Maria Machado
Ontario,CA
Summary
Detail-oriented Medical Coding and Billing Specialist adept at managing high volumes of medical records while ensuring accuracy and compliance with insurance regulations. Recognized for reducing billing error rates through effective audits and clear communication with healthcare providers to enhance documentation quality.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Medical Coding and Billing Specialist
Sunrise Respiratory Care
11.2021 - 07.2026
- Managed high volumes of medical records efficiently while maintaining strict attention to detail during the coding process.
- Ensured accuracy in coding through regular audits, identifying discrepancies and areas for improvement.
- Reduced error rates in medical billing by maintaining thorough knowledge of insurance regulations and guidelines.
- Collaborated with healthcare providers to clarify documentation, enhancing the accuracy of medical records.
- Developed training materials to educate staff on current coding standards, best practices, and regulatory requirements.
- Maintained strict confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA regulations, ensuring secure storage and handling of sensitive patient information.
- Provided timely feedback on coder performance metrics, helping individuals meet organizational goals related to accuracy and productivity.
Billing Specialist
Pulmocare Respiratory Service
03.2018 - 05.2021
- Supported billing inquiries and delivered prompt responses to improve customer satisfaction.
- Researched billing discrepancies and corrected issues to support accurate billing.
- Delivered strong customer service while building and maintaining client relationships.
- Monitored customer accounts to find and fix billing issues.
- Partnered with multiple departments to verify billing information.
- Generated and submitted invoices according to accounts receivable schedules and terms.
- Prepared and submitted monthly billing reports for management review.
Education
High School Diploma -
San Bernardino High School
San Bernardino06-2015
Skills
Workflow management
- Records auditing
- Customer relationship management
- Billing reconciliation
- Insurance verification
- Attention to detail
- Effective communication
- Staff training
- Time management
- Documentation proficiency
- Microsoft Excel
Timeline
Medical Coding and Billing Specialist
Sunrise Respiratory Care
11.2021 - 07.2026
Billing Specialist
Pulmocare Respiratory Service
03.2018 - 05.2021
High School Diploma -
San Bernardino High School