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Sri Laxmi Manasa Penmetsa

Fairfax,VIRGINIA

Summary

A Senior International Claims Reviewer, currently pursuing a Master's in Health Informatics, is actively seeking an internship opportunity and possesses a strong background in medical expertise and insurance knowledge, which is complemented by technical skills in SQL and Tableau. With a profound understanding of healthcare, data analysis, and insurance processes, they aim to leverage their knowledge and analytical capabilities to contribute effectively in the field of health informatics.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior International Claims Reviewer

Global Benefits Group
01.2023 - 07.2023

Managing and evaluating international insurance claims. It includes reviewing , investigating, and assessing claims for validity and ensuring compliance with international insurance regulations and policies. This role involves effective communication, negotiation, and compliance with laws while collaborating with various stakeholders to achieve fair and timely claim resolutions.

Utilization Reviewer

PrimEra Medical Technologies
09.2021 - 01.2023
  • Utilization of Electronic Health Records (EHR) systems like EPIC and Meditech on a daily basis to evaluate and manage healthcare treatment and services. They access patient records, review medical history, treatment plans, and procedures recorded in these EHRs. This technology allows them to efficiently assess the quality and necessity of medical care, ensuring it aligns with established standards and guidelines. The utilization of EPIC and Meditech streamlines the review process and supports data-driven decision-making for optimizing patient care and controlling healthcare costs.

Medical Reviewer

Medi Assist
12.2020 - 09.2021


Assess claims accuracy, adherence to policy terms, and medical necessity. This role involves reviewing medical records, bills, and reports, making clinical decisions based on medical expertise, ensuring compliance with regulations, and communicating with healthcare providers and policyholders. Medical Reviewers maintain detailed records, stay updated on medical advancements and insurance regulations, prepare reports, and contribute to policy development. Their work is essential for processing claims accurately and fairly, upholding the integrity of the insurance system, and ensuring policyholders receive appropriate benefits for their medical treatments.

Education

Masters - Health Information Technology

George Mason University
Fairfax, VA
07.2025

Bachelors of Dental Surgery - Dentistry (Pre-Dentistry)

PANINEEYA INSTITUTE OF DENTAL SCIENCES & RESEARCH
Hyderabad, India
10.2019

Skills

Databases: Microsoft SQL Server Management

Tools: Tableau, MS Excel

Programming: Python, SQL

Soft Skills: medical expertise, communication skills, regulatory knowledge, analytical abilities, Problem Solving, Creativity, Adaptability, Leadership, Attention to Detail, Teamwork

Research and publications

Abhyankar, S., Alluri, K., Deveneni, P., Kondapaneni, J., Chaitanya, N.C., & Penmetsa, S.L. (2020). Topical zinc Orabase (5%) in reducing the oral mucositis during cancer chemoradiotherapy. Oral Surgery, Oral Medicine, Oral Pathology, and Oral Radiology, 129. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.oooo.2019.07.038  Balla, S. B., Bontala, P., Galic, I., G, L. S., P, S., Kondapaneni,J., &R, S. (2019). Forensic age estimation of 85 male child laborers and 31 rescued female commercial sex workers from Hyderabad in South India. Legal medicine (Tokyo, Japan), 40, 37–42. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.legalmed.2019.07.003

Timeline

Senior International Claims Reviewer

Global Benefits Group
01.2023 - 07.2023

Utilization Reviewer

PrimEra Medical Technologies
09.2021 - 01.2023

Medical Reviewer

Medi Assist
12.2020 - 09.2021

Masters - Health Information Technology

George Mason University

Bachelors of Dental Surgery - Dentistry (Pre-Dentistry)

PANINEEYA INSTITUTE OF DENTAL SCIENCES & RESEARCH
Sri Laxmi Manasa Penmetsa