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Sharmila Ashok Kumar

Monmouth Junction,NJ

Summary

I am seeking employment with a progressive, reputable company that will provide challenges and opportunities for growth and advancement, utilizing my coding experience.

Overview

1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Princeton Orthopaedic Associates
09.2015 - 10.2016
  • Manage the complete billing cycle, from submitting claims to posting payments.
  • Address denials through corrective actions, including insurance follow-ups, claim corrections, appeals, ensuring timely reimbursements.
  • Conduct basic audits of office dictations to minimize coding errors.
  • Ensure strict adherence to HIPPA regulations and maintain confidentiality of patient information.
  • Handle patient insurance and billing inquiries with professionalism and empathy.
  • Surgical charges entry outpatient, Inpatient & ER
  • Insurance and Patient payment posting.
  • Audits sent patient records to Insurance as request.
  • Conduct duties in a professional and timely fashion.
  • Achieve maximum reimbursement for services provided.
  • Deploy, maintain and report on various programs.

Skills

  • Strong knowledge of ICD-10, CPT, HCPCS, and HIPAA guidelines
  • Proficient in medical software, including Athenahealth /Centricity, SRS Health (EMR System), and Rivet (revenue management system)
  • Advanced computer literacy with expertise in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel) and the Windows environment
  • Comprehensive understanding of accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger, and reconciliations
  • Skilled in high-quality customer service and resolving patient billing inquiries effectively
  • Proven ability to identify and address operational issues to maintain smooth workflows
  • Quick leaner, adaptable to evolving systems and industry needs

Certification

Certified Professional Coder (CPC) – AAPC 2015

Timeline

Princeton Orthopaedic Associates
09.2015 - 10.2016
Sharmila Ashok Kumar