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Kristal Levasseur

Philadelphia,United States
Kristal Levasseur

Summary

Efficient Accounts Receivable Specialist offering 10+ years of experience in accounts receivable functions. Excellent knowledge of collection and claims procedures with strong communication skills utilized in resolving customer queries. Skilled in accurately preparing weekly and monthly reports within tight deadlines.

Overview

24
years of professional experience
12
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Titan Health Management Solutions

Accounts Payable Specialist
07.2022 - 02.2023

Job overview

  • Responsible for the timely collection (payment) of outstanding hospital claim balances related to claim underpayments or denials
  • Maintain collection aging targets per client goals and Titan policy –strive for collection within 45 days of initial activity
  • Maintain collection action/activity/frequency targets per client requirements and Titan policy
  • Data entry and tracking of follow-up and payment information into Titan and Client claims system
  • Notation of Titan and Client claims systems on progressive activity
  • Timely collection of outstanding appeals/grievances
  • Consistent/timely follow-up by phone with the appropriate health insurance plan on each short pay or denial
  • Collection includes appeal logic arguments based on written appeal logic as presented by the Auditor
  • Assist with submission of appeal letters to the insurance plan/payor
  • Identify and submit materials required by the insurance plan/payor for resolution of the appeal/grievance
  • Identify and resolve denials, including escalation appeals to higher level as appropriate
  • Identify payments, including assistance with Client-specific invoice processes where required
  • Perform progressive action on every contact with an account, ensure that every time an account is worked the collection moves forward

Netsmart

Medical Billing Specialist
08.2020 - 07.2022

Job overview

  • Gather accurate reimbursement on client accounts and identify denial trends to improve client performance
  • Follow up on outstanding medical A/R with no response from the insurance carriers
  • Update client account in system with any action taken or additional information attained when verifying benefits
  • Contact insurance companies by phone, email, fax, and written correspondence to resolve issues that prevent claims from being processed correctly
  • Handle EDI (Electronic Data Interchange) transactions, including reconciling carrier submissions, edits and rejection reports
  • Review and apply current standards on federal and state regulations and statues that influence collections of receivables and meet productivity standards
  • Knowledge of medical billing specifically in behavioral, homecare, and long-term care insurance
  • Collections experience in a healthcare setting
  • Working knowledge of medical billing systems (i.e
  • Medic, IDX, Avatar, Tier, Medical Manager, etc.)
  • Episodic billing
  • TPL Medicaid billing

Heart Home Healthcare Services

Accounts Receivable Specialist
05.2022 - 06.2022

Job overview

  • Gather accurate reimbursement on client accounts and identify denial trends to improve client performance
  • Follow up on outstanding medical A/R with no response from the insurance carriers
  • Update client account in system with any action taken or additional information attained when verifying benefits
  • Contact insurance companies by phone, email, fax, and written correspondence to resolve issues that prevent claims from being processed correctly
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  • Handle EDI (Electronic Data Interchange) transactions, including reconciling carrier submissions, edits and rejection reports
  • Review and apply current standards on federal and state regulations and statues that influence collections of receivables and meet productivity standards
  • Knowledge of medical billing specifically in behavioral, homecare, and long-term care insurance
  • Collections experience in a healthcare setting
  • Working knowledge of medical billing systems (i.e
  • Medic, IDX, Avatar, Tier, Medical Manager, etc.)

Tri County Medical Center

Medical Biller
08.2019 - 03.2020

Job overview

  • Responsible for patient accounts, ensuring that all needed information is correct in the specific billing system to ensure accuracy of all charges to be processed and sent for payment
  • Posting (charges, adjustments and payments) EOB follow-up, working A.R., working with various insurance companies
  • Experience in medical/physician/hospital patient billing
  • Regular communication with patients and insurance company representatives
  • Training and knowledge of ICD-9 and ICD-10

Barnard Chiropractic

Office Manager
02.2018 - 07.2019

Job overview

  • Responsible for patient accounts, ensuring that all needed information is correct in the specific billing system to ensure accuracy of all charges to be processed and sent for payment
  • Posting (charges, adjustments and payments) EOB follow-up, working A.R., working with various insurance companies
  • Experience in medical/physician/hospital patient billing, and behavioral health
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  • Regular communication with patients and insurance company representatives
  • Training and knowledge of ICD-9 and ICD-10, and Chirotouch systems
  • Office marketing/promoting

