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LeQuana Steele

Lithonia,GA

Summary

Skilled medical billing professional with knowledge and some experience in coding, charge entry, billing and claims processing. Detail-oriented with a strong track record in resolving billing discrepancies and addressing claim denials.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Government Claims Admin 2

Baptist Health Hospital
06.2022 - Current
  • Ensured compliance with HIPAA regulations while managing sensitive patient information.
  • Reviewed and verified accuracy of patient information, including insurance eligibility.
  • Researched and corrected claim denials to facilitate smooth processing.
  • Contacted insurance companies for assistance in resolving complex issues.
  • Increased revenue by accurately reviewing and submitting medical claims for reimbursement.

Medical Billing and Collections Specialist

Help At Home
04.2019 - 05.2022
  • Maintained comprehensive billing records in accordance with company policies.
  • Processed claims by correcting and completing required payer codes.
  • Submitted claims to Medicare, Medicaid, and commercial insurance for reimbursement approval.
  • Identified discrepancies and resolved carrier issues related to billing and reimbursements.
  • Monitored overdue accounts while pursuing collections on outstanding invoices.
  • Forwarded processed claims to various insurance providers for timely processing.

Charge Entry Specialist

Northside Hospital
12.2017 - 03.2019
  • Processed and transmitted clean orthopedic claims for all commercial and government payers daily.
  • Verified patient insurance coverage to ensure billing accuracy.
  • Included appropriate modifiers, ICD-10, and CPT codes in claims submissions.
  • Resolved claim rejections and errors promptly to maintain workflow efficiency.
  • Conducted follow-ups on unpaid claims within established billing cycles.
  • Researched services and diagnoses to guarantee accurate billing practices.
  • Managed CMS-1500 claims processing to uphold compliance standards.

Payment Posting Specialist

Emory Healthcare
07.2011 - 04.2017
  • Managed patient account payments, ensuring accurate posting and tracking of transactions.
  • Assisted with month-end and year-end closing processes for financial accuracy.
  • Balanced daily cash postings with deposits to verify information accuracy in the system.
  • Trained new team members on procedures for posting payments and reconciling accounts receivable.
  • Displayed adaptability by staying current with industry regulations and payer-specific policies, ensuring compliance in all payment posting activities.
  • Optimized payment posting processes for faster reimbursement, tracking payments from various sources including insurance companies, Medicare, Medicaid, and private payers.

Education

Associate of Science - Health Information Technology

DeVry University
Decatur, GA
10.2008

High School Diploma -

Cedar Grove High School
Ellenwood, GA

Skills

  • Certified professional coder
  • Insurance verification
  • ICD-10 and CPT coding
  • Client service excellence
  • Attention to detail
  • Time management
  • Billing and coding specialist
  • Medicare and Medicaid expertise
  • Claims processing

Certification

AAPC, Certified Professional Coder

Timeline

Government Claims Admin 2

Baptist Health Hospital
06.2022 - Current

Medical Billing and Collections Specialist

Help At Home
04.2019 - 05.2022

Charge Entry Specialist

Northside Hospital
12.2017 - 03.2019

Payment Posting Specialist

Emory Healthcare
07.2011 - 04.2017

Associate of Science - Health Information Technology

DeVry University

High School Diploma -

Cedar Grove High School

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