Chasity Meriweather
Augusta,GA
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Diligent Contract Reimbursement Analyst(Discrepancy Analyst) with background in discrepancy analysis. Skilled in identifying and resolving payment discrepancies, contributing to process improvements. Proven ability to leverage analytical skills and attention to detail to ensure data accuracy and integrity. Work closely with other departments such as Underpayments, Overpayments, Revenue Integrity, HIM, Billing, and Contract Modeling.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Discrepancy Analyst
Parallon Business Solutions LLC
05.2014 - Current
- Collaborated with other departments to resolve any issues related to discrepancies.
- Interpreted accounting policies and procedures when investigating discrepancies.
- Participated in regular meetings with cross-functional teams to discuss outstanding items or areas needing improvement in the process flow.
- Identified, researched and resolved discrepancies in financial data.
- Developed strategies for resolving recurring or complex discrepancies.
- Reviewed transaction data from various sources including ERA's, EOB's, Refund requests, and vendor invoices.
- Performed data entry tasks as needed such as entering corrections into the system.
- Conducted daily reconciliation of accounts to ensure accuracy of records.
- Maintained accurate and up-to-date documentation of all discrepancies discovered.
- Assisted in the preparation of audit reports related to discrepancy issues.
- Supported team members by sharing expertise in reimbursement methodologies and payer contracts analysis.
- Improved reimbursement processes by analyzing and resolving payment discrepancies.
- Calculated adjustments, premiums and refunds.
- 16 Years of Third party payor contract language.
Medicaid Collector
Northside Hospital Atlanta
05.2013 - 05.2014
- Corresponded with healthcare providers regarding billing issues and discrepancies.
- Processed appeals and requests for reconsideration of denied claims.
- Researched patient records to determine eligibility for Medicaid benefits.
- Analyzed financial data to determine appropriate payment amounts according to established guidelines.
- Developed strategies for collecting delinquent payments from difficult debtors.
- Monitored client accounts for any changes that may affect their eligibility status.
- Ensured timely submission of required documentation for processing of claims.
- Performed quality assurance reviews on completed cases prior to filing them away.
- Worked closely with other departments within the organization to resolve complex cases.
- Reviewed Medicaid applications to ensure accuracy of information and compliance with state regulations.
- Investigated discrepancies in insurance claims, payments and benefits.
Electronic Biller
Dekalb Medical Center (Temp)
07.2011 - 11.2012
- Generated reports in order to track payments due from insurance companies or other third party payers.
- Performed follow up activities on unpaid claims with insurance companies or other third party payers by phone or written correspondence.
- Maintained accurate records of all billing activity in accordance with departmental standards.
- Submitted electronic claims to various insurance carriers.
- Assisted in auditing process by verifying accuracy of submitted claim forms against documentation provided by physicians' offices.
- Performed daily reconciliation of accounts receivable with payment postings on the computer system.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Medical Billing
Savannah River College
Augusta, GABachelor of Arts - Business Administration/Healthcare Admin
Southern New Hampshire University
Hooksett, NHHigh School Diploma -
Thomas Walter Josey
06-2001
Skills
- Comparative analysis
- Claims Processing
- Healthcare regulations
- Provider Relations
- Third Party Contract compliance
- Regulatory knowledge
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Legal Compliance
- Interpersonal Communication
- Organizational Skills
- Multitasking
- Decision-Making
- Problem-solving abilities
- Documentation requirements
- Reliability
- Attention to Detail
- Written Communication
- Analytical Thinking
- Analytical Skills
- Insurance verification
- Documentation skills
- Effective Communication
- Healthcare reimbursement
- HIPAA compliance
Timeline
Discrepancy Analyst
Parallon Business Solutions LLC
05.2014 - Current
Medicaid Collector
Northside Hospital Atlanta
05.2013 - 05.2014
Electronic Biller
Dekalb Medical Center (Temp)
07.2011 - 11.2012
Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration/Healthcare Admin
Southern New Hampshire University
High School Diploma -
Thomas Walter Josey
Some College (No Degree) - Medical Billing
Savannah River College
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