Catherine Nelson
Spring Hill,FL
Summary
Dedicated Medical Billing Manager with over 30 years of experience in the healthcare industry. Skilled in medical coding, revenue cycle management, and enhancing billing processes. Proven ability to resolve discrepancies and improve patient communication, driving efficiency and accuracy in billing operations.
Overview
37
37
years of professional experience
Work History
Medical Billing Manager
Sleep Centers Of Northern Virginia
Alexandria, Virginia
05.2020 - Current
- Managed patient and insurance billing for entire practice, ensuring accurate and timely processing.
- Coordinated with insurance companies to resolve claim denials and discrepancies, facilitating smoother reimbursement.
- Guided patients in understanding bills and insurance benefits, enhancing clarity and satisfaction.
- Maintain organized documentation of claims, payments, and patient interactions.
Medical Billing Manager
Asthma & Pulmonary Specialists of N. VA, LTD.
Alexandria, Virginia
03.1990 - Current
- Oversaw insurance claims processing and follow-up, ensuring resolution of patient account issues.
- Resolved issues related to denied or rejected payments from insurance companies.
- Monitored accounts receivable aging reports to proactively address outstanding balances from patients and insurers.
- Coordinated interdepartmental efforts to ensure timely patient follow-up on denials and rejections.
- Generated reports detailing trends in revenue cycle management, including denials and rejections.
- Identified areas of improvement within the medical billing process, implemented changes accordingly.
- Worked closely with clinical staff to ensure timely submission of claims and accurate coding practices.
- Collaborated with IT department on software upgrades to enhance operational efficiency.
- Coordinated communication between healthcare providers and insurers.
- Analyzed billing data to identify trends and improve processes.
Education
Medical Assisting
Medix School
Silver Spring, MD06-1985
High School Diploma -
Laplata High School
La Plata, MD05-1984
Accounting
College of Southern Maryland
La Plata, MDSkills
- Claims management
- Claims processing
- Revenue cycle administration
- Medical coding
- Insurance verification
- Accounts receivable management
- Billing software proficiency
Timeline
Medical Billing Manager
Sleep Centers Of Northern Virginia
05.2020 - Current
Medical Billing Manager
Asthma & Pulmonary Specialists of N. VA, LTD.
03.1990 - Current
Medical Assisting
Medix School
High School Diploma -
Laplata High School
Accounting
College of Southern Maryland