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Latonna Attakai

Phoenix,Az

Summary

Seeking Employment with your company where my skills and experiences can be utilized to their fullest potential and I can assist with its success.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience

Work History

Medical Billing Specialist

KUKURIN CHIROPRACTIC
08.2023 - 11.2023
  • Calculating and collecting payments for Services Rendered
  • Updating patient data and preparing invoices
  • Post rejection from insurance companies and resubmit claims as needed
  • Overseeing the collection activity of accounts and communication with patients about their outstanding balance
  • Verifing insurance coverage and obtaining documentation for medical necessity
  • Schedule patients for their appointments and make reminder calls

Data Analysis

Kelly Services - Temp Agency
11.2016 - 04.2017

● Data Entry patient stats

○ Pap Smear

○ Mammograms

○ Breast Cancer

○ Ovarian Cancer.

● Contact Contractors for correction on patient information

Medical Outpatient Coder

CHINLE IHS
01.2009 - 04.2014
  • ICD-9 Coder/ CPT Coder/ HCPCS Coder
  • Used Medical Terminology on daily Basis to Code PCC’s into E.H.R System
  • Ran daily QA Reports/ PCC Deficiency Reports
  • Coded All Outpatient Clinics
  • Close communication with Doctor regarding documentation accuracy

Medical Biller

KELLY SERVICES, NORTH COUNTRY HEALTH SERVICES
11.2007 - 01.2008
  • Collected payments and applied to patient accounts.
  • Reviewed patient records, identified medical codes, and created invoices for billing purposes.
  • Adhered to established standards to safeguard patients' health information.
  • Filed and updated patient information and medical records.
  • APIPA / AHCCCS Billing
  • Capstone Insurance / Workman’s Comp

Medical Biller

KELLY SERVICES
11.2008 - 01.2009

● APIPA

● Other AHCCCS Billing

● Capstone Insurance

● Workman’s Comp

● Billed Insurance on daily basis for payment of services rendered

● Daily Stats entered to turn into Supervisor for accuracy

Coder

TUBA CITY REGIONAL HEALTH CARE CORP
02.2006 - 09.2007
  • ICD-9 Coder/CPT Coder/HCPCS Coder
  • Used Medical Terminology on daily basis to code PCC’s into E.H.R System
  • Ran daily QA Reports/PCC Deficiency Reports
  • Coded all Outpatient Reports
  • Close communication with Doctors regarding documentation
  • Trained new/emergency employees the basic fundamental of ICD-9 Coding
  • Coded and Entered Radiology and Labs into RPMS

Outpatient Coder

TUBA CITY INDIAN HEALTH SERVICES
12.1998 - 05.2005

● ICD-9 Coder/ CPT Coder / HCPCS Coder

● Used Medical Terminology on daily basis to code PCC’s into E.H.R System

● Ran daily QA Reports/ PCC Deficiency Reports

● Coded all Outpatient Reports

● Close communication with Doctors regarding documentation

● Trained new/emergency employees the basic fundamental of ICD-9 Coding

  • Coded and Entered Radiology and Labs into RPMS

Education

Diploma - Medical Billing And Coding

U.E.I College
Phoenix, AZ
12.2023

Certificate - Medical Coding

San Juan West College
Farmington, New
12.2002

Associate of Science - Computer Electronics

High Tech Institute
Phoenix, Arizona
06.1994

Diploma -

Tuba City High School
Tuba City, Arizona
05.1991

Skills

  • Schedule Development
  • Business Development
  • Data Analytics
  • Inventory Control
  • Processes and Procedures
  • Coding Experience
  • Business Administration
  • Goal-Oriented
  • Customer Service
  • Problem Solving
  • Critical Thinking
  • Time Management
  • Organizational Skills
  • Active Listening
  • Effective Communication

Timeline

Medical Billing Specialist

KUKURIN CHIROPRACTIC
08.2023 - 11.2023

Data Analysis

Kelly Services - Temp Agency
11.2016 - 04.2017

Medical Outpatient Coder

CHINLE IHS
01.2009 - 04.2014

Medical Biller

KELLY SERVICES
11.2008 - 01.2009

Medical Biller

KELLY SERVICES, NORTH COUNTRY HEALTH SERVICES
11.2007 - 01.2008

Coder

TUBA CITY REGIONAL HEALTH CARE CORP
02.2006 - 09.2007

Outpatient Coder

TUBA CITY INDIAN HEALTH SERVICES
12.1998 - 05.2005

Diploma - Medical Billing And Coding

U.E.I College

Certificate - Medical Coding

San Juan West College

Associate of Science - Computer Electronics

High Tech Institute

Diploma -

Tuba City High School
Latonna Attakai