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Erika  Figueroa

Erika Figueroa

Riverside,CA

Summary

Driven Medical Biller and Coder with a proven track record of reducing claim denials and ensuring timely reimbursement, leveraging expertise in ICD-10 and HIPAA compliance. At various healthcare facilities, significantly improved cash flow and maintained meticulous patient account records, demonstrating exceptional attention to detail and strong problem-solving skills.

Work History

Medical Biller and Coder

  • Correctly coded and billed medical claims for various hospital and nursing facilities.
  • Reduced claim denials through meticulous verification of patient eligibility and coverage benefits prior to claim submission.
  • Worked closely with physicians to accurately assign ICD-10 diagnostic codes for optimal reimbursement rates from insurance companies.
  • Processed insurance company denials by auditing patient files, researching procedures, and diagnostic codes to determine proper reimbursement.
  • Reviewed patient charts to better understand health histories, diagnoses, and treatments.
  • 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.
  • Played a pivotal role in maintaining positive cash flow within the organization by ensuring timely submission of clean claims and diligent follow-ups on outstanding payments.
  • Contributed to team efficiency by maintaining organized records of patient accounts, billing statements, and payment statuses.
  • Expedited payment processing by promptly addressing any discrepancies or issues raised by insurance carriers.

Education

High School Diploma -

Santiago Canyon College
Orange, CA

Skills

  • HIPAA Compliance
  • Payment posting
  • Insurance Verification
  • ICD-10 Proficiency
  • CMS-1500 Form Completion
  • Patient account management
  • Medicare and Medicaid Billing
  • Claim submission
  • Medical Coding Expertise

Timeline

Medical Biller and Coder

High School Diploma -

Santiago Canyon College
Erika Figueroa