Energetic and enthusiastic insurance professional motivated to succeed in fast-paced and deadline-driven professional environment. Comprehensive knowledge of claims processing and adjustments with special knowledge of Commerical and Medicaid guidelines.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Claims Examiner
Amerihealth Caritas
Jacksonville, FL
08.2021 - 11.2023
Review, research, analyze, and process complex healthcare claims by navigating multiple computer systems and platforms and accurately capturing the data/information for processing, verify pricing, prior authorizations, and applicable benefits
Meet department quality and production requirements
Creates and supports a professional environment which fosters teamwork, cooperation, respect, and diversity
Process claims for multiple Lines of Business as requested by management
Identified and resolved inconsistencies
Checked claims for completeness and accuracy prior to final entry.
Claims Examiner
Dell Services/NTT Data
09.2020 - 08.2022
Returned claims requesting missing information in accordance with quantity, quality, and timeliness guidelines
Reviewed and resolved Medicaid and Medicare disputes
Confirmed accuracy of appeals data received for review
Utilized guidelines to determine status of appeals.
Desk Examiner
EA Renfroe
01.2017 - 01.2018
Handled high volume inbound calls pertaining to Hurricane Irma catastrophe
Evaluated complex claims
Collaborated with adjusters to collect claim information
Explained and negotiated settlements with insured and representatives.
Claims Examiner
Dell Services/NTT Data
01.2015 - 01.2017
Returned claims requesting missing information in accordance with quantity, quality, and timeliness guidelines
Reviewed and resolved Medicaid and Medicare disputes
Confirmed accuracy of appeals data received for review
Utilized guidelines to determine status of appeals.
Adjustments Team Lead
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Louisiana
Baton Rouge, LA
01.2011 - 01.2014
Trained department on new procedures and processes
Set daily performance goals and identified work process solutions
Reviewed, researched and adjusted ARs, memos, recons, financial investigations and MSPs
Utilized the medical configurator to ensure claims were accurately priced by DRG
Processed local contract coverage changes
Priced DME
Recalculated benefits of claims with incorrect codes or processed incorrectly.
Offered additional training and support to keep team members motivated and working toward objectives.
Adjustment Processor & Special Claims Processor
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Louisiana
01.2006 - 01.2011
Entered coded information
Returned claims requesting missing information in accordance with quantity, quality and timeliness guidelines
Identified and resolved inconsistencies
Reviewed claims for completeness and accuracy prior to final entry
Recalculated benefits of claims with incorrect codes or processing for hospital, professional, major medical, Medicare and dental.
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