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Denise Aguila

Hammond,IN

Summary

Medical Billing and Coding Specialist with 20+ years providing administrative and patient support in hospital and medical office settings. Advanced knowledge of private insurance processes and codes.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Medical Coder

GIA Alliance
10.2002 - Current
  • Reviewed patient charts to better understand health histories, diagnoses, and treatments.
  • Applied official coding conventions and rules from American Medical Association and Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services to assign diagnostic codes.
  • Reviewed outpatient records and interpreted documentation to identify diagnoses and procedures.
  • Resourcefully used various coding books, procedure manuals, and on-line encoders.
  • Reviewed, analyzed, and managed coding of diagnostic and treatment procedures contained in outpatient medical records.
  • Verified signatures and checked medical charts for accuracy and completion.

Medical Biller

Ascension Healthcare
01.1999 - Current
  • Communicated with insurance providers to resolve denied claims and resubmitted.
  • Verified insurance of patients to determine eligibility.
  • Accurately entered patient demographic and billing information in billing system to enable tracking history and maintain accurate records.
  • Posted payments and collections on regular basis.
  • Reviewed patient diagnosis codes to verify accuracy and completeness.
  • Delivered timely and accurate charge submissions.

Education

High School Diploma -

Polaris
Oak Lawn, IL

Skills

  • Medical Information Computerization
  • Records Review
  • Discharge Documentation
  • Inventory Coordination
  • Electronic Filing System Organization
  • Data Entry
  • Inpatient Coding
  • Patient Admission Documents Processing

Certification

  • CPC - Certified Professional Coder

Timeline

Medical Coder

GIA Alliance
10.2002 - Current

Medical Biller

Ascension Healthcare
01.1999 - Current

High School Diploma -

Polaris

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