Brandi Riege
Medical Billing specialist
Bakersfield,United States
Summary
Detail-oriented and dedicated Medical Biller Account Representative with over 22 years of experience in healthcare billing and account management. Skilled in efficiently processing claims, managing patient accounts, and ensuring accurate billing practices. Proficient in navigating complex insurance policies, resolving billing discrepancies, and providing exceptional customer service. Strong understanding of medical terminology, coding (ICD-10, CPT), and compliance regulations (HIPAA). Committed to maintaining financial accuracy and enhancing patient satisfaction through effective communication and problem-solving skills.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Reimbursement Specialist
Southwest Pediatrics
05.2014 - Current
- Process insurance claims, ensuring timely and accurate reimbursements for pediatric services
- Resolve billing discrepancies, reducing claim denials and improving reimbursement rates
- Collaborate with medical staff to verify patient information, enhancing claim accuracy
- Analyze reimbursement trends, implementing strategies to optimize revenue cycles
- Provide support to patients and families, explaining insurance benefits
- Managed billing operations, reducing errors and improving payment cycle
- Streamlined billing processes, improving overall operational efficiency
- Meticulously reviewed and resolved complex billing discrepancies, ensuring utmost accuracy and compliance with healthcare regulations
- Analyzed billing data to identify inefficiencies, implementing targeted solutions that streamlined payment cycles and boosted revenue collection
Billing Specialist
Preferred Family Care Physicians
07.2002 - 05.2014
- Researched and resolved billing discrepancies to enable accurate billing.
- Identified, researched, and resolved billing variances to maintain system accuracy and currency.
- Worked with multiple departments to check proper billing information.
- Assisted colleagues in resolving complex billing issues, promoting teamwork and knowledge sharing within the department.
- Prepared itemized statements, bills, or invoices and recorded amounts due for items purchased or services rendered.
- Collaborated with the collections team to recover overdue payments from clients, maintaining cash flow and minimizing writeoffs.
- Reduced errors in financial records by conducting regular audits of billed accounts.
Education
GED -
Bakersfield Adult School
BakersfieldSkills
- Customer Service
- Problem Solving
- Team Leadership
- Communication
- Data Analysis
- Financial Analysis
- Revenue Optimization
- Claim Denial Reduction
- Billing Operations Management
- Patient Satisfaction Enhancement
Timeline
Reimbursement Specialist
Southwest Pediatrics
05.2014 - Current
Billing Specialist
Preferred Family Care Physicians
07.2002 - 05.2014
GED -
Bakersfield Adult School
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