Maranda Bengston
DeFuniak Springs,FL
Summary
Organized Medical Biller thoroughly versed in medical coding and HIPAA requirements. Personable professional with 3 years of hands-on experience claiming refunds, reviewing claims and maintaining billing reports. Accommodating and helpful team player proficient in job-related billing software.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Medical Biller
VBOA
Colmbia, SC
12.2022 - Current
- Reviewed patient insurance information to ensure accuracy and completeness of claims submission.
- Compiled and processed data for billing purposes utilizing billing software programs.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of government regulations related to healthcare reimbursement policies and procedures.
- Submitted electronic claims to various insurance carriers.
- Researched discrepancies between billed charges and payments received from insurance companies or other third party payers.
- Performed follow up activities on unpaid claims with insurance companies or other third party payers by phone or written correspondence.
- Assisted with collection efforts as needed including contacting patients via phone, mail or email for collection of past due balances due to insurance denials or patient responsibility amounts owed.
- Collaborated with managers to develop strategies for improving revenue cycle processes.
- Ensured compliance with HIPAA guidelines when handling confidential patient information.
Front Desk Medical Receptionist
Health Mark Regional Medical Center
DeFuniak Springs, FL
01.2020 - 12.2021
- Greeted patients, verified insurance information and collected copays.
- Scheduled appointments, managed patient records and updated medical histories.
- Prepared and maintained accurate medical charts for each patient visit.
- Answered incoming calls, addressed inquiries and routed messages to appropriate personnel.
- Assisted in preparing treatment rooms for patient examinations by stocking supplies and ensuring proper sanitation standards were met.
- Ensured compliance with HIPAA regulations by maintaining confidentiality of all patient information.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Medical Billing And Coding
Purdue Global
Lafayette, INSkills
- Insurance Coverage Verification
- Insurance Claims Processing
- Billing And Collection Procedures
- Billing Process Management
- Medical Billing And Coding
- Payments Experience
- Billing Dispute Resolution
- Patient Information Verification
- Patient Account Analysis
- Payment Processing
- Billing Systems And Software
- Health Insurance Coordination
- Billing And Coding
- Proficiency With Cerner and Epic
- Electronic Claims Processing
- Commercial And Private Insurance
- Account Follow-Up
- Medical Coding Knowledge
- Patient Charting
Certification
- Medical Billing and Coding Certification
Timeline
Medical Biller
VBOA
12.2022 - Current
Front Desk Medical Receptionist
Health Mark Regional Medical Center
01.2020 - 12.2021
Some College (No Degree) - Medical Billing And Coding
Purdue Global
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