Detail-oriented and analytical Medical Billing Specialist with over 15 years of experience in denial management. Proficient at resolving discrepancies in billing and credit balances.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Patient Account Representative
Medix Staffing Solutions
10.2023 - Current
Patients account representative for guidehouse.
Billing Specialist
GI Alliance
06.2022 - 09.2023
Perform duties for revenue operations related to either medical insurance coverage accuracy
Work with insurance carriers along with government payors to resolve credits on accounts
Research to find patient insurance and demographic information (multiple online sites) and sharing information with billing vendor
Communicate with billing vendor to ensure proper insurance coverage for our patients
Respond timely and accurately to billing vendor requests Resolving credits when overpayments are received from payers and refunds need to be issued
Collaborate with other revenue operations teams to ensure seamless processes across teams
Help identify process changes and opportunities for continuous improvements
Maintains current patient account information according to PHI
Maintain confidentiality of all company and patient information in accordance with HIPAA regulations and policies
Billing Coordinator
Digestive Health Associates/GI Alliance
03.2004 - 06.2022
Coordinates with Medical billing team on all denials, follow-ups, and collection related activities
Ensures compliance with all Department of Public Health (DPH), Medicare, Medicaid, and Third-Party Insurance guidelines including, but not limited to, timely handling of claims and proper documentation for all services
Investigates and resolves issues, errors, and problems Medical Claims
Assists Billing Specialists with problem claims, training, and makes process
Monitors days in Accounts Receivable and ensures that they are maintained at the level of expected by management
Other duties and special projects as assigned
Responsible for identifying and obtaining authorization of all codes that may be used throughout complex and variable client treatments on denied claims
Collaborates with other Provider's Office and Medical Records to ensure documentation is received as requested and completion of submission in a timely manner
Education
Business -
Mansfield Business School
Dallas, TX
01.1999
High School Diploma -
Pittsburg High School
Pittsburg, TX
01.1978
Skills
Medical Billing Understanding
Follow-up skills
Strong empathy
Data entry proficiency
References
Available upon request
Timeline
Patient Account Representative
Medix Staffing Solutions
10.2023 - Current
Billing Specialist
GI Alliance
06.2022 - 09.2023
Billing Coordinator
Digestive Health Associates/GI Alliance
03.2004 - 06.2022
Business -
Mansfield Business School
High School Diploma -
Pittsburg High School
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