EMS AR Specialist: Claims & Denials Expert

Lifeline-Ambulance,-LLC; Niles Township (IL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Lifeline Ambulance Network is seeking an Accounts Receivable Specialist to manage unpaid and underpaid ambulance claims, follow up on denials, and communicate with payers and internal teams. This role emphasizes accuracy, persistence, and understanding EMS billing.

Reporting to the Senior Director of Billing, you will navigate Medicare, Medicaid, and commercial payer rules, supporting timely collections and compliance across our EMS operations in the Skokie area.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years revenue cycle or AR collections experience; EMS billing preferred.
• Knowledge of CPT, ICD-10, HCPCS coding.
• Strong understanding of government and commercial payer rules for ambulance transport.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Word.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.

Responsibilities

• Resolve denial and correspondence tasks with accuracy and urgency.
• Research and correct claim rejections, denials, and underpayments.
• Prepare and submit corrected claims, appeals, and supporting documentation.

Skills

Revenue cycle experience

EMS billing

Microsoft Excel

CPT/ICD-10 coding

Payer rules knowledge

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

Lifeline Ambulance Network is seeking an Accounts Receivable Specialist to manage unpaid and underpaid ambulance claims, follow up on denials, and communicate with payers and internal teams. This role emphasizes accuracy, persistence, and understanding EMS billing.

Reporting to the Senior Director of Billing, you will navigate Medicare, Medicaid, and commercial payer rules, supporting timely collections and compliance across our EMS operations in the Skokie area.