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Jennifer Albrecht
Santa Rosa Beach,FL
Summary
Revenue-focused Medical Billing and Coding Specialist with experience optimizing revenue cycles, HIPAA compliance, and EHR workflows. Led coding and billing operations that reduced claim denials by 25%, shortened days in accounts receivable by 30%, and improved coding accuracy to 98% through targeted audits, staff training, and process automation, driving sustained cash flow and compliance improvements for large academic health systems.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
year of post-secondary education
Work History
Medical Billing Manager
UCSD
La Jolla, USA
01.2010 - 01.2024
- Managed a team of 56 medical billing specialists, overseeing all aspects of the billing process
- Developed and implemented standardized procedures for coding and billing to ensure compliance with industry regulations
- Conducted regular audits to identify coding errors or discrepancies, leading to a 30% reduction in claim rejections
- Collaborated with insurance companies to resolve claim denials and appeals, resulting in a 25% increase in reimbursement rates
- Reduced accounts receivable backlog by 52% through effective follow-up on unpaid claims
- Created training programs for staff members on proper documentation practices and coding guidelines
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of medical coding updates, payer policies, and industry trends to ensure accurate billing practices
- Oversaw the timely submission of electronic claims to insurance carriers using various clearinghouses or direct connections
- La Jolla, CA
Education
General Studies - High school diploma or GED
Frankton Jr-Sr High School
Frankton, IN 09.1989 - 05.1990
Skills
- Claims processing
- Revenue cycle management
- Compliance auditing
- Electronic claims submission
- Healthcare regulations
- Team leadership
- Medicare and medicaid regulations
- HIPAA compliance
- Medical coding
- Patient account management
Additional Information
Authorized to work in the US for any employer
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Job Search Status
Open to workWork Type
Full TimeLocation Preference
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$27/hr - $1000/hrTimeline
Medical Billing Manager
UCSD
01.2010 - 01.2024
General Studies - High school diploma or GED
Frankton Jr-Sr High School
09.1989 - 05.1990