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Kristy Fields

Baton Rouge

Summary

Dedicated and detail oriented Behavioral Health Utilization Review Specialist with over 3 years of experience in securing authorizations for mental health and substance abuse treatment

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Utilization Review Specialist

Woodlake Addiction Recovery Center
Baton Rouge, LA
09.2022 - 03.2026

Obtain initial and concurrent authorizations for all levels of care

Ambulatory Detox, 3.7 Detox, 3.7 Co-Occurring, RTC, PHP, IOP, OP

Provided discharge clinicals

Provide notice of approvals and review updates

Communicate with billing when needed

File retros and appeals when needed

Education

High School Diploma -

Northshore High School
Slidell, LA

Skills

  • Expertise in ASAM criteria application
  • Experienced with EMRs
  • Experienced in healthcare portals
  • Understanding of ICD 10 coding for SUD and mental health
  • Knowledgeable with retros and appeals
  • Skilled in clinical review and assessment using DSM-5 Proficient in Excel, Adobe, Word, and Google Sheets
  • Independent and collaborative teamwork
  • Experienced with peer review

Timeline

Utilization Review Specialist

Woodlake Addiction Recovery Center
09.2022 - 03.2026

High School Diploma -

Northshore High School
Kristy Fields