KIMBERLY PAXTON
Slaughter
Summary
Results-driven Medical Billing Specialist with over 10 years of experience in Revenue Cycle Management (RCM) and an Associate Degree in Healthcare Administration. Proven expertise in ICD-10/CPT coding and claims billing across diverse specialties, including OB-GYN, chiropractic, and behavioral health. Eager to leverage a comprehensive understanding of the complete revenue cycle in a remote setting, demonstrating meticulous attention to detail and a commitment to optimizing financial performance. Prepared to contribute to a dynamic team and enhance operational efficiency through effective billing practices.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Small Business Owner
Small Business Owner & Operator
Slaughter, LA
10.2017 - Current
- Business Operations: Launched and managed all aspects of a small business, including strategic planning, service delivery, and brand management.
- Financial Administration: Directed all financial functions and new client negotiations.
- Client Management: Built and sustained a loyal customer base through effective communication.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
Professional Development & Family Management
Career Break
01.2014 - 01.2026
- Maintained industry knowledge through self-directed study of updated ICD-10/ICD-11 coding standards and remote healthcare technology trends.
Patient Financial Consultant
Santé Center for Healing
Argyle, TX
09.2009 - 09.2013
- Managed full-cycle patient billing for high-volume behavioral health facility.
- Conducted financial consultations for prospective patients, performing benefit verification and designing customized payment plans to ensure facility revenue stability.
- Collaborated directly with the CFO and Business Office Manager during daily intake meetings.
- Optimized daily reconciliation processes and collection cycles through proactive account monitoring.
Billing Administrator
Glen Lakes OB-GYN
Dallas, TX
01.2006 - 01.2009
- Spearheaded all billing and coding operations for laboratory services, surgeries and procedures.
- Improved cash flow by aggressively working A/R reports and appealing denied claims.
- Managed front-office operations, including benefit verification and the implementation of new billing procedures that reduced entry errors.
- Generated financial reports for management.
Billing Specialist
Family Care Chiropractic
Lewisville, TX
01.2003 - 01.2006
- Executed daily submission of all insurance claims and precise posting of EOBs and payments.
- Facilitated weekly troubleshooting meetings to identify and resolve billing discrepancies.
- Developed and implemented billing policies that streamlined patient intake and payments.
Medical Secretary / Biller
Ralph R. Parker, M.D.
Dallas, TX
01.1998 - 01.2002
- Administered primary administrative and billing functions, including surgery scheduling and managed care credentialing for the physician.
- Managed the end-to-end billing process for office visits and procedures, ensuring 100% accuracy.
Education
Associate of Arts - Healthcare Administration
University of Phoenix
Skills
- Revenue Cycle Management: Claims Processing, Denial Management, Payment Posting, & EOB Reconciliation, Ability to recognize and remedy trends efficiently
- Coding & Compliance: ICD-10, CPT, HCPCS, and HIPAA Regulations
- Financial Administration: Accounts Receivable (A/R) Reporting, Collections, and Patient payments
- Technical Proficiency: Microsoft Office Suite, Electronic Health Records (EHR), and ERAs
- Practice Management: Physician Credentialing, Benefit Verification, and Front-Office Operations
- Problem-solving abilities
- Multitasking
- Claims analysis
- Claims investigation
- Attention to detail
- Customer service
- Data entry
- Insurance coverage verification
- Complete Revenue Cycle Knowledge
Timeline
Small Business Owner
Small Business Owner & Operator
10.2017 - Current
Professional Development & Family Management
Career Break
01.2014 - 01.2026
Patient Financial Consultant
Santé Center for Healing
09.2009 - 09.2013
Billing Administrator
Glen Lakes OB-GYN
01.2006 - 01.2009
Billing Specialist
Family Care Chiropractic
01.2003 - 01.2006
Medical Secretary / Biller
Ralph R. Parker, M.D.
01.1998 - 01.2002
Associate of Arts - Healthcare Administration
University of Phoenix