Okechukwu Chijioke
Fulshear
Summary
Detail-oriented Medical Billing Specialist with proven skills in CPT coding and insurance verification. Committed to resolving billing discrepancies efficiently and maintaining compliance with healthcare regulations.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Medical Billing Specialist
Village Care Hospice
Houston
05.2022 - Current
- Processed medical claims using electronic billing systems efficiently.
- Reviewed patient records for accuracy and completeness prior to submission.
- Coordinated with healthcare providers to resolve billing discrepancies promptly.
- Managed insurance verifications and eligibility checks for patients carefully.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of healthcare regulations and billing codes regularly.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline billing processes and improve workflows.
- Contacted insurance providers to verify insurance information and obtain billing authorization.
- Adhered to HIPAA regulations when handling confidential patient information.
- Completed appeals and filed and submitted claims.
- Maintained current working knowledge of CPT and ICD-10 coding principles, government regulation, protocols and third-party billing requirements.
- Maintained detailed records of all billing activities including denials, adjustments, and payments received.
Medical Billing Assistant
Regency Home Health
Houston
08.2016 - 05.2022
- Reviewed patient records to ensure accurate billing information.
- Processed medical claims for timely reimbursement from insurance companies.
- Maintained patient confidentiality while handling sensitive financial information.
- Utilized billing software to track and manage outstanding accounts.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline billing processes and procedures.
- Updated billing records in compliance with regulatory guidelines and standards.
- Performed follow-up on unpaid or rejected claims with insurance providers.
- Verified insurance coverage and eligibility for medical services rendered.
- Entered data into electronic billing system.
- Prepared reports on billing activities for management review.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Health Sciences
Houston Community College
Houston, TXSkills
- Claim processing
- CPT coding
- ICD-10 coding
- Electronic billing systems
- Medical regulations
- Insurance verification
- Billing discrepancy resolution
- Effective communication
- Problem solving
- Attention to detail
- Team collaboration
- Data accuracy
- Time management
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Medical Billing Specialist
Village Care Hospice
05.2022 - Current
Medical Billing Assistant
Regency Home Health
08.2016 - 05.2022
Some College (No Degree) - Health Sciences
Houston Community College