Proven Billing Specialist with a track record of enhancing billing operations at Specialty Surgery Center of CNY. Expert in claims management and billing compliance, with a knack for maintaining over 90% collection rates. Skilled in communication and organization, adept at insurance negotiations and ensuring financial compliance through strategic audits.
Manage billing operations for multi-specialty ASC with 25 surgeons ensuring accurate daily claims processing
Post all payments from electronic insurance deposits, insurance checks, patient checks, cash and credit cards.
Correct billing errors and resolve claim denials by phone calls or appeals
Send bills and receipts to patients and answer all billing phone calls
Stay up to date on Medicare LCDs and all insurance billing guidelines
Communicate with Insurance Provider Reps and surgeons' offices any insurance coverage changes or claim issues
Oversee patient payment plans, refunds, and sending outstanding balances to outside collections
Check A/R status weekly to maintain 90% collection or higher
Complete bi annual accountant audits ensuring financial compliance
Meet with vendors to discuss billing and reimbursement for new procedures, devices or drugs
Insurance enrollment and credentialing
Insurance contracting updates
NYS HCRA reporting
Communication
Organization
Patient Relations
Claims Management
Billing Compliance
Insurance Negotiation
Ilona Meyers
Specialty Surgery Center Retiree
315-409-9587
me@ilonameyers.com
Chipp Van Allen
Eye Surgeons of CNY
315-382-4284
cvanallen@outlook.com