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Sherri Brainard

Summary

Driven and analytical professional with a solid background in coding principles and a talent for team collaboration. Possessing a deep understanding of software development lifecycles, excelling in project management and process optimization. Goal-oriented approach focuses on streamlining coding operations and enhancing team performance to drive efficiency and deliver exceptional results.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Payment poster

Delaware Orthopaedic Specialist (RMMS)
11.2023 - 04.2024
  • Accurately posted insurance payments, adjustments and takebacks both electronic and manually
  • Handled payments transactions from patients regarding their accounts
  • Communicated effectively with others through active listing and dynamic interpersonal skills
  • Investigated daily variances and corrected errors to resolve discrepancies

Medical Billing and Coding Manager

Delaware Orthopaedic Specialist (RMMS)
01.2015 - 11.2023
  • Communicated to 25 physician, also DME and occupational therapy, on all Medicare/ NCCI, government and insurance policy updates
  • Re-structured and revitalized office procedures and productivity for the billing department and other department in the practice
  • Managed and coordinated the main functions of 15 + medical billing staff members, including coders and payment posters
  • Overseeing of all daily billing and collection processes, surpassed high quality standards and customer service
  • Supervised accounts that collect over 30 million per year

Medical Billing and Coding Specialist

Delaware Orthopaedic Specialist (RMMS)
10.2005 - 01.2015
  • Coded and charged CPT and ICD-9/ ICD-10 codes with the appropriate modifiers to ensure accurate billing for 5 doctors exceeding 22 million per year
  • Used coding systems (Decision Health, Code-X) to verify appropriate coding CPT, HCPCS, ICD-9, ICD-10 for surgery and in office treatment of care
  • Worked claim denials for all insurance companies, government, commercial, auto & work comp
  • Answered questions from attorneys, insurance companies and patients

Skills

  • Effective communication skills
  • HIPAA compliance
  • Project management
  • Accurate data entry
  • Team leadership
  • Insurance verification
  • Software development
  • Coding standards

Certification

*In the process in getting certified in Risk Adjustment coder, Medical Auditor & Compliance Office through the AAPC

Timeline

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Delaware Orthopaedic Specialist (RMMS)
11.2023 - 04.2024

Medical Billing and Coding Manager

Delaware Orthopaedic Specialist (RMMS)
01.2015 - 11.2023

Medical Billing and Coding Specialist

Delaware Orthopaedic Specialist (RMMS)
10.2005 - 01.2015

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