PHILLIP PORTER
Mobile
Summary
Efficient billing specialist with 11 years of experience performing various accounts receivable functions. Strong familiarity with claims procedures, collections techniques and customer query resolution. Knowledgeable about preparing invoices, processing payments and pursuing past-due balances. Well-versed in accurately coding different types of bills for clear record keeping and tracking.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Billing Specialist
Tenet Healthcare
03.2017 - Current
- Produce, distribute and track more than 600 monthly invoices.
- Improve accounts payable processes and achieve a 30% reduction in late fees.
- Work effectively with medical payers such as Medicare, Medicaid and commercial insurance companies to obtain timely and accurate payments.
Billing Specialist
OptumCare
11.2014 - 03.2017
- Identified, researched and resolved billing variances to maintain system accuracy and currency.
- Contacted up to 20 clients per week with past-due accounts to formulate payment plans and discuss restructuring options.
- Managed efficient cash flow reporting, posted cash receipts and analyzed chargebacks, independently addressing and resolving issues.
Medical Billing Clerk
MainStreet Family Care
08.2009 - 10.2014
- Analyzed complex Explanation of Benefits forms to verify the correct billing of insurance carriers.
- Prepared billing statements for patients and verified correct diagnostic coding.
- Submitted electronic and paper claims to 12 different insurance companies to collect medical payments.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
Samford University
Birmingham, AL05.2014
Skills
- CPT Coding
- Payment processing
- Insurance A/R
- EOB knowledge
- Spreadsheets
- Quickbooks, Zoho and Kareo
- Attention to detail
- Problem-solving
Certification
- Certified Billing and Coding Specialist - (2016)
Timeline
Billing Specialist
Tenet Healthcare
03.2017 - Current
Billing Specialist
OptumCare
11.2014 - 03.2017
Medical Billing Clerk
MainStreet Family Care
08.2009 - 10.2014
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
Samford University
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