Matthew Larson
Certified Medical Billing And Coding Specialist
Virginia Beach,United States
Summary
Competent Certified Medical Billing and Coding Specialist with almost one year of experience in handling wide variety of medical coding and billing tasks. Sophisticated and hardworking individual with excellent analytical and multitasking abilities. Coordinates with insurance companies and expedites claims processes. Expertise in accurately inputting procedure and diagnosis codes into billing software to generate invoices. Always striving to improve, is currently enrolled to become a Certified Professional Coder through Tidewater Community College.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
28
28
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Student - Certified Professional Coder
Tidewater Community College - Virginia Beach
Virginia Beach, VA
08.2022 - Current
- Reviewed outpatient records and interpreted documentation to identify diagnoses and procedures.
- Guarded against fraud and abuse by verifying coded data accurately reflected services provided.
- Utilized active listening, interpersonal and telephone etiquette skills when communicating with others.
- Processed insurance company denials by auditing patient files, researching procedures and diagnostic codes to determine proper reimbursement.
- Reviewed patient charts to better understand health histories, diagnoses and treatments.
- Applied official coding conventions and rules from American Medical Association and Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services to assign diagnostic codes.
- Reviewed, analyzed and managed coding of diagnostic and treatment procedures contained in outpatient medical records.
Certified Billing and Coding Specialist
Tidewater Community College - Virginia Beach
Virginia Beach, United States
01.2022 - 07.2022
- Contacted clients with past due accounts to formulate payment plans and discuss restructuring options.
- Generated and submitted invoices based upon established accounts receivable schedules and terms.
- Identified, researched and resolved billing variances to maintain system accuracy and currency.
- Generated financial statements and reports detailing accounts receivable status
- Produced and mailed monthly statements to customers and assisted with related requests for information and clarification.
- Handled account payments and provided information regarding outstanding balances.
Liaison Representative for Veteran Drug Court
Anne Arundel Community College
Annapolis, MD
01.2015 - 06.2015
- Increased program outreach by building strong relationships with educators and community.
- Maintained knowledge of latest requirements and support strategies.
- Generated comprehensive reports regarding incidents, events and important matters concerning court.
- Reached out to participants unable to attend mandated sessions to provide information and assess return conditions.
- Coordinated support system for 12 veterans and their families.
Explosive Detection Dog Trainer
Dept Of State
Erbil, Iraq
03.2012 - 01.2013
- Participated in regular and required canine team training exercises and events to keep canine proficient and monitor increased proficiency.
- Partnered with trained Explosive Detection Canine partner to conduct searches at assigned client sites.
- Responded quickly to suspected bomb threats and evacuated buildings to search for explosive devices.
- Maintained and trained assigned canine in accordance with canine care and training protocol.
- Tracked metrics such as overall health, behaviors and diet to isolate and address concerns.
- Directed training program helping as many as 20 animals improve behaviors and meet client's needs while in hostile environment.
Kennel Master
American Canine
Spin Boldak, Afghanistan
08.2010 - 08.2011
- Established team priorities, maintained schedules and monitored performance of 16 dog teams, largest in area.
- Defined clear targets and objectives and communicated to other team members.
- Controlled resources and assets for department activities to comply with industry standards and government regulations.
- Encouraged departmental employees to present positive, exemplary image to customers.
- Estimated expected changes in business operations and made proactive adjustments to employee schedules and inventory levels to address needs.
- Extremely proficient in Microsoft Office-Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
Kennel Master and Flight Sergeant
US Air Force- Dept. Of Defense
Fairchild Air Force Base, WA
09.1988 - 09.2008
- Supervised, trained and motivated 57 Security Forces personnel.
- Managed professional growth and development of 57 enlisted personnel by scheduling training and managing schedules.
- Safely secured 15 Minuteman III nuclear missile sites spread out over 1,200 square mile area.
- Exceeded goals through effective task prioritization and great work ethic.
- Responsible for security and protection of equipment and facilities valued at $50 Billion Dollars.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Human Services
Anne Arundel Community College
Arnold, MD 08.2013 - 07.2016
Associate of Applied Science - Addiction Counseling
Anne Arundel Community College
Arnold, MD 08.2013 - 07.2016
Certificate of Study - Veteran Counseling
Anne Arundel Community College
Arnold, MD 08.2014 - 07.2016
Associate of Applied Science - Criminal Justice
Community College of The Air Force
Montgomery, AL 09.1988 - 08.2008
Skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Office-Word, Excel and PowerPoint
Affiliations
- Veterans of Foreign Wars, Post 392, Virginia Beach, VA
Timeline
Student - Certified Professional Coder
Tidewater Community College - Virginia Beach
08.2022 - Current
Certified Billing and Coding Specialist
Tidewater Community College - Virginia Beach
01.2022 - 07.2022
Liaison Representative for Veteran Drug Court
Anne Arundel Community College
01.2015 - 06.2015
Certificate of Study - Veteran Counseling
Anne Arundel Community College
08.2014 - 07.2016
Associate of Applied Science - Human Services
Anne Arundel Community College
08.2013 - 07.2016
Associate of Applied Science - Addiction Counseling
Anne Arundel Community College
08.2013 - 07.2016
Explosive Detection Dog Trainer
Dept Of State
03.2012 - 01.2013
Kennel Master
American Canine
08.2010 - 08.2011
Kennel Master and Flight Sergeant
US Air Force- Dept. Of Defense
09.1988 - 09.2008
Associate of Applied Science - Criminal Justice
Community College of The Air Force
09.1988 - 08.2008
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