Jeanette Ruiz
Brooklyn,NY
Summary
Medical Billing and Coding Associate.
Certified Coding Specialist (CCA), August 2023.
Dynamic professional with a robust work ethic and a proven ability to adapt to new challenges. Exceptional interpersonal skills facilitate effective collaboration and communication in diverse environments. Demonstrated success in mastering new skills rapidly, contributing to team objectives and enhancing overall productivity. Committed to continuous improvement and professional development in future roles.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Medical Office Manager
Timothy Jayasundera, M.D.
Brooklyn, New York
03.2007 - Current
- Determine correct ICD-10 and CPT codes for use in medical record.
- Assign additional diagnosis codes based on specific clinical findings (laboratory, radiology and pathology reports) in support of existing diagnoses.
- Maintain current working knowledge of CPT and ICD-10 coding principles, government regulation, protocols and third-party billing requirements.
- Review account information to confirm patient and insurance information is accurate and complete.
- Examine diagnosis codes for accuracy, completeness, specificity and appropriateness according to services rendered.
- Interpret medical terminology and pharmacological information to translate information into coding system.
- Apply coding rules established by American Medical Association and Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services for assignment of procedural codes.
- Collect, post and manage patient account payments.
- Perform insurance verification, pre-certification and pre-authorization.
- Accurately input procedure codes, diagnosis codes and patient information into billing software to generate up-to-date invoices.
- Supervise patient billing, collection and financial counseling.
- Develop and implement office policies and procedures while adhering to HIPAA regulations.
- Oversee digital patient charting, data entry and administrative duties regarding insurance, billing and accounts receivable.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Health Information Technology
DeVry University
Downers Grove, IL08-2025
Medical Billing And Coding Certificate Program
DeVry University
Downers Grove, IL06.2023
Skills
- Data Entry
- Medical Record Security
- Patient Data Identification
- Knowledgeable in 3M Coding
- Medical Terminology
- Coding Error Resolution
- Records Review/Accuracy
- Medical Release of Information ROI
- ICD-9/ICD-10 Coding
- Protected Health Information
- EMR Systems
Memberships
- American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) February 2022-Present
Timeline
Medical Office Manager
Timothy Jayasundera, M.D.
03.2007 - Current
Medical Billing And Coding Certificate Program
DeVry University
Associate of Applied Science - Health Information Technology
DeVry University
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