Nakeitra Cobbins
Wichita,KS
Summary
Certified Professional Coder (CPC) with extensive experience in medical office management and supporting healthcare staff. Skilled in medical coding, billing procedures, and patient record-keeping. Up-to-date with the latest healthcare industry regulations.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Medical Billing/Coding Specialist
Sunflower Pulmonary And Sleep Medicine
Wichita, KS
03.2021 - Current
- Accurately assign appropriate ICD-10-CM, CPT, and HCPCS codes to support successful reimbursement claims.
- Verify medical codes with physicians and other healthcare providers to ensure the accuracy of billing information.
- Organize and coordinate office visits, testing, and procedures for established and new patients.
- Research and analyze denied claims, identifying necessary corrective actions for resubmission.
- Provide customer service support to patients, addressing their billing inquiries, and resolving any issues.
- Perform insurance verification, pre-certification, and pre-authorization.
- Execute release of information requests in accordance with established policies and procedures.
- Enter patient data promptly and accurately.
- Process and organize various forms of communication, including mail, faxes, and emails, pertaining to patient health information.
- Check patients in and out for appointments, and collect co-payments.
- Manage office phone lines by checking voicemail, returning calls, and directing messages to team members.
- Prepare charts for new patients, ensuring all necessary forms were completed correctly.
HIM Technician
R1 Rcm
Wichita, KS
07.2024 - 08.2024
- Prepared documents for electronic filing and scanning into health record systems.
- Maintained patient confidentiality under HIPAA regulations.
- Updated patient information through efficient data entry processes.
- Reviewed medical records for completeness, accuracy, and compliance with regulatory standards.
New Patient Coordinator
KANSAS GASTROENTEROLOGY
Wichita, Kansas
02.2020 - 03.2021
- Handled incoming calls and addressed inquiries from patients and other medical offices.
- Ensured completion of all necessary forms required for new patient intake.
- Assisted with filing of medical records and documents, maintaining accurate electronic files.
- Entered insurance, demographics, and health history into the patient database.
- Scheduled GI procedures, tests, lab work, or x-rays for patients based on physician orders.
- Scheduled and confirmed patient appointments and consultations.
Medical Receptionist
NEUROLOGY CONSULTANTS OF KANSAS
Wichita, Kansas
09.2016 - 02.2020
- Performed patient check-in procedures with professionalism, ensuring the accuracy of patient data updates in the computer system.
- Directed calls and voicemails on multiple phone lines to the appropriate staff.
- Scheduled follow-up appointments, office testing, and procedures.
- Verified insurance coverage for appointments and collected co-payments as required.
Medical Receptionist
PULMONARY AND SLEEP CONSULTANTS OF KANSAS
Wichita, Kansas
03.2006 - 09.2016
- Checked patients in and out for appointments and collected co-payments.
- Entered insurance, demographics, and health history into the patient database.
- Scheduled and confirmed patient appointments and consultations.
- Scheduled tests, lab work, or x-rays for patients based on physician orders.
- Directed calls and voicemails on multiple phone lines to the appropriate staff.
Education
Medical Office Professional Diploma - Healthcare
Concorde Career College
Memphis, TN06-2005
High School Diploma -
WICHITA HIGH SCHOOL EAST
Wichita, KS05.1998
Skills
- Revenue Cycle Management
- CPT Coding knowledge
- ICD-10 Proficiency
- HIPAA Compliance
- Payment Posting
- Insurance Verification
- Problem-solving Capabilities
- Invoice Processing
- Anatomy and Physiology Understanding
- Medical Terminology Knowledge
- Clinical Documentation Review
- Medical Records Management
- Scheduling Appointments
- Chart Preparation
Certification
- Certified Professional Coder-AAPC December 2023
Timeline
HIM Technician
R1 Rcm
07.2024 - 08.2024
Medical Billing/Coding Specialist
Sunflower Pulmonary And Sleep Medicine
03.2021 - Current
New Patient Coordinator
KANSAS GASTROENTEROLOGY
02.2020 - 03.2021
Medical Receptionist
NEUROLOGY CONSULTANTS OF KANSAS
09.2016 - 02.2020
Medical Receptionist
PULMONARY AND SLEEP CONSULTANTS OF KANSAS
03.2006 - 09.2016
- Certified Professional Coder-AAPC December 2023
Medical Office Professional Diploma - Healthcare
Concorde Career College
High School Diploma -
WICHITA HIGH SCHOOL EAST
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