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Chastity Bellew

Elberton,GA

Summary

Knowledgeable medical office professional talented at correcting and resubmitting claims, extensive experience in Athena, skilled in 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.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience

Work History

Medical Billing/Medical Coding Specialist

MedLink Georgia, INC.
05.2016 - Current
  • Correctly coded and billed medical claims for several offices within organization.
  • Streamlined billing processes for improved efficiency by maintaining up-to-date knowledge of coding guidelines and procedures.
  • Resourcefully used various coding books, procedure manuals, and on-line encoders.
  • Interacted with physicians and other healthcare providers regarding documentation in patient's charts to ensure proper E/M coding.
  • Conducted accurate billing and coding for insurance claims and submission and reimbursement.
  • Resolved patient inquiries and disputes regarding account balances and payment arrangements.
  • Review claims on monthly AR aging reports for designated payers to ensure accurate and timely claim payments.
  • Managed accounts receivable, tracking outstanding balances and communicating with patients for timely payments.
  • Review claims to ensure codes are assigned accurately and sequenced in the appropriate order, as per government and insurance regulations.
  • Maintaining knowledge of and complying with medical coding guidelines and policies.

Medical Secretary/Front Office Assistant

MedLink Georgia, Inc.
01.2001 - 05.2016
  • Placed new supply orders, managed inventory and restocked clerical spaces.
  • Scheduled patient appointments in respective doctors' calendars and followed up with reminder phone calls.
  • Prioritized calls through screening process and transferred calls and recorded messages for appropriate personnel.
  • Documented patient medical information, case histories, and insurance details to facilitate smooth appointments and payment processing.
  • Added/updated new and established patient demographic information in EMR/EHR system.
  • Copied medical records and completed all medical requests received.
  • Checked patients in and out upon arrival and upon leaving appointments.
  • Responsible for charge entry on all claims for that particular location/office.

Education

Certification - Certified Professional Coder

Jewvons Medical Coding, Billing, & Consulting
Duluth
09.2020

No Degree - Microsoft Suites

Athens Technical College
Elberton, GA
06.2014

High School Diploma -

Franklin County High School
Carnesville, GA
06.1995

Skills

  • Medical Billing
  • Medical code selection
  • Microsoft Suites
  • Insurance and Coding Specialist (NCICS)
  • Skilled for the last 8 years in Billing and FOA sections of Athena Health

Timeline

Medical Billing/Medical Coding Specialist

MedLink Georgia, INC.
05.2016 - Current

Medical Secretary/Front Office Assistant

MedLink Georgia, Inc.
01.2001 - 05.2016

Certification - Certified Professional Coder

Jewvons Medical Coding, Billing, & Consulting

No Degree - Microsoft Suites

Athens Technical College

High School Diploma -

Franklin County High School

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