Intern
- Correctly coded and billed medical claims for various hospital and nursing facilities.
- Reduced claim denials through meticulous verification of patient eligibility and coverage benefits prior to claim submission.
- Worked closely with physicians to accurately assign ICD-10 diagnostic codes for optimal reimbursement rates from insurance companies.
- Processed insurance company denials by auditing patient files, researching procedures, and diagnostic codes to determine proper reimbursement.
- Reviewed patient charts to better understand health histories, diagnoses, and treatments.
- Resourcefully used various coding books, procedure manuals, and on-line encoders.
- Reviewed, analyzed, and managed coding of diagnostic and treatment procedures contained in outpatient medical records.
- Played a pivotal role in maintaining positive cash flow within the organization by ensuring timely submission of clean claims and diligent follow-ups on outstanding payments.
- Expedited payment processing by promptly addressing any discrepancies or issues raised by insurance carriers.
- Provided support to administrative staff by ensuring proper handling of sensitive patient data according to HIPAA regulations.
