Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Medical Billing Specialist
Sarnova Health
02.2020 - 04.2025
Analyzed complex Explanation of Benefits forms to verify correct billing of insurance carriers.
Filed and updated patient information and medical records.
Communicated with insurance providers to resolve denied claims and resubmitted.
Liaised between patients, insurance companies, and billing office.
Maintained strong working relationships with healthcare providers, fostering clear communication regarding billing-related matters.
Communicated effectively and extensively with other departments to resolve claims issues.
Prepared billing correspondence and maintained database to organize billing information.
Ensured timely submission of claims to various insurance carriers, resulting in prompt payment for services rendered.
Examined patients' insurance coverage, deductibles, insurance carrier payments and remaining balances not covered under policies when applicable.
Precisely completed appropriate claims paperwork, documentation and system entry.
Located errors and promptly refiled rejected claims.
Researched CPT and ICD-9/10 coding discrepancies for compliance and reimbursement accuracy.
Assisted patients with understanding their medical bills and provided clarification on complex insurance issues, promoting a positive customer experience.
Provided exceptional customer service to both patients and insurance representatives, resolving inquiries quickly and professionally.
Precisely evaluated and verified benefits and eligibility.
Reviewed patient records, identified medical codes, and created invoices for billing purposes.
Prepared billing statements for patients and verified correct diagnostic coding.
Accurately entered patient demographic and billing information in billing system to enable tracking history and maintain accurate records.
Reviewed patient diagnosis codes to verify accuracy and completeness.
Collected payments and applied to patient accounts.
Healthcare Customer Service Representative
Methodist Healthcare
03.2011 - 01.2020
Streamlined appointment scheduling process by utilizing advanced software tools, optimizing time management for both patients and medical professionals.
Ensured compliance with HIPAA regulations when handling sensitive patient information, protecting client privacy at all times.
Expanded knowledge on medical terminology and insurance policies through continuous learning initiatives, enhancing accuracy in communication with clients.
Increased first-call resolution rates by carefully listening to customers'' needs and providing accurate information based on their inquiries.
Met customer call guidelines for service levels, handle time and productivity.
Collaborated with healthcare providers to understand and address common eligibility issues.
Conducted thorough eligibility assessments, ensuring compliance with federal and state Medicaid policies.
Utilized advanced computer systems to track applicant data, generating accurate reports for internal review as needed.
Maintained up-to-date knowledge of Medicaid,Medicare and HMO regulations, ensuring accurate eligibility determinations.
Generated reports to track insurance verifications and claim progress.
Assured timely verification of insurance benefits prior to patient procedures or appointments.
Updated patient records with accurate, current insurance policy information.
Posted payments to accounts and maintained records.
Made contact with insurance carriers to discuss policies and individual patient benefits.
Achieved insurance pre-authorizations to enable timely patient procedures.
Ensured accuracy in patient insurance information by meticulously verifying details, leading to reduction in claim denials.
Expedited patient registration process by efficiently validating eligibility for various insurance plans.
Collaborated with healthcare providers to ensure that insurance coverage met needs of patient treatments.
Managed high-volume insurance verifications within pressured timeframes for productive medical operations.
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