Ruth Nuss
New Port Richey,FL
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Medical Biller and Coder
Florida Woman Care
Trinity, FL
11.2010 - Current
- Verified accuracy of patient information and insurance data in billing system.
- Submitted claims to insurance companies electronically or by mail.
- Reviewed medical records and identified diagnosis codes, procedures, services and supplies for coding.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of coding regulations and changes in reimbursement policies.
- Provided customer service support to patients regarding billing inquiries.
- Ensured timely filing of all claims within established guidelines.
- Maintained current CPT, HCPCS codes library as well as ICD-9, 10 CM diagnostic codes.
- Tracked details such as authorizations, pre-certifications or referrals required prior to service delivery.
- Filed and submitted insurance claims.
- Assessed medical codes on patient records for accuracy.
- Reviewed account information to confirm patient and insurance information is accurate and complete.
- Quickly responded to staff and client inquiries regarding CPT codes.
Bookkeeper
Castriota Chevrolet
Hudson, FL
02.2008 - 12.2008
- Generated invoices for clients and tracked payments received from customers.
- Posted journal entries to the general ledger system accurately and timely.
- Participated in special projects related to process improvements within the department.
Office Manager
Liberty Subaru
Oradell, NJ
08.1995 - 09.2007
- Developed and implemented office policies and procedures.
- Supervised staff members, organized schedules and delegated tasks.
- Maintained filing system for records, correspondence and other documents.
- Provided administrative support to management team including preparing reports and presentations.
- Answered phone calls, responded to emails, routed mail and coordinated courier services.
- Resolved customer inquiries in a timely manner while maintaining positive relationships with clients.
- Processed payroll accurately ensuring all employees were paid on time.
- Tracked invoices and payments to ensure accuracy of accounts receivable and payable information.
- Performed general bookkeeping duties such as reconciling bank statements and creating journal entries.
- Ensured compliance with applicable laws regarding employment practices.
- Provided training to new hires on office policies and procedures.
- Managed office inventory and placed new supply orders.
- Maintained impeccable office organization to support efficiency, professionalism and performance objectives.
- Administered payroll and maintained proper documentation of employee personnel.
- Trained and mentored administrative staff members in company policies, daily task execution and industry best practices.
- Remained calm and professional in stressful circumstances and effectively diffused tense situations.
- Reviewed completed work to verify consistency, quality, and conformance.
- Interviewed prospective employees and provided input to HR on hiring decisions.
- Assisted with the preparation of budgets, forecasts and financial statements.
Education
Medical Coding And Billing -
Career Institute of Florida
Spring Hill, FL11-2010
High School Diploma -
Garfield High School
Garfield, NJ06-1968
Skills
- Claim submission
- Medical billing procedures
- Medicare insurance regulations
- Data entry and management
- Insurance coding (ICD-9 and CPT)
- Healthcare claim coding
- Patient data compilation
- Patient data identification
- Medical claims coding
Timeline
Medical Biller and Coder
Florida Woman Care
11.2010 - Current
Bookkeeper
Castriota Chevrolet
02.2008 - 12.2008
Office Manager
Liberty Subaru
08.1995 - 09.2007
Medical Coding And Billing -
Career Institute of Florida
High School Diploma -
Garfield High School