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Emily Perez

Windsor Locks,CT

Summary

Eager and detail-oriented Medical Billing and Coding Specialist with a robust internship experience at Caring Health Center, where I honed my skills in ICD-10 and CPT coding, alongside mastering Epic systems. Demonstrated excellence in patient account management and a knack for improving billing processes. Proficient in HIPAA compliance and known for exceptional multitasking abilities.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Medical Billing Specialist

InterCommunity
03.2025 - Current
  • Processed medical claims using electronic health record (EHR) systems to ensure accuracy and compliance.
  • Reviewed patient accounts and resolved billing discrepancies efficiently.
  • Communicated with insurance providers to verify coverage and obtain necessary authorizations.
  • Maintained up-to-date knowledge of coding guidelines and regulations for optimal reimbursement.
  • Communicated with insurance providers to resolve denied claims and resubmitted.
  • Identified and resolved patient billing and payment issues.
  • Examined patients' insurance coverage, deductibles, insurance carrier payments and remaining balances not covered under policies when applicable.
  • Ensured timely submission of claims to various insurance carriers, resulting in prompt payment for services rendered.
  • Collected payments and applied to patient accounts.

Medical Biller and Coder - Internship

Caring Health Center
02.2024 - 04.2024

• Worked in Epic and Epic Support to learn and understand the system for clinic.

• Called patients to verify information on file.

• Updated patient information.

• Worked on correcting denials, bills, adding needed ICD-10 or CPT codes or removing unnecessary codes to reprocess bill.

Crew Member

Doro Marketplace
06.2023 - 08.2023

Crew Member

McDonald's
09.2021 - 12.2021
  • Worked front counter, drive-thru and other areas.
  • Took orders, prepared meals, and collected payments.
  • Demonstrated strong multitasking abilities, handling multiple orders simultaneously without compromising quality or efficiency.
  • Worked well with teammates and accepted coaching from management team.

Education

AS In Office Information Tech Degree - Medical Billing And Coding Specialist

Springfield Technical Community College
Springfield, MA
05.2024

Associate - Communications

Asnuntuck Community College
Enfield, CT
05.2021

Skills

  • HIPAA Compliance
  • Payment posting
  • Insurance Verification
  • ICD-10 Proficiency
  • Medicare and Medicaid Billing
  • Claim submission
  • Medical Coding Expertise
  • Diagnostic Coding
  • Patient account management
  • Procedural Coding
  • Revenue Cycle Management
  • CPT coding knowledge
  • Denial Management
  • Medical Billing
  • Medical Terminology
  • 3M Encoder
  • Epic
  • CTDSS
  • Availity

Languages

Spanish
Limited Working

Timeline

Medical Billing Specialist

InterCommunity
03.2025 - Current

Medical Biller and Coder - Internship

Caring Health Center
02.2024 - 04.2024

Crew Member

Doro Marketplace
06.2023 - 08.2023

Crew Member

McDonald's
09.2021 - 12.2021

AS In Office Information Tech Degree - Medical Billing And Coding Specialist

Springfield Technical Community College

Associate - Communications

Asnuntuck Community College
Emily Perez