Dispatcher

• Sep 2020 - Present

Secretary 3

• Dec 2015 - Sep 2020

Animal Research Program Animal Research Program

Tax Preparer

• Jan 2015 - May 2015

Tax Preparation, Business to Business advertising, Advertising with the public Tax Preparation, Business to Business advertising, Advertising with the public

President and owner

• Mar 2007 - Oct 2014

Actively maintained current working knowledge of CPT and ICD-9 coding principles,government regulation,Demonstrated knowledge of HIPAA Privacy and Security Regulations by appropriately handling patient information.Received, organized and maintained all coding and reimbursement periodicals and updates. Initiated, performed and documented quarterly coding audits for physicians.Appropriately and correctly identified errors and re-filed denied/rejected claims as theywere received from reports from system.Added modifiers as appropriate, coded narrative diagnoses and verified diagnoses.Interpreted medical reports to apply appropriate ICD-9, CPT-4 and HCPCS codes. Interacted with providers and other medical professionals regarding billing anddocumentation policies, procedures and regulations.Accurately posted and sent out all medical claims. Thoroughly reviewed remittance codes from EOBS/AR's .Submitted electronic/paper claims documentation for timely filing. Completed appeals and filed and submitted claims.Responded to correspondence from insurance companies. Posted and adjusted payments from insurance companies. Show less

Office Manager

• Aug 1997 - Feb 2007

Treated all patients, their families, visitors, peers, staff and providers in a pleasantand courteous manner. Printed and reviewed monthly patient aging reports.Thoroughly investigated past due invoices and minimized number of unpaid accounts. Precisely completed appropriate claimspaperwork,documentation and system entry.Correctly coded and billed medical claims for various hospital and nursing facilities.Completed registration quickly and cordially for all new patients. Treated all patients, their families, visitors, peers, staff and providers in a pleasantand courteous manner. Printed and reviewed monthly patient aging reports.Thoroughly investigated past due invoices and minimized number of unpaid accounts. Precisely completed appropriate claimspaperwork,documentation and system entry.Correctly coded and billed medical claims for various hospital and nursing facilities.Completed registration quickly and cordially for all new patients.

Admission Representative & Unit Secretary

• Oct 1993 - Nov 1999

Updated patient financial information to guarantee accuracy. Treated all patients, their families, visitors, peers, staff and providers in a pleasant and courteous manner. Recorded and filed patient data and medical records. Precisely completed appropriate claims paperwork, documentation and system entry. Strictly followed all federal and state guidelines for release of information. Prepared patient charts, pre-admissions and consent forms as necessary. Completed registration quickly and cordially for all new patients. Accurately entered procedure codes, diagnosis codes and patient information into billing software. Demonstrated knowledge of HIPAA Privacy and Security Regulations by appropriately handling patient information. Expertly transcribed medical reports for a variety of physicians in a hospital setting. Interacted with providers and other medical professionals regarding billing and documentation policies, procedures and regulations. Confirmed patient information, collected copays and verified insurance. Data entry on procedure codes for emergency room, impatient and outpatient services. Wrote clear and detailed clinical phone messages for physicians. Arranged and assisted with hospital admissions. Entered orders into the EMR system efficiently and without errors. Ensured compliance with medical/legal requirements, JCAHO standards. Maintained strict patient and physician confidentiality. Certifications and Credentials Family Practice Medical Billing Show less