Cynthia Somma
West Hempstead,NY
Summary
Experienced Medical Office and Billing Manager adept at streamlining billing systems, leading teams, and enhancing revenue collections. Extensive knowledge of medical billing procedures, coding, and compliance. Proven track record of improving operational efficiency, reducing errors, and fostering positive relationships with healthcare providers.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Physicians 1st Reimbursement Svcs
Garden City, NY
04.2003 - Current
- Developed and maintained effective billing processes for the entire medical practice.
- Performed periodic audits of medical billing processes, identifying and resolving any errors or inconsistencies.
- Resolved any billing issues that arose in a timely manner.
- Provided guidance and training to new medical billers on coding practices.
- Reviewed claims prior to submission to determine accuracy and completeness.
- Monitored accounts receivable reports on a weekly basis to ensure timely payments from insurers.
- Resolved patient and insurance companies' inquiries.
- Managed day-to-day operations of the medical billing team including setting goals, assigning tasks.
- Handled billing, waivers and claims for private and commercial clients.
- Provided leadership, insight and mentoring to newly hired employees to supply knowledge of various company programs.
- Resolved insurance claims rejections, denials, and appeals and took appropriate action needed for resolution.
Education
Science Education
Union County College
Cranford, NJSkills
- Revenue Cycle Management
- Chart Auditing
- Multitasking and Organization
- Claims Processing
- Claims review
- Billing and Collection Procedures
- Account Reconciliation
- Team leadership and supervision
- Critical Thinking
- ICD-10
Certification
- Certified Professional Coder
- Certified Medical Manager
- AHIMA certified ICD.10 trainer
Timeline
Physicians 1st Reimbursement Svcs
04.2003 - Current
Science Education
Union County College