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IEISHA GARLINGTON

Torrance,CA

Summary

Dynamic Healthcare Billing Supervisor with a proven track record at Men's Health Foundation, excelling in revenue cycle management and team leadership. Expertise in coding standards and denial management has led to significant improvements in claim reimbursements. Adept at training staff and fostering collaboration to enhance operational efficiency and compliance.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Healthcare Billing Supervisor

Men's Health Foundation
Los Angeles, CA
01.2023 - Current
  • Lead and oversee daily operations of the medical billing department, ensuring accurate and timely claim submissions.
  • Supervise, train, and evaluate a team of billing specialists to enhance productivity and efficiency.
  • Analyze accounts receivable reports to track outstanding balances, identify trends, and improve collection efforts.
  • Implement best practices for billing, coding, and compliance with payer regulations, including Medicare, Medicaid, and private insurers.
  • Coordinate with providers, insurance companies, and patients to resolve billing disputes and ensure payment accuracy.
  • Develop strategies to reduce claim denials and improve reimbursement rates through effective appeals and follow-ups.
  • Maintain compliance with HIPAA, coding standards (ICD-10, CPT, HCPCS), and internal policies.
  • Work closely with finance and administrative teams to streamline workflows and optimize revenue cycle management.

Billing Supervisor

Exodus Recovery
Los Angeles, CA
11.2021 - 01.2023
  • Supervise and mentor a team of seven billing specialists, ensuring timely and accurate claims processing.
  • Oversee all aspects of medical billing, including charge entry, payment posting, and collections.
  • Monitor claim denials and appeals to maximize reimbursements, and reduce outstanding balances.
  • Develop and implement standard operating procedures to improve efficiency and compliance.
  • Maintain up-to-date knowledge of federal and state billing regulations, including Medicare, Medicaid, and private insurers.
  • Conduct training sessions for billing staff on coding updates, compliance policies, and best practices.
  • Collaborate with physicians, administrators, and finance teams to resolve billing discrepancies.

Senior Medical Biller

Altruis
Louisville, KY
01.2017 - 06.2021
  • Managed end-to-end billing operations, including claim submission, payment posting, and patient collections.
  • Analyzed denied claims, and submitted appeals to ensure maximum reimbursement.
  • Assisted in the implementation of a new EHR and billing system, improving efficiency and reducing errors.
  • Provided training and support to junior billing staff to enhance team performance.

Education

High School Diploma -

Compton High
Compton, CA
06-2003

Skills

  • Claim submission
  • Accounts receivable
  • Billing compliance
  • Coding standards
  • Revenue cycle management
  • Team leadership
  • Medical Billing and Coding (CPT, ICD-10, HCPCS)
  • Denial Management and Appeals
  • Electronic Health Records (EHR) Systems
  • Staff Training and Development
  • Financial Reporting and Reconciliation
  • Strong leadership and communication skills

Timeline

Healthcare Billing Supervisor

Men's Health Foundation
01.2023 - Current

Billing Supervisor

Exodus Recovery
11.2021 - 01.2023

Senior Medical Biller

Altruis
01.2017 - 06.2021

High School Diploma -

Compton High
IEISHA GARLINGTON