KRISTINA PERNELL

• Obtains medical authorizations from insurance companies.
• Partners with medical staff to contest denials and reconsiderations effectively.
• Ensures verification of patient insurance for radiology procedures.
• Amends prior authorizations using the latest information.
• Develops estimates for procedure costs to inform patients.
• Facilitates collection of pre-payments for radiology tests to improve financial processes.

• Notified patients of insurance benefits and appointment costs, enhancing transparency in financial planning.
• Managed incoming and outgoing referrals to ensure timely patient care.
• Secured insurance authorizations for additional patient care services, facilitating timely access to necessary treatments.
• Scheduled gynecology surgeries to optimize clinic workflow.
• Addressed insurance inquiries from medical staff, clinic schedulers, and patients.
• Encoded gynecology procedures, ultrasounds, and surgeries to ensure accuracy in billing and compliance with regulations.

Completed internship at Southwest Orthopedic and Reconstructive Specialists - Oklahoma City, OK

GPA: 3.7