Leena Stokes
Las Vegas,NV
Summary
Dental Billing and Coding specialist with 25 years experience working in all aspects of the dental field. Capable of operating independently or as a member of a dental team. I am a hardworking professional that is focused and trustworthy.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Dental Billing and Coding Specialist.
Las Vegas Oral Surgery Center
04.2010 - Current
- Reviewed, analyzed, and managed coding of diagnostic and treatment procedures contained in outpatient records.
- Reviewed outpatient records and interpreted documentation to identify diagnoses and procedures.
- Reviewed patient charts to better understand diagnoses, and treatments.
- Interacted with physicians and other healthcare staff to ask questions regarding patient services.
- Performed on-site coding audits to determine accuracy and compliance with coding guidelines.
- Communicated with insurance companies to research and resolved coding discrepancies.
- Communicated effectively with staff, patients, and insurance companies by email and telephone.
Dental Assistant
Harmony Dental
09.2000 - 03.2010
- Prepared and arranged instruments, medications, and required materials for dental procedures.
- Successfully assisted dentist by performing four-handed dentistry and other chair-side duties.
- Explained treatment procedures and instructed patients on home care guidelines.
- Scheduled appointments, prepared bills and received payment for dental services by completing insurance forms, verifying insurance information, and maintaining records.
- Documented patient dental health information, medical history, and vital signs for future reference.
- Educated patients on dental hygiene, pre-surgical instructions and post-surgical care.
- Entered patient data into computer system, adhering to strict privacy laws and maintaining high level of accuracy.
Education
No Degree - Registered Dental Assistant
Loma Linda University
Loma LindaBachelor of Arts - Accounting And Business Management
College of The Desert
Palm Desert, Ca06.2004
Skills
- Data entry
- Administrative support
- HIPAA compliance
- Documentation
- Client relations
- Work well independently
- Records Keeping
- Costumer Service 25 years experience
Timeline
Dental Billing and Coding Specialist.
Las Vegas Oral Surgery Center
04.2010 - Current
Dental Assistant
Harmony Dental
09.2000 - 03.2010
No Degree - Registered Dental Assistant
Loma Linda University
Bachelor of Arts - Accounting And Business Management
College of The Desert
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