Comprehensive billing solutions for fire and EMS agencies of all sizes, nationwide.
Fire departments respond to hundreds of incidents each year â structure fires, vehicle accidents, HAZMAT events, and more. Each response represents a real cost to your department. FRBA helps you recover those costs through professional billing and insurance coordination, acting as your authorized billing agent.
Motor vehicle collision & extrication billing
We bill at-fault insurance carriers for all MVC responses, including extrication and scene safety operations.
Structure fire cost recovery
Tier-based billing for residential and commercial structure fires based on apparatus and personnel deployed.
Vehicle and brush fire billing
Cost recovery for vehicle fires, brush fires, and wildland responses of all sizes.
HAZMAT response billing
Billing for hazardous materials investigation, containment, and mitigation operations.
Apparatus and personnel rate billing
Itemized billing for all apparatus and personnel hours deployed on each incident.
Tier-based flat rate billing programs
Customizable tier programs that simplify billing for your most common incident types.
Insurance carrier coordination
We communicate directly with insurance carriers on your department's behalf as your authorized billing agent.
Responsible party billing and collections
Direct billing to at-fault parties when insurance is unavailable or insufficient.
Property owner insurance requests
We submit billing to property owner insurance carriers for applicable incidents.
Second notice and demand letters
Professional follow-up correspondence to maximize collection rates on outstanding accounts.
Monthly reporting and analytics
Detailed monthly reports on collections, outstanding balances, and account status â no surprises.
EMS billing is complex â Medicare, Medicaid, and commercial insurance all have different requirements. FRBA handles every aspect of your EMS billing cycle, from claim submission to payment posting and patient collections.
Medicare & Medicaid claim submission
Compliant claim submission to Medicare and Medicaid with proper coding and documentation.
Commercial insurance billing
Billing to all major commercial carriers including coordination of benefits.
BLS & ALS transport billing
Accurate billing for basic and advanced life support transports at appropriate reimbursement levels.
Patient billing and collections
Professional patient billing with compassionate collections practices that protect your community relationships.
ePCR system integration
Seamless integration with your electronic patient care reporting system to streamline the billing workflow.
HCPCS coding and compliance
Expert coding to ensure maximum reimbursement and full regulatory compliance.
Denial management and appeals
Proactive denial management and thorough appeals to recover every denied claim possible.
Payment posting and reconciliation
Accurate payment posting and account reconciliation for clear, reliable financial records.
Monthly accounts receivable reporting
Comprehensive monthly AR reports to keep you fully informed on your revenue cycle performance.
HIPAA compliant data handling
Strict HIPAA compliance in all data handling and patient information management processes.
Enrollment assistance (Medicare/Medicaid)
We assist with provider enrollment in Medicare, Medicaid, and other government programs.
Documentation training
We train your personnel on proper incident documentation to support successful billing outcomes.
Leadership training
Training for department leadership on cost recovery programs and billing best practices.
Consultation services
Expert guidance on establishing or improving your department's EMS billing program.
EMS Billing Platform
Our EMS billing is managed through a dedicated platform integrated with your ePCR system. Contact us to learn more about getting started and to schedule a free consultation.
Getting started with FRBA is simple. Here's what to expect.
Contact us for a free consultation. We'll review your current billing setup and identify opportunities to improve your revenue recovery.
Complete our simple onboarding process. We'll set up your account, gather necessary authorizations, and get your billing system configured.
Submit incidents through our online portal and we handle the rest â billing, follow-up, collections, and monthly reporting.
No setup fees. No monthly minimums. We only get paid when you get paid.
Our compensation is based on a percentage of amounts actually collected. This means our goals are perfectly aligned with yours â we're motivated to maximize your recovery.
â No upfront costs
â No monthly fees
â No long-term contracts required
â Cancel with 90 days written notice
Contact us today for a free consultation. We serve fire and EMS agencies nationwide.
First Response Billing Associates is not a law firm and does not provide legal advice. Our services are limited to billing, cost recovery, and administrative support. For legal matters, please consult a licensed attorney.