Stacey Patturelli
Malden
Summary
Results-driven Billing & Coding Specialist with a strong foundation in medical coding and billing procedures. Known for attention to detail and ability to resolve discrepancies, ensuring compliance and reducing claim denials.
Overview
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Work History
Billing & Coding Specialist
Beth Israel Lahey Hospital
10.2025 - Current
- Processed medical billing and coding claims for accuracy and compliance with regulations.
- Utilized electronic health record systems to enter and manage patient data efficiently.
- Collaborated with healthcare providers to resolve billing discrepancies and issues promptly.
- Assisted in maintaining up-to-date knowledge of coding guidelines and insurance policies.
- Reviewed and verified insurance eligibility for patients prior to service delivery.
- Supported audits by preparing documentation and ensuring adherence to coding standards.
- Review all CPT, HPCS, and ICD 10 codes assigned to claims to ensure accuracy for billing.
- Contributed to team efforts in streamlining billing processes, enhancing overall efficiency.
- Ensured compliance with industry standards, staying up-to-date on changes in medical billing codes and regulations.
- Collaborated with healthcare providers to clarify ambiguous or incomplete diagnostic information for accurate coding.
- Boosted staff productivity, conducting regular training sessions on best practices in medical billing and coding.
- Successfully transitioned between different specialty areas within the organization, adapting quickly to new workflows and specific coding requirements unique to each department.
- Actively participated in departmental meetings, sharing knowledge on emerging trends in the field of medical billing and coding practices.
- Implemented quality control measures to minimize errors in data entry and reduce instances of rejected claims due to incorrect information.
- Reduced claim denials by meticulously reviewing medical records for accurate coding and documentation.
- Researched and resolved billing discrepancies to enable accurate billing.
- Worked with multiple departments to check proper billing information.
Education
Associate of Science - Health Information Technology
Fisher College
Boston, MA05-2008
Skills
- ICD-10 proficiency
- HIPAA compliance
- Data entry speed excellent
- Denial management
- Insurance verification
- Clinical documentation review
- Medical coding expertise
- Revenue cycle management
- CPT coding
- Problem-solving capacity
- Payment posting
- Medical terminology mastery
- Medical billing procedures
- Medicare and medicaid regulations
- Charge entry accuracy
- HCPCS level II coding
- Third-party payer guidelines
- Problem-solving
- Attention to detail
- Team collaboration
- Multitasking and organization
- Billing systems and software
- Verbal and written communication
- Decision-making
- Claim submission
- Claims processing
- Patient account management
- Analytical thinking
- Conflict resolution
- Month-end closing procedures
- Records organization and review
- Audit procedures
- Research and due diligence
- Medical coding
- Report generation
- Coding proficiency
- Insurance confirmation
- Billing dispute resolution
- Medical billing and collections
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Time management
- Multitasking Abilities
- Excellent communication
- Organizational skills
- Microsoft office
- Billing and invoicing
- Continuous learning mindset
Certification
- AAPC certified. #01603891
Timeline
Billing & Coding Specialist
Beth Israel Lahey Hospital
10.2025 - Current
Associate of Science - Health Information Technology
Fisher College