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CRANEISHA CARMICHAEL TUTEN

Tampa,FL

Summary

  • Goal-oriented, customer-driven, highly accurate, and experienced customer service representative in billing who will establish and maintain strong relationships with providers, clients, and fellow staff. Trained Medical Front Desk professional with top-tier customer service skills. HIGHLIGHT OF SKILLS:
  • Accredited Diploma in Medical Office Administration
  • American Heart Association Basic Life Support Certification
  • Knowledgeable of regulations and legal requirements governing the industry.
  • Knowledge of Medical Terminology, ICD-9, and CPT coding
  • Knowledge of Medicare and Medicaid HMO Regulations and Billing Guidelines
  • Knowledge of Commercial, PPO, and HMO Regulations and Billing Guidelines
  • Experience in charge entry and review, EMR & Electronic Claims Submissions
  • multi-tasking, efficiency, accuracy, and knowledge of h terminology
  • Effective in communications, time management, computer software, and data entry.
  • Detail Oriented and able to productively manage high volumes of work and meet required deadlines
  • Trained and groomed to be able to: Greet patients/visitors at a front desk, information center, or office setting. Answer main office phone lines. You can direct telephone calls to the appropriate section for help. Take messages as required; arrange and schedule medical appointments

Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

LEADING

EDGE ADMINISTRATORS
12.2022 - Current

LEADING EDGE ADMINISTRATORS
12/27/2022 - CURRENT
CUSTOMER SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE
● SERVICE HIGH VOLUME INBOUND CALLS 30-85 CALLS PER DAY, ADMINISTER OUTBOUND CALLS DAILY,
ESCALATE AND DE-ESCALATE CALLS
● SPEAK WITH PROVIDERS AND MEMBERS REVIEWING MEDICAL BENEFITS FOR DIFFERENT HEALTH PLANS,
MEDICAL CLAIMS, MEDICAL RECORDS REVIEW, AND STATUS, APPEAL REVIEW AND STATUS CONFIRM
PAYMENTS AND DENIALS O CLAIMS
● SEND CLAIMS TO REPROCESSING WHEN THERE IS A DISCREPANCY, OR A CLAIM PROCESSED INCORRECTLY.
SENDS EMAILS ON BEHALF OF MEMBERS OR PROVIDERS TO THE CORRECT SERVICE EMAIL ADDRESS. CONFIRM
PRECERTIFICATION NEEDS, SUBMIT CHECK TRACERS AND PAY BATCH REQUESTS
● BEEN PLACED IN THE LEA SPOTLIGHT, AND HAVE NUMEROUS OF RECOGNITIONS AND HIGHLIGHTS FROM
SUPERVISORS, TEAM LEADS AND MY PEERS
● SENDS COCC LETTERS, ID CARDS, PHI FORMS, HEALTH INSURANCE PACKETS, INJURY QUESTIONNAIRE
FORMS WHEN NEEDED
● NOTATE ALL ACCOUNTS I HANDLED AND REVIEWED.

CUSTOMER SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE

LIBERTY MUTUAL INSURANCE
07.2017 - 12.2022
  • SERVICE HIGH VOLUME INBOUND CALLS 20-70 CALLS PER DAY, ADMINISTER OUTBOUND CALLS DAILY
  • ESCALATE AND DE-ESCALATE CALLS
  • SPEAK WITH PROVIDERS AND MEMBERS REVIEWING MEDICAL BENEFITS FOR DIFFERENT HEALTH PLANS
  • MEDICAL CLAIMS, MEDICAL RECORDS REVIEW AND STATUS, APPEAL REVIEW AND STATUS, CONFIRM
  • PAYMENTS AND DENIALS ON CLAIMS
  • SEND CLAIMS TO REPROCESSING WHEN THERE IS A DISCREPANCY, A CLAIM PROCESSED INCORRECTLY
  • SENDS EMAILS ON BEHALF OF MEMBERS OR PROVIDERS TO CORRECT SERVICE EMAIL ADDRESS
  • CONFIRM
  • PRECERTIFICATION NEEDS, SUBMIT CHECK TRACERS AND PAY BATCH REQUESTS
  • BEEN PLACED IN THE LEA SPOTLIGHT , HAVE NUMEROUS OF RECOGNITIONS AND HIGHLIGHTS FROM
  • SUPERVISORS, TEAM LEADS AND MY PEERS
  • SENDS COCC LETTERS, ID CARDS, PHI FORMS, HEALTH INSURANCE PACKETS, INJURY QUESTIONNAIRE
  • FORMS WHEN NEEDED
  • NOTATE ALL ACCOUNTS I HANDLED AND REVIEWED., LICENSED 20-44
  • MAINTAIN CUSTOMER SATISFACTION, TAKE HIGH VOLUME INBOUND CALLS (80-150 CALLS PER DAY)
  • EXPLAIN BILLS AND POLICIES TO CUSTOMER, NOTATE / TYPE THE ACCOUNT FULLY, ADJUST BILLS AND
  • SCHEDULE PAYMENTS FOR CUSTOMERS, DELAY PAYMENTS
  • UPDATE MORTGAGE HOLDER INFORMATION, SEND OUT ID CARDS AND DECLARATION PAGES, PLACE CUSTOMERS
  • ON DIFFERENT BILLING METHODS
  • CHANGE CUSTOMERS PLANS UNDER COMPANY GUIDELINES AND POLICIES
  • RE-ROUTE CALLS IF NECESSARY

