Self-Motivated Insurance Verification Specialist with a background in keeping sensitive patient data confidential while maintaining knowledge of Medicaid and private policy benefits. Possessing great relationship building and communication skills. I'm also a precise & efficient medical billing professional with experience in inpatient, outpatient, and physician medical billing.
Specializing in filing accurate claims, adjusting rejected claims, and understanding insurance contracts, appeals, and EOBs. Additional expertise in quality control, reimbursements, and implementing improved processes to enhance accuracy of business, billing, and medical records departments. I'm looking to tackle new challenges with a company that values dynamic skills and a strong work ethic. Motivated Patient Account Representative offering 18+ years of healthcare and customer service experience. Highly effective time management, conflict resolution and communication skills.
Demonstrated strong problem-solving skills to resolve complex insurance issues, resulting in a decrease in claim denials by 20%.
• Maintained excellent customer service skills and professional telephone etiquette, resulting in a patient satisfaction rating of 95%.
• Utilized time management, organizational skills, and the ability to multitask to manage a high volume of insurance verifications, resulting in a 15% increase in productivity.
• Reviewed medical documents and patient information to ensure insurance documentation is correct, resulting in a reduction in billing errors by 10%.
• Maintained regular communication and follow-up with program and department contacts regarding pending insurance, coverage, and other payment-related issues, resulting in a decrease in payment delays by 25%.
• Worked independently to meet objectives, achieving a 95% accuracy rate in data entry and a 98% on-time completion rate of assigned tasks.
Determine If re-authorization needed for new order.
Verify Medicaid eligibility.
Called insurance companies to ascertain pertinent information regarding policies and payment benefits for patients.
Instructed clients on amounts covered under benefits plans in easy-to-understand terminology.
Retained strong medical terminology understanding in effort to better comprehend procedures.
Followed specific security rules and guidelines to protect sensitive data, including patient medical records and payment card information.
Signed payment approvals accepted claims.
Updated all patient and insurance data regularly and carefully inputted changes into company's computer system.
Handled billing related activities focused on medical specialties.
Examined claims, records and procedures to grant approval of coverage.
Checked documentation for appropriate coding, catching errors and making revisions.
Verified that patients had proper insurance coverage prior to any procedures or appointment scheduling.