EMS Billing Specialist

Job description

About Us: At Paramedic Services of Illinois, we are dedicated to providing compassionate and high-quality emergency medical care to our community. Our company culture is centered around the belief that every individual deserves prompt and professional medical attention delivered with empathy and respect. Position Summary: The Ambulance Billing Specialist is responsible for managing the full lifecycle of ambulance claims, with an emphasis on accurate payment posting, resolution of insurance and patient claim denials, and applying basic medical coding knowledge to ensure compliance and maximum reimbursement. This role requires strong attention to detail, excellent problem-solving skills, and familiarity with EMS/ambulance billing practices. Claims Management: - Review, prepare, and submit ambulance transport claims to Medicare, Medicaid, commercial insurance, and other payers. - Verify patient insurance coverage, eligibility, and benefits for EMS transport services. - Apply appropriate ambulance/EMS HCPCS, CPT, and ICD-10 codes to ensure clean claims submission. Payment Posting & Reconciliation: - Post electronic remittance advices (ERAs), explanation of benefits (EOBs), and patient...