Lynne Simmons
Billing Specialist
Endicott,NY
Summary
Results-driven AR Specialist skilled in collections management and invoice processing. Successfully analyzed patient payment trends to enhance collection strategies, leading to reduced outstanding balances and improved reimbursement timelines with insurance companies.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
AR Specialist
Broome Oncology
07.2021 - 05.2026
- Managed accounts receivable processes, ensuring timely and accurate billing operations.
- Analyzed patient payment trends to improve collection strategies and reduce outstanding balances.
- Collaborated with insurance companies to resolve claims discrepancies and expedite reimbursements.
- Implemented streamlined procedures for tracking patient payments, enhancing workflow efficiency.
- Conducted regular audits of accounts receivable records to maintain data accuracy and compliance.
Medical Biller
Neuro Medical Care
05.2015 - 07.2021
- Collaborated with healthcare providers to resolve discrepancies in billing statements.
- Verified insurance of patients to determine eligibility.
- Communicated with insurance providers to resolve denied claims and resubmitted.
- Managed appeals process for denied claims, resulting in successful reimbursements from insurance companies.
- Ensured timely payments from insurance providers through submission of accurate and complete claims.
- Collected payments and applied to patient accounts.
- Posted payments and collections on regular basis.
- Reduced claim denials by meticulously reviewing patient insurance information and coding practices.
- Implemented quality control measures to identify potential errors before submitting claims, reducing rejections significantly.
- Delivered timely and accurate charge submissions.
- Resolved discrepancies in accounts receivable reports, contributing to improved cash flow management.
- Improved patient satisfaction levels with clear explanations of their financial responsibilities and available payment options.
- Prepared billing statements for patients and verified correct diagnostic coding.
- Generated monthly billing and posting reports for management review.
Education
High School Diploma -
Maine Endwell
Endwell, NY07.1977
Skills
Customer account reconciliation
Payment tracking
Professional ethics
Invoice processing
Payment plan negotiation
Account reconciliation
Month-end closing procedures
Collections management
Write-off procedures
Bill processing
Timeline
AR Specialist
Broome Oncology
07.2021 - 05.2026
Medical Biller
Neuro Medical Care
05.2015 - 07.2021
High School Diploma -
Maine Endwell