Derria Hogg
Vallejo,CA
Summary
Highly motivated, detail-oriented and methodical Billing Specialist offering 20 years of experience in related roles. Exceptional abilities in conducting research, problem-solving and prioritizing simultaneous tasks. Leverages resourcefulness, critical thinking skills and superior work ethic for top job performance.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Billing Consultant
Iryna Falkenstein
Oakland, CA
08.2018 - Current
- Manually enter and examine charges to ensure claims are being sent out properly
- Create solutions for arising billing issues that interrupt our cash flow
- Work effectively with medical payers such as Medicare, Medicaid, commercial insurances to obtain timely and accurate payments.
- Handle account payments and provide information regarding outstanding balances.
- Appeal denied claims with necessary documentation and follow up extensively to ensure resolution
Billing Specialist
Glaucoma Consultants Of The Bay Area
San Francisco, CA
06.2009 - 03.2021
- Educated physicians on current billing policies and updates
- Manually and electronically posted insurance and patient payment allocations
- Validated supporting documentation prior to submitting claims
- Investigated and appealed denied claims
- Obtained retro authorizations as needed
- Created login and passwords for most insurance carriers to check claim status
- Well-versed in AdvancedMD.
Billing Specialist
S. Samuel Gelbart
San Francisco, CA
03.2002 - 03.2016
- Examine over 100 claims daily before electronic submission.
- Type appeal letters to carriers with supporting documentation
- Submit claims within required timeframes to ensure consistent cashflow
- Examine surgical billing for appropriate modifiers
- Document billing and collection notes in PM software
- Call patients to follow up on past due accounts to create a plan of action
- Review monthly aging and identify unpaid claims
- Well-versed in Modernizing Medicine PM/EHR
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice
San Francisco State University
San Francisco, CA12.2002
Skills
- Professional Phone Etiquette
- Extensive Medical Billing Experience
- Discrepancy Resolution
- ICD-10
- Self-Motivated
- Verbal and Written Communication
Timeline
Billing Consultant
Iryna Falkenstein
08.2018 - Current
Billing Specialist
Glaucoma Consultants Of The Bay Area
06.2009 - 03.2021
Billing Specialist
S. Samuel Gelbart
03.2002 - 03.2016
Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice
San Francisco State University