Medical Billing Human Resources

PATRIA LIZARDI, NCICS

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Orlando, FL 32820 Cell: 407-***-****

OBJECTIVE

To obtain a position as a professional Medical Billing and Coding Specialist where my knowledge,

skills and abilities can make a significant contribution by maintaining a reliable billing and coding

system in your company/practice. Bilingual (English / Spanish).

EDUCATION

Florida Technical College, Orlando, FL

Medical Billing & Coding Specialist Diploma Program – GPA 4.00

July 2010

University of Puerto Rico, San Juan, P.R.

Bachelor of Arts / Major in Psychology

June 1973

MEDICAL BILLING & CODING SKILLS

Theory Study

• Medical Terminology • Disease Processes with Symptomology

• Anatomy & Physiology • Medical Law & Ethics

Medical Coding Skills

• Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) Coding for Outpatient Facilities

• Healthcare Common Procedure Coding Systems (HCPCS) Coding for Outpatient Facilities

• International Classification of Diseases, 9th Revision, Clinical Modifications (ICD-9-CM)

Volumes 1 & 2 Coding for Outpatient and Inpatient Facilities

Health Insurance Skills

• Medical Insurance Billing for both Outpatient & Inpatient Facilities

• Electronic & Manual Claims Processing

• HIPAA Privacy Practices

• Front Desk/Receptionist Duties

• Review of EOB

• Medical Records

• Managing A/R

• Health Insurance Verification, Preauthorization & Collections

• Understanding of Medicare, Medicaid, Blue Cross/Blue Shield, Workers’ Compensation,

TRICARE/CHAMPVA, and Various Private Insurance Plans

OTHER SKILLS

• Coaching / Training / Mentoring

• Recruiting / Interviewing / Hiring

• Personnel Supervision

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EXPERIENCE

Dr. Mirtha Cuevas, MD, (Pediatrics), Orlando, FL May 2010 – June 2010

Medical Billing & Coding Specialist Extern

• Posted payments from Medicaid and private insurance companies utilizing Premier

Management computer software.

• Processed secondary claims and submitted to insurance companies with the completed CMS-

1500 form.

• Ensured accuracy of codes prior to submitting claims.

• Posted patient co-payments and sent out billing statements to patients.

• Followed up with Medicaid, Medicare and insurance companies regarding unpaid claims.

Quality Mortgage Corporation, Orlando, FL September 2005 – October 2007

Office Manager

• Supervised clerical staff of three people.

• Managed and maintained files and attendance records.

• Compiled technical and statistical data for reports.

• Ensured quality customer service was provided to all clients.

Treasury Department of Puerto Rico, San Juan, P.R. February 1993 – December 2000

Human Resources Director

• Assisted the Auxiliary Secretary of Human Resources in the direction and planning of all

aspects of the management and operations of HR office.

• Recruited, screened and hired employees for all departments of the agency.

• Handled and resolved employee relations issues.

• Evaluated the performance of the human resources employees in order to assure a service of

excellence to the employees of the Treasury Department and the general public.

CERTIFICATIONS

• National Certified Insurance & Coding Specialist (NCICS)

National Center for Competency Testing

June 2010

• Certified Professional Coder – Pending

American Academy of Professional Coders

Anticipated Date: August 2010

AWARDS/ACCOMPLISHMENTS

• Florida Technical College, Orlando, FL

Dean’s List

Road to Success Award

Leadership Program

Alpha Beta Kappa National Honor Society

PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS

• Member, American Academy of Professional Coders

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