Patricia Selvaggio

While employed at Northwell I did billing in different specialties, Internal Medicine, Pulmonary, Nephrology, Gastroenterology and the last specialty was Hematology-Oncology.

• 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.
• Distributed or posted financial data to appropriate accounts and prepare simple reconciliations.
• Maintained accurate records of all billing activity in accordance with departmental standards.
• Performed follow up activities on unpaid claims with insurance companies or other third party payers by phone or written correspondence.
• Reviewed claims for coding accuracy.
• Answered incoming calls regarding billing inquiries from patients and and or providers in a professional manner.
• Collected, posted and managed patient account payments.
• Maintained up-to-date knowledge of government regulations related to healthcare reimbursement policies and procedures.

While employed I assisted in billing and reception duties. Posted payments along with scheduling appointments

• Maintained accurate records of all billing activity in accordance with departmental standards.
• Prepared and posted weekly payments to vendors and suppliers.
• Assessed billing statements for correct diagnostic codes and identified problems with coding.
• Contacted insurance providers to verify insurance information and obtain billing authorization.
• Applied HIPAA privacy and security regulations while handling patient information.
• Submitted electronic claims to various insurance carriers.
• Verified medical codes for diagnosis, treatments, procedures and supplies using ICD-10 coding system.