Apria Healthcare
Tampa, FL
04.2015 - 01.2020

Medical Biller
● Created the initial claim, billed out, and mailed or electronically submitted these claims to
PIP auto insurance companies or Health insurance companies.
● Verified insurance, claim numbers and policy numbers as well as policyholders and
Attorneys for patients.
● Small data entry for new accounts and or new patients, scanned in paper work through
scandox, and printed reports through PACS system, and Abbadox system.
● Printed HCFA’s daily, and distributed stacks or piles of HCFA’s to each designated insurance
company.
● Made adjustments and write off’s to each patient account if necessary.

DOCTOR ASSISTANT

TAMPA WOMANS HEALTH CENTER
TAMPA, FL
01.2016 - 07.2017
  • ANSWERED PHONE CALLS AND QUESTIONS ABOUT THE FACILITY
  • SCHEDULED/RESCHEDULED APPOINTMENTS
  • CHECK PATIENTS IN AND OUT
  • PROCESSED PAYMENTS
  • PREPPED DOCTORS AREA AND SURGERY EQUIPMENT, STERILIZED INSTRUMENTS
  • ASSISTED WITH DRESSING PATIENTS UNDER SEDATION AND REVERSED MEDICINES
  • MEDICINE HANDLER
  • VERIFIED INSURANCE COVERAGE FROM INSURANCE CARRIERS/ CO-PAYMENTS / IN AND OUT OF NETWORK
  • COVERAGE
  • MEDICAL BILL AND CODED FOR EACH OFFICE VISIT

Medical Biller

Completed School
Tampa, FL
- 01.2017
  • Responsible for authorization requests and denied or approved matters for the patients claims
  • Works from excel spreadsheets and calculations daily from medical releases of financial equipment for patients accounts that’s in Acis
  • Communicates effectively with commercial insurance carriers to ensure appropriate action is demonstrated in a timely manner
  • Works with all patient medical billing matters with primary and secondary payers to assure expedited and accurate claim processing
  • Concorde Career Institute 1/20

Medical Biller

Advanced Diagnostic Group
Tampa, FL
05.2015 - 12.2015
  • Created the initial claim, billed out and mailed or electronically submitted these claims to
  • PIP auto insurance companies or Health insurance companies
  • Verified insurance, claim numbers and policy numbers as well as policy holders and
  • Attorneys for patients
  • Small data entry for new accounts and or new patients, scanned in paper work through scandox, and printed reports through PACS system, and Abbadox system
  • Printed HCFA’s daily, distribute stacks or piles of HCFA’s to each designated insurance company
  • Made adjustments and write off’s to each patient account if necessary.

Medical Biller

World Wide Medical Services Inc
Tampa, FL
07.2014 - 01.2015
  • Responsible for billing tasks such as data entry, resolving patient inquiries and knowledge of third party carriers
  • Regularly works all patient medical billing matters with primary and secondary payers and patients to assure expedited and accurate claim processing
  • Initiates audits of patient accounts or unpaid claims to ensure collection of payment
  • Researches and resolves delinquent accounts and arranges mutually agreeable payment schedules
  • Communicates effectively with commercial insurance carriers to ensure appropriate action is demonstrated in a timely manner
  • Responds to patient insurance inquiries promptly and refer them to the appropriate department or person when necessary
  • Documents patient account communication and/or follow-up in the billing/collector system appropriately
  • Promote and maintain positive relationships both internally and externally
  • Maintain confidentiality, in accordance with HIPPA regulations and company policy, with patients and commercial insurance carriers regarding sensitive data
  • Competent in Medical Billing software, Microsoft Office, and related computer programs to maintain records and files for all transactions

Care Giver

Millennium Care Giver
Tampa, FL
02.2013 - 12.2014
  • Delivered patient care companionship/safety, bathing assistance, dressing assistance, grooming, medication reminders, light housekeeping, meal preparation

Education

ASSOCIATE DEGREE - MEDICAL OFFICE ADMINISTRATION

Concorde Career Institute
Tampa, FL
04.2015

Skills

  • Data Analytics
  • Goal-Oriented
  • Complex Problem-Solving
  • Business Administration
  • Processes and procedures
  • Javelina, Epic, Abbadox experience
  • Training and mentoring

Timeline

LEADING

EDGE ADMINISTRATORS
12.2022 - Current

CUSTOMER SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE

LIBERTY MUTUAL INSURANCE
07.2017 - 12.2022

DOCTOR ASSISTANT

TAMPA WOMANS HEALTH CENTER
01.2016 - 07.2017

Medical Biller

Advanced Diagnostic Group
05.2015 - 12.2015

Apria Healthcare
04.2015 - 01.2020

Medical Biller

World Wide Medical Services Inc
07.2014 - 01.2015

Care Giver

Millennium Care Giver
02.2013 - 12.2014

Medical Biller

Completed School
- 01.2017

ASSOCIATE DEGREE - MEDICAL OFFICE ADMINISTRATION

Concorde Career Institute
CRANEISHA CARMICHAEL TUTEN