Jennifer Kostowniak
Hamburg
Summary
Billing Specialist with extensive experience in resolving billing discrepancies, collaborating across departments, and implementing billing software. Skilled in claim submission, payment posting, and maintaining billing accuracy. Proactive problem-solver committed to enhancing team productivity.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
Billing Specialist
Adapt Health Dba Respiratory Services of WNY
12.1997 - Current
- Researched and resolved billing discrepancies to enable accurate billing.
- Identified, researched, and resolved billing variances to maintain system accuracy and currency.
- Worked with multiple departments to check proper billing information.
- Assisted colleagues in resolving complex billing issues, promoting teamwork and knowledge sharing within the department.
- Taking patient calls and assisting with their billing questions and concerns
- Prepared itemized statements, bills, or invoices and recorded amounts due for items purchased or services rendered.
- Facilitated staff training on new billing software, enhancing team productivity and billing accuracy.
- Implemented billing clearinghouses and software, and Drove technology for the company when it was Buffalo Wheelchair
Biller
American HomePatient
06.1992 - 09.1997
- Checked insurance eligibility by making appropriate phone calls and conducting research on services rendered.
- Kept all patient information secure and confidential.
- Followed up with appropriate parties to obtain prompt payments.
- Managed a high volume of invoices, prioritizing workload to meet deadlines and maintain cash flow.
- Collaborated with other departments for accurate invoicing and prompt resolution of discrepancies.
- Minimized lost revenue by proactively identifying inaccuracies within invoicing records and taking necessary corrective actions.
- Researched and resolved billing discrepancies to enable accurate billing.
Education
No Degree - General Studies
Erie Community College
Buffalo, NYSkills
- Billing systems and software
- Data entry proficiency
- Claim submission
- Payment posting
- Software implementation and training
- Month-end closing procedures
- Record preparation
- Research and due diligence
- Billing dispute resolution
- Statement processing
- Paperwork and documentation
Timeline
Billing Specialist
Adapt Health Dba Respiratory Services of WNY
12.1997 - Current
Biller
American HomePatient
06.1992 - 09.1997
No Degree - General Studies
Erie Community College
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