Ashley Escobar
Roma,TX
Summary
Medical Biller and Coder with expertise in ICD-10, CPT, ICD-9 coding and HIPAA compliance, honed at Valley Health Clinic. Proven ability to enhance revenue cycle management and streamline claim submissions, while fostering collaboration with healthcare providers. Bilingual committed to accuracy and efficiency in medical billing and administrative support.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Medical Biller and Coder
Valley Health Clinic
01.2026 - Current
- Processed medical claims using electronic health record systems to ensure timely billing.
- Verified patient insurance information and resolved discrepancies to maintain accurate records.
- Managed coding of diagnoses and procedures according to established guidelines for compliance.
- Collaborated with healthcare providers to obtain necessary documentation for claim submissions.
- Conducted regular audits of billing processes to identify errors and implement corrective actions.
- Supported revenue cycle management initiatives by tracking claim statuses and follow-ups.
- Adapted quickly to changes in coding regulations and payer requirements, enhancing overall accuracy.
- Worked closely with physicians to accurately assign ICD-10 diagnostic codes for optimal reimbursement rates from insurance companies.
- Reviewed patient charts to better understand health histories, diagnoses, and treatments.
- Contributed to team efficiency by maintaining organized records of patient accounts, billing statements, and payment statuses.
- Provided support to administrative staff by ensuring proper handling of sensitive patient data according to HIPAA regulations.
Office Administrator
Municipal Services LLC
02.2020 - 12.2025
- Coordinated scheduling and communication for multiple departments to enhance operational efficiency.
- Managed office supplies inventory, ensuring timely procurement and cost-effectiveness.
- Developed and implemented filing systems that improved document retrieval times by 30%.
- Streamlined data entry processes, increasing accuracy and reducing processing time for reports.
- Answered multi-line phone system, routing calls, delivering messages to staff and greeting visitors.
- Maintained electronic and paper filing systems for easy retrieval of information.
- Coordinated communications, financial processing, registration, recordkeeping, and other administrative functions.
- Increased customer satisfaction through professional handling of inquiries and prompt resolution of issues.
- Demonstrated exceptional multitasking abilities while juggling diverse responsibilities, including reception duties and ad-hoc administrative tasks.
- Reduced administrative errors by diligently proofreading office documents and maintaining accurate records.
- Boosted productivity by prioritizing tasks, managing schedules, and coordinating meetings for staff members.
- Optimized budget management by monitoring expenses, negotiating supplier contracts, and identifying cost-saving opportunities.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Biology
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Edinburg, TX05.2025
Skills
- Bilingual
- Knowledgeable in Athenahealth software
- HIPAA compliance
- Payment posting
- Insurance verification
- ICD-10 proficiency
- CMS-1500 form completion
- Patient account management
- Medicare and medicaid billing
- Claim submission
- Appeals processing
- Revenue cycle management
- UB-04 form completion
- CPT coding
- Data entry
- Medical billing
- Medical terminology
- Insurance claims
- Insurance coding (ICD-9 and CPT)
- Medical recordkeeping
- Time management
- Office administration
- Administrative support
Languages
Spanish
Timeline
Medical Biller and Coder
Valley Health Clinic
01.2026 - Current
Office Administrator
Municipal Services LLC
02.2020 - 12.2025
Bachelor of Science - Biology
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley