of us we freely give because we believe in our mission.

Required Qualifications:

Certified Ambulance Coder Certification
High School education or GED
Medical Terminology
Good communication skills – written and verbal
Collaborative
Process oriented

Preferred Qualifications:

CPC
Two (2) years’ experience with ambulance coding and/or billing

Duties and Responsibilities:

Registration of ambulance encounters
Assignment of CPT/HCPCS codes in accordance with all current coding guidelines
Entry of charges for ground transport
Billing to and collections from all third-party payers
Ensuring goals and objectives established by leadership are met
Responsible for identifying denials and submitting appeals as appropriate
Identifying trends and making recommendations for improvements
Professional appearance and behavior at all times
Other duties as assigned and overtime as requested or required

Safety, Courtesy, Effectiveness, and Stewardship

Physical Demands and Environmental Work Conditions:

Job is sedentary in nature and involves long periods of sitting
Extensive use of computers
Extensive reading of digital patient records

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