Dynamic professional with extensive experience at Kaiser Permanente, excelling in claim adjudication and medical coding. Proven ability to enhance customer support through effective communication and meticulous attention to detail. Skilled in troubleshooting and data analysis, consistently achieving high accuracy in claims processing and resolution of discrepancies.
● Review and verify patient information, insurance coverage, and medical codes to ensure accuracy.
● Adjudicate medical claims based on insurance policy terms, medical necessity, and regulatory guidelines.
● Validate diagnosis and procedure codes (ICD-10, CPT/HCPCS) submitted on claims for accuracy.
● Investigate and resolve claim discrepancies, coding errors, and billing issues through communication.
● Analyze claim denials and appeals, identify root causes, and take corrective actions to resubmit or appeal.
● Maintain accurate records of claims processing activities, generate reports on claim status, payment trends, and denial rates, and document audit trails for compliance purposes.
● Analyze reimbursement rates, fee schedules, and payer contracts to ensure accurate reimbursement.
● Monitor payer contracts, fee schedules, and reimbursement policies to ensure compliance.
● Manage the revenue cycle process, including claims submission, payment posting, & denial management.
● Conduct coding audits and reviews of medical claims to ensure coding accuracy.
● Track and analyze key performance indicators (KPIs) related to reimbursement.
● Provide education and training to healthcare providers and staff on coding best practices, documentation requirements, and reimbursement policies to support accurate claims submission and maximize reimbursement potential.
● Prepare and submit medical claims, invoices, and billing statements to insurance companies.
● Enter charges for medical services rendered into billing systems accurately, ensuring alignment.
● Verify insurance coverage, eligibility, and benefits for patients, confirming authorization requirements.
● Process payments received from insurance companies, patients, and third-party payers.
● Assist patients with understanding their medical bills, insurance coverage, and financial assistance options, providing guidance and support in navigating the billing process and resolving billing disputes.
Claim adjudication
Medical necessity guidelines
Coverage determination
Eligibility verification
Cost containment strategies
Pre-approval management
Reconsiderations handling
Policy compliance
Claim discrepancy identification
Claim rework calculations
Work assignment distribution
Mentoring specialists
Outbound information gathering
High-volume production experience
Multi-tasking skills
Self-funding processing
DG system proficiency