
Medical Billing & Follow Up Rep (Must be MN Resident)
Ultimate Staffing, Anoka, MN, United States
Medical Billing & Insurance Follow-Up Representative (Remote: Must be MN Resident)
Location:
Remote
Schedule:
Monday-Friday | 8am to 4:30pm
Employment Type:
Non-Exempt | Full-Time
Job Overview
We are seeking an experienced Medical Billing and Follow-Up Representative to support end-to-end insurance billing, accounts receivable (AR), payment posting, and denial management activities. This fully remote role focuses on timely claim submission, payer follow-up, EOB/ERA review, discrepancy resolution, and accurate documentation across Medicare, Medicaid, and commercial insurance payers.
This position is ideal for candidates with strong medical billing, insurance collections, clearinghouse workflows, and denial resolution experience who excel in a high-volume, detail-driven revenue cycle environment.
Key Responsibilities
Submit professional and institutional medical claims accurately and timely
Perform insurance follow-up on unpaid, underpaid, or denied claims
Review and interpret Explanations of Benefits (EOBs) and Electronic Remittance Advice (ERAs / ANSI 835)
Identify, analyze, and resolve claim denials and rejections
Ensure correct application of CARC/RARC codes, adjustment codes, and payer-specific denial reasons
Validate payment accuracy, contract compliance, and contractual write-offs
Post payments, adjustments, and corrections with precision
Perform EOB batching, remittance posting, and payer reconciliation
Research accounts via payer portals and conduct outbound calls to insurance companies
Verify and bill primary, secondary, and tertiary insurance coverage
Initiate and track appeals when applicable
Maintain accurate, compliant, and detailed account documentation
Manage assigned work queues, tasks, and follow-up inventories
Identify trends, recurring denial issues, and process improvement opportunities
Communicate clearly with leadership regarding escalations and payer issues
Support additional revenue cycle management (RCM) projects as assigned
Required Qualifications
High school diploma or GED required
2+ years of experience in medical billing, insurance follow-up, clearinghouse workflows, or denial management
Strong understanding of medical billing, AR follow-up, payment posting, and payer processes
Experience working with Medicare, Medicaid, managed care, and commercial payers
Familiarity with CPT, ICD-10, HCPCS, and payer billing rules
Knowledge of EOBs, ERAs, CARC/RARC codes, and adjustment reason codes
Ability to work independently in a remote medical billing environment
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
High attention to detail with strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Technical & Remote Work Requirements
Proficiency with billing systems, databases, and payer portals
Reliable high-speed internet
Mobile device capable of multi-factor authentication (MFA)
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance.