Dedicated medical billing specialist with over 20 years of experience in insurance verification and claims management. Known for strong problem-solving skills and effective communication, consistently ensuring accurate billing and fostering positive patient interactions.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Collector Interviewer
University of Michigan School of Dentistry
Ann Arbor , MI
09.2019 - Current
Answer phone lines to assist patients with billing questions, dental, and medical.
Verify and register insurance for patients for proper billing.
Create refunds for patients.
Work on different reports to review accounts, and prepare for the collections process.
Post incoming patient payments, credit card payments, and insurance company payments.
Mail, may consist of bankruptcy and other patient correspondence, post-schedule deductions.
Virtual Credit card payments, emails from patients and clinics related to collections.
Sr. Medical Biller
U of M Rev Cycle B Comm Team
Ann Arbor , MI
07.2025 - 09.2025
Worked front end editing rejection work queue MIChart
No response work queues
Worked rejection work queues worked with coders on rejected claims
Reviewed claims in E-Premis (billing software)
Wrote up credits for commercial insurance refunds- including Auto Work comp, family med, Primary care, OBGYN
Sr.Medical Biller
U of M School of Dentistry
Ann Arbor , MI
04.2007 - 07.2014
Verified Insurance for unresolved claims.
Follow-up of medical claims for hospital dentistry.
Insurance split of BCBS, BCN, Medicare Advantage, Blue Medicaid, and Medicaid.
Worked on adjustments and rebills from dental to medical sent from departments.
EDI reports.
Responded to billing questions by email.
Worked rejections and insurance inquiries.
Responsible for Team AR reports on collectors and medical billers, and logging their progress in Excel.
Posted Insurance and Patient Payments
Medical Biller
Dr. Suburban Sivakumar
Livonia, MI
10.2002 - 04.2007
Processed medical claims using specialized billing software for timely submissions.
Reviewed patient records to ensure accurate coding and billing information.
Communicated with insurance companies to resolve claim discrepancies effectively.
Maintained organized billing files for easy access and reference by team members.
Assisted patients with billing inquiries to provide clear and helpful information.
Updated billing systems with patient data and insurance information regularly.
Collaborated with healthcare providers to obtain necessary documentation for claims.
Monitored accounts receivable to follow up on outstanding payments promptly.
Submitted electronic claims to various insurance carriers.
Verified medical codes for diagnosis, treatments, procedures and supplies using ICD-10 coding system.
Researched discrepancies between billed charges and payments received from insurance companies or other third party payers.
Applied HIPAA privacy and security regulations while handling patient information.
Answered incoming calls regarding billing inquiries from patients and and or providers in a professional manner.
Contacted insurance providers to verify insurance information and obtain billing authorization.
Reviewed patient insurance information to ensure accuracy and completeness of claims submission.
Visiting Scholar - Digital Dentistry at University of Michigan School of DentistryVisiting Scholar - Digital Dentistry at University of Michigan School of Dentistry
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