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Kendra Heizler-Quezada

Ft. Pierce,FL

Summary

Organized Medical Biller thoroughly versed in medical coding, billing and HIPAA requirements. Personable professional with over 25 years of hands-on experience claiming refunds, reviewing claims, billing and coding.

Overview

28
28
years of professional experience

Work History

Medical Billing Specialist- Remote

Tampa Lung Specialist, PA
TAMPA, FL
06.2023 - 08.2024
  • Pulmonary/Critical Care billing and coding
  • Verified the accuracy of claim data prior to submission to insurance carriers.
  • Generated monthly invoices for patients based on services provided according to established fee schedules.
  • Created and processed claims to third-party payers using specific coding guidelines.
  • Worked closely with clinical staff to ensure accurate coding practices were followed.
  • Adhered to HIPAA regulations when handling confidential patient information.
  • Maintained current working knowledge of CPT and ICD-10 coding principles, government regulation, protocols and third-party billing requirements.
  • Pulmonary/Critical Care billing and coding
  • Experience with Medicare, Medicaid, Commercial Insurance, Workers Compensation and Auto

Medical Office Manager

Tampa Lung Specialists, PA
TAMPA, FL
06.2012 - 07.2023
  • Created and maintained office policies and procedures to ensure smooth operations and compliance with all state regulations.
  • Oversaw day-to-day operations of the front desk area to ensure efficient flow of patients through check-in and checkout processes.
  • Assisted in resolving conflicts between staff members and addressing any issues that arose related to patient care or safety concerns.
  • Monitored inventory levels of supplies necessary for daily operations of the office.
  • Recruited qualified candidates for open positions within the practice when necessary.
  • Prepared weekly reports summarizing financial performance metrics, such as revenue collections, accounts receivable balances.

Medical Billing Specialist

Cernuda, Cohen, Reina, Sierra, PA
TAMPA, FL
04.1999 - 06.2012
  • Pulmonary Disease coding and billing,
  • Analyzed rejected claims and corrected errors as necessary before resubmitting them for payment.
  • Applied payments, adjustments, and denials into medical manager system.

Medical Billing Specialist

Ventures Billing- St. Joseph's Hospital
TAMPA, FL
06.1996 - 04.1999
  • Medical Billing and Coding
  • Pediatric Gastroenterology
  • Laboratory
  • HIV Specialty Clinic

Skills

  • Quality-oriented team player
  • Critical Thinking
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Customer Service
  • Patient Billing
  • HIPAA Compliance
  • Billing and Collection Procedures
  • Claims Processing
  • Claims review
  • ECW EMR use
  • Submission of medical claims
  • Medicaid and Medicare Knowledge
  • Worker's Compensation Knowledge
  • Commercial Insurance Knowledge
  • Auto Knowledge

Timeline

Medical Billing Specialist- Remote

Tampa Lung Specialist, PA
06.2023 - 08.2024

Medical Office Manager

Tampa Lung Specialists, PA
06.2012 - 07.2023

Medical Billing Specialist

Cernuda, Cohen, Reina, Sierra, PA
04.1999 - 06.2012

Medical Billing Specialist

Ventures Billing- St. Joseph's Hospital
06.1996 - 04.1999

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