MAXIMUS

Operations Clerk/Receptionist
10.2010 - 02.2018

Job overview

Scanned, uploaded, and indexed documents into appropriate systems

  • Corresponded with clients through email, telephone, or postal mail.
  • Research on location of folders and documents according to request
  • Access, edit and maintain all appellant records, including updating all records
  • Verifying all addresses and all appellant's information for outgoing Acknowledgement and Decision letters
  • Knowledge of Medicare Administrative Contractor (MAC) activities and duties in coordination with
  • Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS)
  • Health Federation of Philadelphia, EMR Indexer (6 Months)
  • Relocated, batched and assured prior placement of health center medical records
  • Recorded patient data; prepared reports for destruction using current record retention guidelines
  • Separated adult and pediatric records for appropriate disposition
  • Managed multiple tasks and met time-sensitive deadlines.
  • Maintained confidentiality of information regarding clients and company.
  • Handled assignments independently with good judgement and critical thinking skills.

Health Federation of Philadelphia

Medical Biller
10.2011 - 01.2016

Job overview

  • Billed for multiple facilities
  • Submitted up to 300 electronic claims a day, called on/worked an average of about 40 delinquent accounts daily
  • Placed calls to patients and insurers to obtain delinquent payments
  • Verified insurance, posted charges, adjustments and payments; followed-up on EOB
  • Researched and reprocessed denials and partial payments
  • Ensured that all necessary patient billing information is accurate
  • Used ICD codes, CPT codes, UB-04 and UB-92 forms; (1 Year and 2 Months)
  • Scanned, uploaded, and indexed documents into appropriate systems
  • Prepared medical records for scanning
  • Verified all received medical records; entered data

Health Center

Internship Student
10.2010 - 08.2011

Job overview

  • Five of Philadelphia, Medical & Administrative Extern (3 Months)
  • Performed vitals, drew blood, performed EKG's, and injections
  • Filing, charting, and documenting
  • Assisted Doctors with examinations and procedures
  • Billing and coding
  • Scheduling appointments, and other basic administrative duties

Parkland Bingo

Cashier Customer Service
05.1999 - 07.2012

Job overview

  • Collected, counted, and distributed winnings for each game
  • Maintained customer satisfaction with quick and professional handling of product returns.
  • Enabled customers to feel welcomed, important, and appreciated by answering questions about products sold throughout store.
  • Counted money in drawers at beginning and end of each shift.
  • Maintained accurate records of customer transactions for reporting purposes.
  • Met customer service goals and exceeded customer expectations.
  • Prepared food and refreshments
  • Provided Exceptional Customer service to all players

Education

University of Phoenix

Bachelor of Science from Human Services; Family and Child Services
01.2013 - 12.2024

University Overview

currently 15 credits from Bachelors degree.

Lincoln Tech

Associate of Science from Health Management And Clinical Assistance

Skills

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Software

Meditech

ECW

JavaScript

Microsoft

Epic

Cerner

EMR Systems

EHR Systems

Timeline

Accounts Payable Specialist

Titan Health Management Solutions
07.2022 - 02.2023

Accounts Receivable Specialist

Heart Home Healthcare Services
05.2022 - 06.2022

Medical Billing Specialist

Netsmart
08.2020 - 07.2022

Medical Biller

Tri County Medical Center
08.2019 - 03.2020

Office Manager

Barnard Chiropractic
02.2018 - 07.2019

University of Phoenix

Bachelor of Science from Human Services; Family and Child Services
01.2013 - 12.2024

Medical Biller

Health Federation of Philadelphia
10.2011 - 01.2016

Internship Student

Health Center
10.2010 - 08.2011

Operations Clerk/Receptionist

MAXIMUS
10.2010 - 02.2018

Cashier Customer Service

Parkland Bingo
05.1999 - 07.2012

Lincoln Tech

Associate of Science from Health Management And Clinical Assistance
Kristal Levasseur