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Medicare Billing Specialist

TEKsystems
$20.00 - $22.00 / hr
life insurance, sick time, 401(k), retirement plan
United States, Virginia, Chesapeake
Aug 23, 2025
Job Title: Medicare Billing and Follow-Up Representative Employment Type: Contract to Hire Position Summary: We are seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Medicare Billing and Follow-Up Representative to join our Revenue Cycle team. This role is responsible for the compliant, accurate, and timely billing and follow-up of Medicare and Medicare Advantage patient accounts. The ideal candidate will have strong analytical skills, a deep understanding of Medicare regulations, and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment. Key Responsibilities: * Work daily from EPIC work queues and Aged Trial Balance (ATB) reports to prioritize aged and high-dollar accounts. * Sort and analyze claims by age, starting with the oldest, and determine payment status or denial reasons. * Investigate and resolve claim denials, including requesting and uploading medical records to provider portals. * Contact insurance companies and patients to resolve coordination of benefits and other claim issues. * Identify denial trends and collaborate with internal teams to implement corrective actions. * Submit Medicare and Medicare Advantage claims (UB-04 and 1500), including shadow bills. * Ensure clean claim submission and accurate documentation for complex billing scenarios. * Follow up on unpaid claims and generate correspondence as needed. * Maintain and update Excel spreadsheets with ATB feedback and other pertinent data. * Meet productivity metrics of 50+ accounts per day, adjusted based on account complexity and dollar value. Required Qualifications: * High School Diploma or equivalent (required). * Minimum 2 years of Medicare billing and follow-up experience. * Strong knowledge of Medicare Part A and Part B billing processes. * Proficiency in EPIC, payer portals, OnBase (scanning system), and Microsoft Excel. * Familiarity with ICD-10, CPT-4, HCPC codes, and Medicare Claims Processing Manual (CMS Pub 100-4). Why Join Us? * Collaborative and supportive team environment. * Opportunity to make a meaningful impact on patient financial outcomes. * Professional development and growth opportunities. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $22.00/hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: * Medical, dental & vision * Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital * 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available * Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) * Short and long-term disability * Health Spending Account (HSA) * Transportation benefits * Employee Assistance Program * Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Workplace Type This is a fully onsite position in Chesapeake,VA. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Sep 5, 2025. h4>About TEKsystems: We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law. About TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services We're a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. We're a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full-stack capabilities and speed. We're strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. We're building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities. TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies. Learn more at TEKsystems.com. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.