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Varalakshmi Karri

Richmond,VA

Summary

Organized Medical Billing Specialist with CPC-A certification thoroughly versed in medical coding and HIPAA requirements. Personable professional with 3 months hands-on experience , resolving claim denials ,reviewing patient's eligibilty and maintaining billing reports. Accommodating and helpful team player proficient in jobs-related billing software. Recent graduate with excellent research, technical, and problem-solving skills. Detail-oriented and able to learn new concepts quickly. Organized and motivated employee eager to apply time management and organizational skills in various environments. Seeking entry-level opportunities to expand skills while facilitating company growth.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Medical Billing Specialist

PPV KIDS
Richmond, VA
11.2023 - Current
  • Reviewed patients' insurance coverage, deductibles, possible insurance carrier payments and remaining balances not covered under policies.
  • Interpreted medical terminology and pharmacological information to translate information into coding system.
  • Provided customer service support to patients who had questions about their bills or payments due.
  • Applied HIPAA privacy and security regulations while handling patient information.
  • Applied payments, adjustments, and denials into medical manager system.
  • Reviewed and verified benefits and eligibility with speed and precision.
  • Communicated with insurance representatives to complete claims processing or resolve problem claims.
  • Completed and submitted appeals for denied claims.
  • Monitored past due accounts and pursued collections on outstanding invoices.
  • Monitored aging accounts receivable balances ensuring timely resolution of outstanding balances.
  • Identified errors and re-filed denied or rejected claims quickly to prevent payment delays.
  • Processed credit card payments from patients in accordance with office policy.

Jewelry Sales Associate

Macys Department Store
Richmond, CA
11.2019 - 07.2020
  • Demonstrated product knowledge to answer customer questions and inquiries.
  • Maintained knowledge of sales and promotions, return policies and security practices.
  • Ticketed, arranged and displayed merchandise to promote sales.
  • Described merchandise and explained use, operation and care.
  • Performed daily opening and closing procedures such as counting cash drawers and setting alarms.
  • Attended regular staff meetings to share ideas for improving store operations.
  • Recommended, selected and located merchandise based on customer desires.
  • Engaged in suggestive selling techniques to increase sales volume.
  • Resolved customer complaints in a professional manner.
  • Maintained records related to sales for store management.
  • Opened and closed cash registers by counting money, separating charge slips and balancing drawers.
  • Processed payments using point-of-sale systems, credit card machines, and cash registers.

Education

Certification - Medical Billing And Coding

HCPS Adult Education
Richmond, VA
07-2023

Bachelor of Science - Biochemistry And Biotechnology

Andhra University
Visakhapatnam
04-2006

Skills

  • Files and Records Management
  • Quality-Oriented Team Player
  • Billing and Collection Procedures
  • Claims Processing
  • Charge posting
  • submitting appeals
  • Insurance Verification
  • ICD-10, CPT and HCPCS knowledge

Certification

CPC-A from AAPC

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Medical Billing Specialist

PPV KIDS
11.2023 - Current

Jewelry Sales Associate

Macys Department Store
11.2019 - 07.2020

Certification - Medical Billing And Coding

HCPS Adult Education

Bachelor of Science - Biochemistry And Biotechnology

Andhra University

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