Judy LaCava
Baton Rouge
Summary
Organized Medical Biller thoroughly versed in medical coding and HIPAA requirements. Personable professional with several years of hands-on experience claiming refunds, reviewing claims, and maintaining billing reports. Accommodating and helpful team player proficient in job-related billing software.
Results-driven Medical Billing and Collections Specialist recognized for high productivity and efficient task completion. Skilled in medical coding, insurance verification, and account reconciliation to ensure timely payments and reduce discrepancies. Excel in communication, problem-solving, and time management, utilizing these soft skills to navigate complex billing environments effectively and maintain positive relationships with both providers and patients.
Overview
37
37
years of professional experience
Work History
Manager
Owner Operator Independent
Baton Rouge
06.2020 - Current
- Managed daily operations and coordinated staff schedules for optimal performance.
- Oversaw inventory management and ensured adequate supply levels were maintained.
- Implemented training programs to enhance employee skills and workplace safety.
Owner
01.1999 - 12.2003
- Assisted new providers with officer operations, Medicare/Medicaid regulations, billing procedures, and other items necessary for the opening of their agency.
- Held seminars for consulting agencies and sold billing software and consulting agencies.
- Customer Service
Collector
HealthSouth Diagnostic
01.2000 - 12.2000
- Responsible for collections, billing, month-end reporting, and data entry
- Customer Service
- Prior Authorization
Claims Representative
Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Louisiana
01.1998 - 12.1999
- Reviewed claims for errors and missing information and process claims to pay.
- Customer service
Compliance Officer
Home Care Center, Inc.
01.1996 - 12.1998
- Assisted in openings of new agencies in Louisiana and Texas.
- Hired office personnel.
- Ordered office supplies, equipment, and furniture.
- Trained new employees in data entry, Medicare/Medicaid guidelines, private insurance, and billing.
- Organized local personnel files, private billing, adjustments, denials, phone support, and customer service.
Billing Officer
01.1993 - 12.1995
- Handled office operations, policies, and procedures and held seminars for home care and consulting agencies.
Billing Officer
Amedisys Home Health, Inc. (Innovative-Resource Management Corporation)
01.1992 - 12.1993
- Assisted in the openings of new agencies in Louisiana and Texas.
- Hired office personnel.
- Ordered office supplies, equipment, and furniture.
- Trained new employees in data entry, Medicare/Medicaid and guidelines.
- Organized personnel files, private billing, adjustments, denials, and phone support.
- Handled office operations, policies and procedures, and license preparations.
- Held training seminars for employees.
- Customer Service
Billing Supervisor
SunAlliance Healthcare Services
01.1992 - 12.1993
- Supervised 10-15 Billing Department employees, including temporary agency employees.
- Created and established billing policies and procedures.
- Coordinated nationwide radiology billing to Medicare, Medicaid, HMOs, and commercial insurance.
- Documented payroll and month-end reports and implemented corporate newsletter.
- Customer Service
Billing Coordinator
Golden Age Home Care
01.1989 - 12.1993
- Billed Medicare/Medicaid and insurance claims, posted payments, performed adjustments and denials.
- A/R Follow up.
- Performed billing audits, and collections.
- Trained office personnel throughout Louisiana and Texas.
- Customer Service
Education
High School -
Morgan City High School
Technical School -
Young Memorial Technical School
Skills
- Communicating with physicians and medical staff to ensure all claims are correct to submit to the clearinghouse Post all payments and make deposits Communication with patients Inbound and outbound calls Month end reports Physician credentialing
Timeline
Manager
Owner Operator Independent
06.2020 - Current
Collector
HealthSouth Diagnostic
01.2000 - 12.2000
Owner
01.1999 - 12.2003
Claims Representative
Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Louisiana
01.1998 - 12.1999
Compliance Officer
Home Care Center, Inc.
01.1996 - 12.1998
Billing Officer
01.1993 - 12.1995
Billing Officer
Amedisys Home Health, Inc. (Innovative-Resource Management Corporation)
01.1992 - 12.1993
Billing Supervisor
SunAlliance Healthcare Services
01.1992 - 12.1993
Billing Coordinator
Golden Age Home Care
01.1989 - 12.1993
High School -
Morgan City High School
Technical School -
Young Memorial Technical School