Trena Cooper, PO Box *****, Aurora, CO *****, Mobile 303-***-****,
abjvv5@r.postjobfree.com
Objective
Processing/Adjusting HealthCare insurance claims is where my skills and experience are effectively
utilized for increased efficiency and productivity. Working in a team environment gives me the ability
to work well with others. I have over 10 years of Insurance claims experience.
Professional Work History
September 2009-May 2010, Triage Representive, Kelly Services at BlueCross BlueShield,
Denver, CO
Correspondence reviewer, routing professional and facility claims from an EDI system to the correct
location. Responsible for using a variety of computer programs and investigation tools in order to
distribute threw out the company.
July 2009-Aug 2009, Migration Eligibility Specialist, Insurance Overload Staffing at CIGNA
Healthcare, Denver, CO
Responsible for auditing membership data elements for groups migrating from existing system to
new system. Responsible for loading and clean up of member eligibility into the system as needed.
June 2008-Sept 2008, Claims Processor, Kelly Services at Blue Cross Blue Shield, Denver,
CO
Keys, processes healthcare claims in accordance with claims policies and procedures. Good
understanding of the application of benefit contracts, pricing, processing, policies, procedures,
government regulations, coordination of benefits & healthcare terminology. Good working knowledge
of claims being processed using WGS systems.
Oct 2002-Mar 2008, Claims Processor Sr Associate, CIGNA Government Services,
Nashville, TN
Examines and processes paper claims and electronic claims. Determines whether to return, pend,
deny, adjust or pay claims within policies. Determines steps necessary for adjudication. Follows
established departmental policies and procedures, operating memos and corporate policies to
resolve claims and claims issues. Settles claims with claimants in accordance with policy provisions
Compares claim application and/or provider statement with policy file and other records to evaluate
completeness and validity of claim. Maintaining productivity and quality standards as they are
determines by the business unit; working with other team members and management to continually
identify process improvements within the organization; and cooperating with management and other
business partners to complete task/duties and assigned.
Adjusted claims that needed corrections
Researched cases to make sure corrections where needed
Worked with HCPC codes & ICD-9 codes, 1500 forms
Medicare Part B, Medicare Guidelines
MCS System
Nov 2000-Apr 2002, Provider Network Operations, Focus Healthcare Management,
Franklin TN
Conducts comparison of contract data relative to provider data and/or demographic and
reimbursement data submitted for processing. Assesses the accuracy of provider data processed in
accordance with documented and standard operating policies and procedures.
Jul 1995-Nov 2000, Claims Examiner, CIGNA Healthcare, Nashville TN
Examines and processes paper claims and/or electronic claims. Determines whether to return, pend,
deny or pay claims within policies. Determines steps necessary for adjudication. Follows established
departmental policies and procedures, operating memos and corporate policies to resolve claims
and claim issues. Settles claims with claimants in accordance with policy provisions. Compares claim
application and/or provider statement with policy file and other records to evaluate completeness
and validity of claim. Interacts with agents and claimants by mail or phone to correct claim form
errors or omission and to investigate questionable entries. Typically responsible for independently
reviewing moderately complex claims.
Education
Spokane Falls Community College, Spokane, WA
Accounting
Barnes Business College, Denver, CO
Office Specialist
Accounting
Graduated, Hinkley High School, Aurora, CO
Professional Profile Training
Claims Adjustments
Claims Processing
Express Adjustments
Skills
Microsoft Office (Word, Basic Excel, Outlook & Online)
10-key by touch (11,000 KSPH)
Strong Data Entry
Customer Service
Administrative/Clerical
Excellent organizational skills