Kathleen Fitzsimmons
Perry Hall,MD
Summary
Detail-oriented Pro Fee Coordinator with over 20 years in Medicare medical billing. Expertise in claims submission, ICD-9&10, insurance verification, and staff training. Committed to improving billing accuracy and ensuring timely claims processing.
Overview
2027
2027
years of professional experience
Work History
Pro Fee Coordinator
Johns Hopkins University
Baltimore, Maryland
11.2006 - Current
- Accurately input procedure codes, diagnosis codes and patient information into billing software to generate up-to-date invoices.
- Maintained accurate records of all billing activity in accordance with departmental standards.
- Submitted electronic claims to various insurance carriers.
- Verified medical codes for diagnosis, treatments, procedures and supplies using ICD-10 coding system.
- Monitored past due accounts and pursued collections on outstanding invoices.
- Efficiently managed time-sensitive billing tasks to ensure timely submission of claims and payments.
- Processed medical claims accurately and efficiently for patient services.
- Utilized electronic health record systems for data entry and retrieval.
- Assisted in training new staff on billing procedures and software usage.
- Maintained confidentiality of patient information in all billing processes.
- Reviewed patient insurance information to ensure accuracy and completeness of claims submission.
- Conducted comprehensive audits of selected staff monthly
Medical Biller
St Paul and Biddle
Baltimore, Maryland
2000 - 11.2006
- Maintained accurate records of all billing activity in accordance with departmental standards.
- Reviewed account information to confirm patient and insurance information is accurate and complete.
- Ensured meticulous accuracy in billing documentation to prevent errors and discrepancies in claims processing.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Phlebotomist
CCBC
Baltimore, MD01-1988
High School Diploma -
Parkville High
Parkville, MD06-1986
Certified Nursing Assistant
American Red Cross
01-1985
Skills
- Coding accuracy
- Claims submission
- ICD-10 verification
- Medical billing
- Time management
- Training staff
- Attention to detail
- Problem solving
- Multitasking
- Calm under pressure
- Supervision and leadership
- Billing software
- Medical coding
- Patient insurance verification
- Medicare billing
- Medicare compliance
- Epic user
- IDX user
- Right Fax user
- Novitasphere FISS user
Timeline
Pro Fee Coordinator
Johns Hopkins University
11.2006 - Current
Medical Biller
St Paul and Biddle
2000 - 11.2006
Some College (No Degree) - Phlebotomist
CCBC
High School Diploma -
Parkville High
Certified Nursing Assistant
American Red Cross