Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Timeline

Elizabeth Caraway CPC-A

Bartow,FL

Summary

Efficient billing professional with 7 years of experience. Productive and diligent with passion for resolving discrepancies through attention to detail and creative problem-solving. Passionate about perpetuating company values through impeccable work ethic and drive.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Medical Billing Specialist

Advanced Internal Medicine Care P.A
10.2018 - 02.2024
  • Posted and adjusted Physician billing payments from insurance companies on daily basis.
  • Processed insurance company denials by auditing patient files, researched CPT, HCPCS, and ICD-10 coding discrepancies for compliance and reimbursement accuracy.
  • Examined patients' insurance coverage, deductibles, insurance carrier payments and remaining balances not covered under policies when applicable.
  • Communicated with insurance providers including Medicare, Medicare Advantage plans, Medicaid , Medicaid HMO's and commercial carriers to resolve denied claims and resubmitted.
  • Optimized revenue generation through diligent monitoring of denied claims, resubmitting corrected information when needed.
  • Produced and mailed monthly statements to customers and assisted with related requests for information and clarification.
  • Communicated effectively with staff, patients, and insurance companies by email and telephone.
  • Developed comprehensive understanding of ICD-10-CM, CPT, and HCPCS codes to ensure proper use in medical coding assignments.
  • Utilized electronic medical record systems to store, retrieve and process patient data.
  • Maintained patient confidentiality by adhering to strict HIPAA regulations during all aspects of coding and billing processes.
  • Provided exceptional customer service to patients, addressing their concerns regarding insurance claims or billing issues with empathy and professionalism.
  • Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.

Medical Coder/Biller

Phillips, Salomon And Parrish P.A/Eye Express
06.2014 - 07.2016
  • Demonstrated knowledge and ability to assign ICD-9 CM and ICD-10 CM codes to highest specificity ensuring that diagnosis codes and documentation accurately reflect and support visit encounter.
  • Submitted electronic and paper claim documentation for timely filing.
  • Processed payments from insurance companies.
  • Reviewed remittance advice for various insurance carriers and completed necessary appeals needed for denials received.
  • Query providers as needed to ensure coding and documentation compliance.
  • Ability to correct denial claims with correct information and resubmit claims through clearinghouse.
  • Followed exact procedures for handling transfers and other releases of medical records.

Certified Paraoptometric

Phillips, Salomon And Parrish P.A
05.2002 - 06.2014
  • Performed preliminary tests on 30-35 patients per day before being seen by Optometrist.
  • Administered visual eye tests including OCT, VEP, Retinal Photography and Visual Fields, Pachymetry, Optomap
  • Interviewed and recorded patient medical history, meticulously and efficiently scribed for optometrist during examination; keeping Patients charts/ electronic medical record updated with detailed notes
  • Ensured patients understanding of Physicians diagnosis, instructions, and treatment
  • Authorized drug refills and provided detailed prescription information to pharmacies.

Education

No Degree - Medical Coder And Medical Billing

Ridge Technical College, Winter Haven, FL
05.2018
  • Medical terminology
  • Anatomy and Physiology
  • Pharmacology
  • ICD-10 CM
  • CPT
  • ICD-10 PCS
  • HCPCS
  • HIPAA

High School Diploma -

Winter Haven Senior High School, Winter Haven, FL
06.1989

Skills

  • Microsoft Office
  • Customer service
  • Team player
  • Office Mate Enterprise
  • eClinicalWorks v12
  • Insurance Verification
  • ICD-10 Proficiency
  • CPT coding

Certification

CPC-A, 09/2018 AAPC

Timeline

Medical Billing Specialist - Advanced Internal Medicine Care P.A
10.2018 - 02.2024
Medical Coder/Biller - Phillips, Salomon And Parrish P.A/Eye Express
06.2014 - 07.2016
Certified Paraoptometric - Phillips, Salomon And Parrish P.A
05.2002 - 06.2014
Ridge Technical College - No Degree, Medical Coder And Medical Billing
Winter Haven Senior High School - High School Diploma,
Elizabeth Caraway CPC-A