Michelle Teems
Rome
Summary
Experienced Medical Coder and Insurance Verification Specialist with over 23 years of experience in the healthcare industry. Skilled in medical coding, insurance verification, billing, and customer service. Proven track record of accuracy, efficiency, and attention to detail.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Medical Coder and Biller
Southeastern Pathology
06.2008 - Current
- Accurately code medical procedures and diagnoses for billing purposes
- Increased coding accuracy by diligently reviewing medical documentation and applying appropriate codes.
- Applied official coding conventions and rules from American Medical Association and Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services to assign diagnostic codes.
- Ensured compliance with industry regulations and guidelines by staying up-to-date on the latest coding changes.
- Reduced claim denials by maintaining thorough knowledge of payer-specific requirements and guidelines.
Insurance Verification Specialist
Floyd Medical Center
06.2005 - 06.2008
- Verify insurance information and obtain pre-authorization for services
- Submit claims and follow up on unpaid or denied claims
- Provide excellent customer service to patients and insurance companies
- Verified insurance coverage and obtained pre-authorization for services
- Assisted patients with financial arrangements and payment plans
- Communicated with insurance companies to resolve billing issues
- Maintained accurate and up-to-date patient records
- Proficient in medical coding systems such as ICD-10 and CPT
- Strong knowledge of insurance policies and procedures
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Attention to detail and accuracy
- Knowledge of medical terminology and anatomy
Education
Georgia Northwestern Technical College
Rome, Georgia01.2005
Skills
- Billing procedures
- Insurance verification
- Appointment scheduling
- Pre-authorization
- Claims submission
- Customer service
- Financial arrangements
- Communication
- Patient record maintenance
- Insurance policies
- Insurance coding (ICD-10 and CPT)
- Attention to detail
- Anatomy
- Medical terminology
- HCPCS coding
Timeline
Medical Coder and Biller
Southeastern Pathology
06.2008 - Current
Insurance Verification Specialist
Floyd Medical Center
06.2005 - 06.2008
Georgia Northwestern Technical College
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