Debra Williamson

• Reviewed outpatient records and interpreted documentation to identify diagnoses and procedures.
• Interacted with physicians and other healthcare staff to ask questions regarding patient services.
• Reviewed, analyzed and managed coding of diagnostic and treatment procedures contained in outpatient medical records.
• Applied official coding conventions and rules from American Medical Association and Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services to assign diagnostic codes.
• Used EPIC to assign procedure and diagnostic codes for OB/GYN group.

Completed end-to-end revenue cycle, including creation and submission of paper and electronic claims. Audited denied claims and resubmitted to support maximum reimbursement

*Examined coded records to verify correct code assignment.

*Maintained billing software with patient data, ensuring complete and correct records.

*Completed billing cycle, appealing denied claims, filing claims electronically, posting charges, and entering all payments.

• Reviewed and solved account and billing discrepancies.
• Assessed accounts for payment status and reached out to customers.
• Billed office and surgical procedures for four physicians to maximize reimbursement.
• Completed front office duties, including scheduling appointments, answering phones, creating medical records, and entering patient data into computer.

• Established workflow processes, monitored daily productivity and implemented modifications to improve overall performance of personnel.
• Established and developed strong administrative team by delivering ongoing coaching and motivation.