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Brenda Johnson

Conyers

Summary

Dynamic Revenue Recovery Specialist with expertise in claims analysis and denial management at Knowtion Health. Proven track record of enhancing revenue cycle efficiency through proactive appeals submission and effective problem-solving. Adept at navigating complex billing scenarios while maintaining strong relationships with insurance providers and clients. Skilled in utilizing Epic for optimal results.

Work History

Revenue Recovery Specialist

Knowtion Health
Raton
04.2023 - Current
  • Analyzed claims data to identify trends in denials and rejections.
  • New and priority accounts are to be worked on within 48 business hours.
  • Aged and high-dollar accounts are to be worked as necessary to ensure efficient revenue cycle recovery.
  • Accounts that require substantive review by the coding and utilization departments
  • Identify and resolve denials to obtain timely payment for clients.
  • Prepare and submit appeals with the required documentation in a timely manner.
  • Use professional notation that is clear, concise, and comprehensive throughout the complex claim resolution process.
  • Maintain professional relationships and communication with patients and payer representatives.
  • Learn and implement client specific protocols and procedures.
  • Demonstrate proficiency with web portals, client systems, and databases as necessary to document and resolve accounts.
  • Identify recent payer resolution trends and relay them to peers.
  • Communicate questions and concerns proactively to supervisor for resolution.
  • Responsible for full revenue cycle billing for medical claims to ensure proper reimbursement for services rendered.
  • Resolve issues with pending, rejected or denied insurance claims, through re-submissions and appeals driving in net collections.
  • Responsible for managing insurance A/R follow ups and resolution of all insurance claim billing errors.
  • Act as a liaison, when necessary, between internal and external partners to resolve claims and billing issues.
  • Identify trends or issues and initiate corrective action to improve revenue cycle management claim resolution rates.
  • Provide feedback and advice on product, technology, and service improvements.

Accounts Receivable Representative II

Bay Area Hospital
Coos Bay
08.2022 - 02.2023
  • Amb Billig & Follow Up: Contacting insurance carriers to status claims for payment resolution and/or denials.
  • Enter information necessary for insurance claims, such as patient information, insurance details, diagnosis, treatment codes, modifiers, and provider information.
  • Ensure that claim information is complete and accurate.
  • Reviewing and following up on payment denials.
  • Work each account to its conclusion.
  • Reviewing and following up on payment denials and adjustments for non-payable charges according to the payer contract.
  • Provides timely and efficient follow-up on all outstanding AR using ATB worklist reports, using various systems, including Payor portals, Payor phone inquiries, and/or written communications.
  • Ability to follow up on a minimum of 45 outstanding claims per day.

Revenue Cycle Specialist

Banner Health
Greeley
07.2021 - 08.2022
  • Specialized in the resolution of patient accounts (commercial and government), specialty billing in EPIC (facility and physician claims).
  • Specialized in Commercial, Medicare Advantage (HMO, PPO, EPO, IPAs, etc.), and government insurance inquiries and billing.
  • Self-pay accounts, specialty denial management collector on current and delinquent accounts.
  • A/R follow-up, appeal reconsideration preparations, and submission.
  • Contact various government agencies to resolve any billing queries, and follow up on outstanding account balances due.
  • I contacted the insurance companies to confirm coverage, deductible, co-payment requirements, and any other details needed.

Reimbursement/ Underpayment Specialist

Gentiva Health Services
Atlanta
02.2017 - 07.2021
  • Audit insurance claims, and search for underpayments.
  • Negotiated with insurance companies for settlement payments.
  • Collected insurance data for review to ensure timely resolution of existing and outstanding issues.
  • Reviewed insurance claims to determine which claims require an appeal.
  • Consistently follow up with insurance companies to discover the determination and the appeal process level.
  • Write letters to insurance companies to resolve denials.
  • Process the original claims determination correspondence.
  • Maintain a call log inside the patient's electronic file.
  • Resubmitted claims, as required.
  • Cross-trained in the billing claims process, resolved billing inquiries, and entered patient information into the system.
  • Escalated contract issues to the supervisor.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Education

Diploma - Education

Devry Institute of Technology
Decatur, GA, US

Skills

  • Claims analysis
  • Epic
  • Denial management
  • Appeals submission
  • Accounts Receivable
  • Insurance verification
  • Problem-solving abilities
  • Multi-tasking ability

Personal Information

  • Willing To Relocate: Anywhere
  • Authorized To Work: US for any employer

Timeline

Revenue Recovery Specialist

Knowtion Health
04.2023 - Current

Accounts Receivable Representative II

Bay Area Hospital
08.2022 - 02.2023

Revenue Cycle Specialist

Banner Health
07.2021 - 08.2022

Reimbursement/ Underpayment Specialist

Gentiva Health Services
02.2017 - 07.2021

Diploma - Education

Devry Institute of Technology
Brenda Johnson