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Lorena I Suarez

Waukee,IA

Summary

Experience professional prepared to take on new responsibilities in team-oriented environment. Proven success in leading teams, overseeing project execution, and adapting to dynamic work environments. Known for reliability, flexibility, and strong organizational skills, ensuring seamless team operations and achievement of goals.


Overview

16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Hospice/HomeHealth Coding Team Lead

WELLSKY
03.2021 - Current
  • Leads a team of coders; helping with standardization of processes, stablishing workflows, ensuring productivity goals are met, investigate inquiries submitted by Coders/Documentation Reviewers, collaborate with agencies on appropriate resolutions and/or proactively identify and assist with client concerns
  • Trains new team members by relaying information on company procedures and adherence to company values
  • Complies with organization policy and multi-client process related to securing protected health information

Coding Reviewer Specialist

BLACKTREE HEALTHCARE CONSULTING
07.2019 - 02.2021
  • Assigned appropriate ICD-10 codes and sequenced as it relates to the patient's medical condition and plan of care in accordance to ICD-10 Official Coding Guidelines and center's for Medicare & Medicaid and State/Federal regulatory guidelines
  • Complied with organization policy and multi-client process related to securing protected health information

Billing/Account Specialist Team Lead

UNITY POINT AT HOME
07.2009 - 06.2019
  • Provided communication and teaching to Billing/account specialist I/II/ and Billing Records Technicians
  • Responsible for answering inquiries related to billing operations
  • Identified potential discrepancies in claims payment processing
  • Resolved carrier denials for proper claims payment processing
  • Performed other duties requested by Billing Reimbursement manager to facilitate the smooth and effective operations of the organization

Education

Associate of Science - Medical Assistant

Northwestern Business College
Naperville, IL
05-2004

Skills

  • Advanced knowledge of medical terminology
  • Knowledge of ICD-10 Coding Guidelines
  • Problem-Solving
  • Fluent in Spanish
  • Customer relations
  • Proficient in multiple EMR's

Certification

  • Homecare Coding Specialist-Diagnosis ICD-10
  • Hospice Coding Specialist-Diagnosis ICD-10

Timeline

Hospice/HomeHealth Coding Team Lead

WELLSKY
03.2021 - Current

Coding Reviewer Specialist

BLACKTREE HEALTHCARE CONSULTING
07.2019 - 02.2021

Billing/Account Specialist Team Lead

UNITY POINT AT HOME
07.2009 - 06.2019

Associate of Science - Medical Assistant

Northwestern Business College

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