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Cindy Hontz
Gardner,KS
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Summary
Certified Billing and Coding Specialist with 10+ years of outstanding service in the retail and medical industry. Certified in Microsoft Word, Excel, Access and Power Point. Competent in various bookkeeping techniques, including accounts payable and accounts receivable. Excellent communication skills and the ability to effectively do so within a diverse group of individuals in various professional settings.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Medical Billing
Blue Valley Physical Therapy-Kansas City Orthopaedic Institute
01.2016 - 01.2026
- Posted payments from insurance companies, approve claims, get refunds ready for patients, took patient payments and talked to patients about their account, posted deductibles from insurances, run credit cards from insurances, worked AR, rejections and denials.
- Remote
Charge Entry Specialist
Bolder Healthcare Solutions
01.2011 - 01.2015
- Processed demographics, charges, filed claims, un-paid claims and collections. Imported correspondence and charges. Processed correspondence by posting zero payments, deductibles to accounts. Submitted charges, processed electronic rejections and denials.
Billing Specialist
Elite Medical Service
01.2007 - 01.2009
- Entered demographics, charges, filed claims, worked un-paid claims and collections. Worked with ICD9 and CPT codes. Knowledge of procedures and experience with all major insurance companies. Managed deposits from physicians, including verification of accurate entries. Answered questions from patients about their medical bills. Worked on EOB's. Corrected billing errors made by the previous billing company.
Education
Associate of Arts -
Independence Community College
Independence, KansasCertified Billing and Coding Specialist Certificate - undefined
New Horizons Computer Learning Center
Overland Park, KansasSkills
- Billing specialist, handling explanation of benefits questions from patients, providing step by step explanation of charges and insurance coverage
- Team player willing to work with others to accomplish a common goal and maintain a harmonious workplace
- Confidentiality, supporting the HIPAA regulation, ensuring respect and quality service to all patients
- Knowledge and application of professional telephone etiquette
- Independent development and implementation of ideas
- Adaptable to fast-paced environments, multi-tasking and adjusting priorities effectively to manage changing deadlines
Certification
Certificate of Completion for Automated Medical Office from New Horizons
Timeline
Medical Billing
Blue Valley Physical Therapy-Kansas City Orthopaedic Institute
01.2016 - 01.2026
Charge Entry Specialist
Bolder Healthcare Solutions
01.2011 - 01.2015
Billing Specialist
Elite Medical Service
01.2007 - 01.2009
Certified Billing and Coding Specialist Certificate - undefined
New Horizons Computer Learning Center
Associate of Arts -
Independence Community College