Successful Claims Benefit Specialist with 23 years of experience in the medical claims industry. Proficient in claims processing, applying refunds, and claims testing. Possesses excellent communications and interpersonal skills. Confident in my ability to work with others to solve complex problems and committed to continuous improvement and contributing to team success.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Claims Benefits Specialist
TEXAS CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL – THE HEALTH PLAN
06.2018
Processed STAR/Medicaid and Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) claims.
Ensured appeals were processed according to claims processing guidelines and contracts.
Reviewed and processed pended claims within 5 days of initial review.
Reviewed, researched, and applied provider refunds in a timely manner.
Processed refunds/retractions identified by TCHP contracted vendors within a 30 day turn around.
Tested claims for functionality, accuracy, benefit payment, contract interpretation, and compliance with policy and procedures. Identified errors utilizing our testing environment to ensure a prompt resolution.
Identified trends related to appeals and claims processing.
Extensive knowledge of ICD-9, ICD-10, and CPT codes, coordination of benefits, HIPPA regulations, and medical terminology.
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Sr. Benefit Claims Specialist
AETNA
03.2014 - 06.2018
Position involves processing medical, dental, and vision claims for multiple Medicare Advantra replacement plans, processing high dollar claims, identifying and reporting possible claim overpayments, underpayments, and any other irregularities, making necessary outbound calls to obtain required information for initial claim reconsiderations, performing claim re-work calculations, verifying eligibility, and ensuring all compliance requirements were satisfied and all payments were made in accordance with company policy and procedures
Extensive knowledge of ICD-9, ICD-10, and CPT codes, HCFA, UB-92, and UB-40 medical claim forms, coordination of benefits, HIPPA regulations, Medicare, Medicaid, and medical terminology.
Technical Claims Specialist
COVENTRY HEALTH CARE
01.2012 - 03.2014
Position involved processing medical, dental, and vision claims for multiple Medicare Advantra replacement plans, processing high dollar claims, identifying and reporting possible claim overpayments, underpayments, and any other irregularities, making necessary outbound calls to obtain required information for initial claim work or reconsideration, performing claim re-work calculations, and ensuring all compliance requirements were satisfied and all payments were made in accordance with company policy and procedures, and trained to support call center activity as required, including general member and/or provider inquiries
Extensive knowledge of ICD-9, ICD-10, and CPT codes, HCFA, UB-92, and UB-40 medical claim forms, coordination of benefits, HIPPA regulations, Medicare, Medicaid, and medical terminology.
Med-Sup Claims Examiner
MANHATTAN INSURANCE GROUP
03.2010 - 01.2012
Position involved processing hospital claims and coordinating them with Medicare benefits
Extensive knowledge of ICD-9 and CPT codes, HCFA, UB-92, and UB-40 medical claim forms, coordination of benefits, HIPPA regulations, Medicare, Medicaid, and medical terminology.
Sr. Benefit Examiner
COVENTRY HEALTH CARE
06.2005 - 03.2010
Position involved processing medical, dental, prescription, and vision claims for commercial plans, processing high dollar claims, performing claim re-work calculations, and trained to support call center activity as required, including general member and/or provider inquiries
Extensive knowledge of ICD-9 and CPT codes, HCFA, UB-92, and UB-40 medical claim forms, coordination of benefits, HIPPA regulations, Medicare, Medicaid, and medical terminology.
Benefit Examiner
FIRST HEALTH
06.2001 - 06.2005
Position involved processing medical, dental, prescription, and vision claims for commercial plans, processing high dollar claims, performing claim re-work calculations, and trained to support call center activity as required, including general member and/or provider inquiries
Extensive knowledge of ICD-9 and CPT codes, HCFA, UB-92, and UB-40 medical claim forms, coordination of benefits, HIPPA regulations, Medicare, Medicaid, and medical terminology.
Education
Texas Southern University
Houston, TX
Houston Community College
Houston, TX
Skills
23 years experience processing medical, dental, vision, and prescription claims for commercial, Medicare Advantra, and Medicaid health plans
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