LaWanda Paden MOL,CPC
Detroit,MI
Summary
Detail-oriented and dedicated years of experience in finance and administrative support. Proficient in processing payments, managing financial records, and performing reconciliations with a keen eye for accuracy. Strong organizational and time-management abilities, combined with a solid understanding of financial procedures and compliance.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Professional Coder & Biller
Hutzel Women's Health Specialist And Mednet Technologies
Detroit, MI
08.2021 - Current
- Resolved discrepancies between coded information and medical record documentation.
- Verified accuracy of claims submitted to third-party payers according to established protocols.
- Reviewed claim edits generated by automated systems prior to submission to payer organizations.
- Reviewed medical records to ensure accuracy of billing information and patient data.
- Calculated billing charges, prepared and submitted claims to insurance companies.
Medical Billing Specialist
Henry Ford Hospital
Troy, MI
08.2008 - 08.2021
- Initiated collection efforts on unpaid accounts by contacting insurance companies or patients directly via phone or mail.
- Provided customer service support to patients who had questions about their bills or payments due.
- Submitted appeals for denied claims when appropriate according to the insurance company's criteria.
- Monitored aging accounts receivable balances ensuring timely resolution of outstanding balances.
Education
Master of Arts - Organizational Leadership
Oakland University
Rochester, MI12-2022
Skills
- Healthcare claim coding
- Data Verification
- Data Entry
- Strong Communication and Interpersonal Skills
- Epic, Microsoft Word, Excel, Athena, Medipac Software
- Medical Terminology
Timeline
Certified Professional Coder & Biller
Hutzel Women's Health Specialist And Mednet Technologies
08.2021 - Current
Medical Billing Specialist
Henry Ford Hospital
08.2008 - 08.2021
Master of Arts - Organizational Leadership
Oakland University
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