Billing Specialist - Medical

About the role

Founded in 2006, Emergicon has grown into the largest emergency medical billing company in Texas, serving fire departments and EMS agencies ranging from small rural operations to major Texas cities. Emergicon and Emergifire operate from a “service-first” culture built on hard work, accountability, and kindness. We are looking for an experienced Billing Specialist to join our billing team. In this role, you’ll help EMS organizations by ensuring accurate, timely billing while enjoying opportunities for professional growth and development. This position is responsible for researching, coding, and filing accurate claims in a timely manner while ensuring compliance with payer and regulatory requirements. With a close-knit "One Team. One Sound." culture, Emergicon offers real room to grow for people who want to make an impact in the EMS industry.

Responsibilities

• Obtain all run reports (trip notes, PCRs, etc.) by paper or electronically for previous days’ transports
• Code claims with appropriate ICD-10 and HCPC codes
• Review each chart for medical necessity
• Request hospital face sheet/demographics, if applicable, to obtain payer or demographic information
• Verify payer information on all transports
• Check appropriate insurance websites and/or contact the patient on all private pay accounts prior to billing
• Enter all claims into the billing system
• Match claims billed against all appropriate logs
• Follow up on rejected and failed claims as needed
• Recognize payer trends and report to management
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required
• Minimum of six (6) months of medical billing experience required
• EMS billing experience preferred
• Six months of ICD-10 and HCPC coding experience required
• CAC certification preferred
• Offer of position contingent on passing a pre-employment background check and drug screening

Skills

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Effective verbal communication skills
• Professional phone etiquette
• Ability to maintain any certification applicable to job functions
• Strong organizational skills with a focus on meeting deadlines

Physical Requirements

This position involves extended periods of sitting or standing at a desk while working on a computer and performing repetitive tasks. Occasional lifting of up to 10 pounds may be required.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental
• Vision
• Life insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Short-term disability and critical illness coverage

Schedule

This role begins as an in-office position and is eligible for hybrid or fully remote work following the successful completion of a 90-day onboarding period.