Alyssa Gallagher
Chugiak,AK
Summary
Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. Searching to seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Public Health Billing and Coding Junior Accountant
Anchorage Health Department
09.2018 - 03.2022
- Daily Audits of Reproductive Health, Tuberculosis, Immunization and Disease Prevention Clinic(s) encounter/clinic notes to ensure proper input of ICD-10, CPT and HCPCS codes based on documentation. Queried providers if needed for clarification or discrepancies.
- Used daily reports to allocate payments collected by patient, insurance and/ or private party by clinic and prepared journal entries, entered into SAP which was sent to City Hall Finance Dept.
- Maintained petty cash and change funds for up to 5 office associates with daily reconciliation and assignment.
- Preparation of monthly financial statements.
- Reconciled month-end totals for timely and accurate reporting of financial information.
- Responsible for year-end documentation and audit reports that would be sent to Central Audit within City Hall with proper HIPAA redactions.
- Established agreements with community partners and businesses for employer funded TB testing and vaccine visits prior to employment. Generated and submitted invoices based upon agreed accounts receivable schedules and terms.
- Responsible for all training regarding cash handling, front office registration data collection and retention. Conducted monthly meetings with physicians, NP and clinical staff regarding changes or updates to ICD-10, CPT or HCPCS codes, clinical trends and errors in documentation.
Medical Coder/Medical Biller
Bilan Chiropractic
06.2017 - 09.2018
- Daily Review of previous days encounters for coding accuracy and documentation before submitting insurance claim file.
- Processed insurance company denials by auditing patient files, re-submitting claims and/or documentation to obtain proper reimbursement.
- Interacted with physicians and other healthcare staff to ask questions regarding patient services, discrepancies in documentation and/or requests for additional information.
- Monitored Workers Compensation and Personal Injury claim(s) treatment plan and submission of required documentation in a timely manner. Scanned and uploaded medical records into electronic medical records system.
- Researched and resolved medical record discrepancies.
- Communicated effectively with staff, patients, and insurance companies by email and telephone.
Education
Certification - Medical Billing And Coding
Remington College
Lafayette, Louisiana 11.2015
CPC Certification - Member Number: 01399572
American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC)
10.2015
Skills
- Critical Thinking
- Charting and Clinical Documentation
- Records Accuracy
- Health Management Information Systems
- Document Management
- Medical Billing and Collections
- Outpatient Procedures
- Effective written and verbal communication
- Data Verification
- Compliance Requirements
Timeline
Public Health Billing and Coding Junior Accountant
Anchorage Health Department
09.2018 - 03.2022
Medical Coder/Medical Biller
Bilan Chiropractic
06.2017 - 09.2018
Certification - Medical Billing And Coding
Remington College
CPC Certification - Member Number: 01399572
American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC)
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