Brigitte Schatz
Waterford,MI
Summary
Astute professional highly skilled in scheduling, training and managing busy medical practice. Talented individual with over 20 years of experience in medical coding / billing, payroll administration and new employee mentoring. History of positive management resulting in improved operations and employee retention. Highly dependable, ethical and reliable. Works effectively with cross-functional teams in ensuring operational and service excellence. Knowledgeable medical office professional talented at correcting and resubmitting claims, preparing patient charts and reviewing health records to identify proper diagnosis codes for billing. Offers background in reviewing, analyzing and managing medical record information to obtain prior authorizations from insurance companies and ensure payment. Disciplined individual skilled in collecting and verifying patient demographic and insurance information and preparing and maintaining medical records. Proficient in using medical terminology and classifying diagnostic procedures and treatments. Dedicated to providing highest quality care to patients.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
Work History
Medical Office Manager
Tootla & Associates, MD, PC
05.1988 - Current
- Communicated effectively with staff members, physicians and patients, employing active listening and interpersonal skills.
- Provided proper scheduling of patients, ensuring timely and effective allocation of resources and calendars.
- Assessed processes and procedures, complying with OSHA and HIPAA regulations.
- Created and managed electronic patient records, encompassing data entry and administrative functions related to insurance, billing and accounts receivable.
- Addressed and remedied all patient or team member issues.
- Consulted with healthcare professionals on business decisions.
Medical Biller and Coder
Syed Physician Services
12.2000 - 12.2022
- Guarded against fraud and abuse by verifying coded data accurately reflected services provided.
- Interacted with physicians and other healthcare staff to ask questions regarding patient services.
- Resourcefully used various coding books, procedure manuals and on-line encoders.
- Applied official coding conventions and rules from American Medical Association and Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services to assign diagnostic codes.
- Correctly coded and billed medical claims for various hospital and nursing facilities.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Medical Administration
Oakland Community College
WATERFORD, MISkills
- Electronic Health Records Systems
- Accounts Payable and Receivable
- Office Supplies and Inventory
- Effective Multitasking
- Medical Procedures Scheduling
- Patient Relations
- Referral Verification
- Medical billing code accuracy
- Flexible and Adaptable
Affiliations
AAPC
Timeline
Medical Biller and Coder
Syed Physician Services
12.2000 - 12.2022
Medical Office Manager
Tootla & Associates, MD, PC
05.1988 - Current
Some College (No Degree) - Medical Administration
Oakland Community College
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