Experienxed and highly capable Registered Nurse with over 30 years of experience. Excellent communication skills. Knowledge of the full revenue cycle with a focus on obtaining maximum reimbursement and minimizing recoupment.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Claims Review Nurse
Cooper University Healthcare
04.2022 - Current
Use clinical knowledge to assist in maximizing revenue
Perform clinical review of patient charts to determine if charges were billed appropriately, write appeal letters to payers to maximize reimbursement
Claims adjustments and coding.
Telephonic Case Manager
UnitedHealth Group
06.2015 - 03.2022
Coordinated care and resources for over 130 Medicare/Medicaid members who are high risk for utilization of services including hospital readmissions
Helped members to navigate the complex health care system, with education and care plan consultations appropriate to their disease process
Supported members' wellness, stability and appropriate use of outpatient care network, including coordinating care, access to durable medical equipment and community resources.
Clinical Claims Review Nurse
United Health Care
06.2016 - 03.2021
Review post service claims for readmissions while adhering to state and federal regulations
Team lead for rapidly growing Medicaid project for pre and post service claims
Present complicated cases to medical directors as needed
Serve as resource to educate co-workers on new state guidelines and procedures.
Nurse Consultant
GPS Healthcare Consulting
04.2014 - 12.2015
Performed onsite financial risk audits in skilled nursing facilities and hospitals across the United States utilizing Federal, State and CMS guidelines
Developed recommendations and solutions to resolve audit disputes which resulted in incomplete audits
Knowledge of billing and coding, medicare and medicaid including UB-04s, revenue codes, itemization of charges, CPT codes, HCPCS codes, ICD 9 diagnoses and procedure codes
Educated providers on how to meet the requirements for state and federal licensing
Reviewed clinical information for medical necessity and appropriate level-of-care utilizing Interqual evidence based tool for patients admitted to the hospital, rehab or Skilled nursing facility.
Health Services Director/Delegating Nurse
Brightview Assisted Living
10.2011 - 05.2014
Designed, updated and ensured proper implementation of a comprehensive care plan for more than 100 residents in accordance with all state and local regulations
Set staffing standards and guidelines to meet service standards and to remain in compliance with any/all regulatory requirements.