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Surya Sarella

Astoria,OR

Summary

Efficient Medical Coder with sound knowledge of billing systems for collecting, posting and managing account payments. Submitting claims and following up with insurance companies. Partners and communicates with internal and external teams to align billing objectives.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience

Work History

Travel CNA

Travel CNA
Vancouver, WA
04.2021 - Current
  • Maintained clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.
  • Dressed, groomed and fed patients with limited physical abilities to support basic needs.
  • Helped clients stay happy and healthy by providing mental and emotional support.
  • Improved patient outlook and daily living through compassionate care.
  • Helped transition patient between bed, wheelchair and automobile to provide safe mobility support.
  • Ran errands for clients and drove to appointments to maintain wellness and support daily living needs.
  • Tracked and reported clients' progress based on observations and conversations.
  • Greeted patients and families with enthusiastic, compassionate attitude to establish long-term professional relationships.
  • Developed strong and trusting rapport with patients to facilitate smooth, quality care.

Medical Billing Specialist

Reliance Medical Clinics
Richland, WA
03.2022 - 07.2022
  • Reviewed patients' insurance coverage, deductibles, possible insurance carrier payments and remaining balances not covered under policies.
  • Posted and adjusted payments from insurance companies.
  • Identified errors and re-filed denied or rejected claims quickly to prevent payment delays.
  • Reviewed and verified benefits and eligibility with speed and precision.
  • Applied payments, adjustments and denials into medical manager system.
  • Prepared billing statements for patients, ensuring correct diagnostic coding.
  • Collaborated closely with other departments to resolve claims issues.
  • Entered procedure codes, diagnosis codes and patient information.
  • Contacted insurance providers to verify insurance information and obtain billing authorization.

Medical Coding and Billing Specialist

Optimos Ind Pvt Ltd
Pune, Maharashtra India
10.2012 - 11.2013
  • Read through patient health data, histories, physician diagnoses and treatments to gain understanding for coding purposes.
  • Added modifiers as appropriate, coded narrative diagnoses and verified diagnoses.
  • Actively maintained current working knowledge of CPT and ICD-9 coding principles, government regulation, protocols and third party requirements regarding billing.
  • Assigned additional diagnosis codes based on specific clinical findings (laboratory, radiology and, pathology reports as well as clinical studies) in support of existing diagnoses.
  • Maintained current working knowledge of CPT and ICD-10 coding principles, government regulation, protocols and third-party billing requirements.
  • Thoroughly reviewed remittance codes from EOBS/AR's.

Medical Billing Specialist

AG Hospital
Nagercoil, Tamil Nadu India
07.2014 - 10.2020
  • Review patients' insurance coverage, including deductibles and copayments.
  • Submit insurance claims accurately and in a timely manner.
  • Follow up with insurance companies on unpaid or denied claims.
  • Post payments from insurance companies and patients into the billing system.
  • Identify and correct billing errors or discrepancies.
  • Communicate with patients regarding their billing statements and payment options.
  • Verify patients' eligibility and benefits with insurance providers.
  • Ensure compliance with coding and billing regulations and guidelines.
  • Collaborate with internal teams to resolve billing issues and improve processes.
  • Maintain confidentiality of patient information and billing records.

Billing Specialist

Oceans Connect Ind Pvt Ltd Pune
Pune, Maharashtra India
05.2005 - 05.2006
  • Calculated billing charges, prepared and submitted claims to insurance companies.
  • Resolved discrepancies between customers' remittances and invoices received.
  • Answered customer inquiries regarding billings, payments, account status.
  • Maintained accurate records of collections, adjustments and denials in the system.
  • Processed credit card transactions through Point-of-Sale terminals or online systems.
  • Assisted in developing strategies for improving collections processes.
  • Provided support to other departments within the organization as needed.
  • Answered customer invoice questions and resolved issues discovered during invoicing and collection process.
  • Investigated and resolved issues to maintain billing accuracy.
  • Worked with team members and leadership to identify and develop process improvements.
  • Processed and sent invoices, adjustments and credit memos to customers.

Education

Certificate Course in Dietician And Nutrition -

VLCC Institute
09.2020

Bachelor of Arts - Economics

Madurai Kamaraj University
04.2010

High School Diploma -

NIOS
08.2003

Skills

  • Working collaboratively
  • Quality-oriented team player
  • Insurance collections
  • Data entry
  • Claim review
  • Billing codes
  • Submission of medical claims
  • Client relationship management
  • Planning and coordination
  • Critical thinking
  • Friendly, positive attitude

Timeline

Medical Billing Specialist

Reliance Medical Clinics
03.2022 - 07.2022

Travel CNA

Travel CNA
04.2021 - Current

Medical Billing Specialist

AG Hospital
07.2014 - 10.2020

Medical Coding and Billing Specialist

Optimos Ind Pvt Ltd
10.2012 - 11.2013

Billing Specialist

Oceans Connect Ind Pvt Ltd Pune
05.2005 - 05.2006

Certificate Course in Dietician And Nutrition -

VLCC Institute

Bachelor of Arts - Economics

Madurai Kamaraj University

High School Diploma -

NIOS

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