Revenue Cycle Billing Specialist

Firstsource; United States; On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

401K

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Firstsource is seeking a Revenue Cycle Follow-Up Representative to manage PB and HB claim follow-up, ensuring timely reimbursement and accurate AR resolution. You will work with Epic workflows, verify EOB/ERA data, and engage with payers for resolution.

The role requires knowledge of 837P/837I, payer-specific requirements, and experience with Medicare/Medicaid and commercial payers. Strong communication and problem-solving skills are essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
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Responsibilities

• Monitor and follow up on PB and HB claims to ensure timely reimbursement.
• Investigate unpaid/underpaid/rejected claims with payers and internal teams.
• Analyze account history in Epic before taking next action.
• Identify payer trends and elevate findings to leadership.
• Understand when corrections, rebilling, or resubmission are needed.
• Escalate with payers for resolution of delays or inaccuracies.

Skills

Billing workflows

Epic billing

EOB/ERA interpretation

Payer portals

Communication

Attention to detail

Time management

Education

High school diploma

Health Information Management or related degree preferred

Tools

Epic

Availity

NaviMedix

Arkansas DHS portal

Job description

Role Description

Revenue Cycle Follow-Up Representative is responsible for ensuring timely and accurate follow-up on both Professional Billing (PB/CMS-1500) and/or Hospital Billing (HB/UB-04) claims. This role manages accounts receivable, resolves unpaid and underpaid claims, and drives reimbursement from government and commercial payers. The ideal candidate has strong knowledge of 837P/837I transaction sets, EOB/ERA reconciliation, and payer-specific follow-up requirements.

• Monitor and follow up on outstanding PB (CMS-1500 / 837P) and HB (UB-04 / 837I) claims via phone calls, payer websites, and Epic work queues to ensure timely reimbursement.
• Investigate and resolve unpaid, underpaid, and rejected claims by working with insurance providers and internal departments.
• Analyze account history and all previous actions in Epic prior to taking the next action step to resolve the claim.
• Identify payer trends and payment discrepancies across both PB and HB claim types and elevate findings to leadership.
• Understand when claim corrections, rebilling (837P or 837I), and resubmissions are applicable.
• Escalate claims with payers for resolution on inaccurate or delayed claim processing.

Roles & Responsibilities

Claim Follow-Up – PB & HB

• Monitor and follow up on outstanding PB (CMS-1500 / 837P) and HB (UB-04 / 837I) claims via phone calls, payer websites, and Epic work queues to ensure timely reimbursement.
• Investigate and resolve unpaid, underpaid, and rejected claims by working with insurance providers and internal departments.
• Analyze account history and all previous actions in Epic prior to taking the next action step to resolve the claim.
• Identify payer trends and payment discrepancies across both PB and HB claim types and elevate findings to leadership.
• Understand when claim corrections, rebilling (837P or 837I), and resubmissions are applicable.
• Escalate claims with payers for resolution on inaccurate or delayed claim processing.

Appeals & Reconsiderations

• Submit reconsiderations and/or appeals for both PB and HB claims with appropriate attachments, documentation, and clinical justification.
• Adhere to payer-specific appeal deadlines and formatting requirements for Medicare, Medicaid, and commercial payers.

Payer & System Knowledge

• Navigate Epic to manage HB and PB work queues, document follow-up activity, and review 835 remittance/ERA data.
• Utilize payer portals (Availity, NaviMedix, Arkansas DHS portal, and others) to verify claim status and obtain EOBs.
• Utilize resources provided by the client to promote accuracy and resolve claims in accordance with client expectations.

Compliance & Documentation

• Ensure accurate and detailed documentation of all follow-up activities in Epic.
• Communicate with insurance companies, patients, and internal teams to resolve claims and promote cash collections.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and payer regulations, as well as hospital and physician practice policies.
• Always maintain confidentiality of patient and account information (HIPAA).
• Adhere to prescribed policies and procedures outlined in the Employee Handbook and Code of Conduct.
• Maintain awareness of and actively participate in the Corporate Compliance Program.
• Maintain a confidential and orderly remote work area.
• Meet specified goals and objectives assigned by management and/or the Client.
• Assist with other projects as assigned by management.

Expected / Key Results

• Deliver high levels of client and patient satisfaction (CSAT)
• Achieve quality scores per defined process standards
• Deliver defined process-specific metrics (e.g., AR days, cash collected, productivity units)
• Adherence to regulatory compliance requirements
• Schedule adherence

Preferred Educational Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Health Information Management, Business, or related field preferred

Preferred Work Experience

• 2+ years of experience in healthcare revenue cycle, claims processing, or AR follow-up
• Demonstrated experience working PB (CMS-1500 / 837P) and/or HB (UB-04 / 837I) claim follow-up
• Prior experience with Epic billing and/or follow-up work queues strongly preferred
• Familiarity with Medicaid, Medicare, and commercial payers preferred
• Experience reading and interpreting 835 ERA / EOB remittance data

Competencies & Skills

• Strong knowledge of PB and HB billing workflows, claim lifecycle, and payer follow-up processes
• Proficiency with Epic (HB and/or PB modules, work queues, claim correction, and rebilling)
• Familiarity with CARC/RARC denial and adjustment reason codes
• Ability to interpret EOB, ERA (835), and remittance advice for both PB and HB claims
• Knowledge of payer portals including Availity, Arkansas DHS, and commercial payer sites
• Competent in working and communicating effectively with payers, patients, colleagues, and management – both in-person and via remote virtual platforms
• Consistently maintains a courteous and professional demeanor
• Self-motivated with the ability to stay focused and productive with minimal supervision
• Proactive initiative and creative problem-solving in carrying out job responsibilities
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks through effective time management and organizational skills
• Proficiency in PC operations; ability to type at a rate of 30–40 words per minute

Benefits

Benefits including but not limited to: Medical, Vision, Dental, 401K, Paid Time Off.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.

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