Lamanda (Mandy) LaRosa

**** ********* ***, ********, ** 30066

Phone 404-***-****

Email acee8i@r.postjobfree.com

Objective: To utilize my experience in medical coding and billing to assist an organization in

achieving

its overall goals. Energetic and enthusiastic with quick learning skills. Enjoys a

challenge.

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

Over 18 years experience in medical office including office management, CPC, financial billing

and collections.

Highly experienced in all phases of medical billing – Medicare, Champus, HMO’s, PPO’s and

private insurance carriers.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

10/2006 – Present Atlanta Women’s Healthcare Specialists, CPC

Responsible for coding and entering charges of all office, inpatient, outpatient, diagnostic tests for

16 Physicians.

Review all Operative Reports for coding surgeries accurately.

Utilize CPT, ICD-9, HCPCS level III Books on a daily basis.

Chart auditing and consulting.

Coding Compliance Committee.

08/1997 – 2006 Atlanta OB/GYN (became part of Atlanta Women’s Healthcare in 1996),

Financial Manager/Assistant Office Manager

Responsible for overseeing business office personnel and assisting with operations management.

Coordinate systems and procedures with data entry, claims reviews and personnel functions to

ensure efficient operations.

Prepare month-end closing and review financial reporting.

Post hospital charges, office charges, payments and adjustments.

Research and resolve incorrect claims reimbursement by insurance carriers.

Provide follow-up on denied claims.

Patients Statements and collection letters.

Coordinated financial team and front office meetings.

Review and sign off on all refund requests.

07/1992 – June 1997 Terry Millette, M.D. Neurology, Pascagoula, MS, Office Manager

Responsibilities included planning, directing and controlling the billing, collections, payroll and

office functions for 8 employees.

Performed evaluations, hiring and termination of employees.

Handled Worker’s Comp claims.

Electronic Claims

Made daily deposits and distributed work load.

Completed disability forms.

Worked credit reports.

Handled computer software issues

Worked with VERSYSS software and Alpha II ICD-9/CPT coding software.

07/1988 – March 1991 John W. DeGroote, M.D., Internal Medicine and Endocrinology,

Pascagoula, MS, Billing Specialist, Receptionist

Posted charges, payments, and adjustments

Prepared month-end closing.

Made daily deposits.

Generated patient statements

Scheduled appointments

Typed all letters for physician and patients.

Worked front office when necessary.

EDUCATION

High School Graduate – Moss Point High School

CPC – American Academy of Professional Coders

Medical Terminology, University Of South Alabama

CONTINUING EDUCATION

15 Coding CEU’s per year thru American Academy of Professional Coders

Practice Management for Neurologists, AMA

Managing Managed Care, Practice Management Institute

The Business of Practice Management, Practice Management Institute

Specialty Coding and Insurance Billing Specialist, McVey

REFERENCES AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST

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