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Sara Farmer

Camden,NJ

Summary

Experienced and detail-oriented Medical Billing Specialist with over 20 years of expertise in processing and managing medical claims, ensuring accuracy and compliance with industry regulations. Proficient in using billing software, managing insurance verification, coding medical procedures, and handling patient inquiries. Adept at resolving billing issues, minimizing denials, and working closely with healthcare providers to ensure timely reimbursements. Strong knowledge of CPT, ICD-10, and HCPCS codes, as well as HIPAA compliance. Strong leadership and communication skills, with a focus on staff development, training, and fostering collaboration between departments. Excellent organizational and communication skills, with a proven ability to streamline processes and contribute to overall revenue cycle

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

Billing Supervisor

Advocare The Farm
Voorhees, NJ
03.2023 - Current
  • Reduced discrepancies in billing reports with thorough review processes and diligent follow-ups on outstanding accounts.
  • Minimized errors in customer billing information through diligent verification practices and prompt issue resolution.
  • Communicated effectively and extensively with other departments to resolve claims issues.
  • Posted and adjusted payments from insurance companies.
  • Identified and resolved patient billing and payment issues.
  • Ensured timely submission of claims to various insurance carriers, resulting in prompt payment for services rendered.
  • Submitted electronic and paper claims to insurance companies, Medicare and Medicaid to collect medical payments.
  • Collaborated with physicians and other healthcare providers to resolve complex billing issues promptly.
  • Manage, develop and train staff, established and monitored goals, conducted performance reviews and administered salaries for staff.

Medical/Dental Billing Specialist

Camcare Health Corp.
Camden, NJ
09.2019 - 02.2023
  • Company Overview: FQHC
  • Working A/R for medical & dental claim reimbursement (resubmissions, appeals & follow-up)
  • Submit clean claims for dental, family medicine, podiatry, behavioral health & ob-gyn specialties
  • Identify, research and resolve issues with EDI report
  • Payment posting & reconciling (Medicaid, Medicare, private insurances & cash)
  • Taking inbound calls from patient & insurances
  • Working with Medicaid, Medicare, private and managed care insurance carriers
  • Effectively complete reports and goals that are presented
  • FQHC

HMSO Billing Lead

Our Lady of Lourdes (HMSO)
Haddon Heights, NJ
06.2010 - 09.2019
  • Leading a team of 18 employees to successfully maintain operational flow in the billing department
  • Bill testing and office visits charges for multiple sites for cardiology practice
  • Recover reimbursement for partially paid claims, denied and rejected claims
  • Working with commercial insurance, Medicaid, Medicare, workers comp, and auto insurance policies
  • Monitoring reconciliation report for testing throughout the hospital system ensuring the process in the department is conducted in a manner that is consistent with protocol and compliant with federal, state and payer regulations
  • Maintaining a high level of customer service care for inbound billing calls
  • Maintaining a 24 hour billing turn around after services

Medical Billing Specialist/ A/R Representative

Associated Cardiovascular Consultants
Cherry Hill, NJ
02.2007 - 06.2010
  • Entered manual hospital and electronic office charges for cardiology group within 24hrs
  • Recovered reimbursement for denied/unpaid claims from insurance companies
  • Completed daily deposits and payment postings
  • Entered data on invoices ensuring proper coding on documents
  • Posted payments by recording cash, checks, and credit card transactions
  • Collect on accounts by sending invoice reminders and communication with patients and insurance

Education

High School Diploma -

Woodrow Wilson High School
Camden, NJ

Certificate - Medical Billing & Coding

Harris School of Business
Cherry Hill, NJ

Skills

  • Team development
  • ECW
  • EPIC
  • DENTRIX
  • INTERGY & NEX GEN
  • ICD-10
  • CPT
  • Microsoft Word & Excel
  • Claims processing
  • Patient account management
  • Collections
  • Financial reporting
  • Month-end closing procedures

Timeline

Billing Supervisor

Advocare The Farm
03.2023 - Current

Medical/Dental Billing Specialist

Camcare Health Corp.
09.2019 - 02.2023

HMSO Billing Lead

Our Lady of Lourdes (HMSO)
06.2010 - 09.2019

Medical Billing Specialist/ A/R Representative

Associated Cardiovascular Consultants
02.2007 - 06.2010

High School Diploma -

Woodrow Wilson High School

Certificate - Medical Billing & Coding

Harris School of Business
Sara Farmer