Medical Billing Manager
Resume:
Sandy Hopper
*** **** ***** **** . ****** Chapel, TN 37866
Home: 865-***-**** . Cell: 865-***-****
Email: ************@***.***
Objective: Seeking a position where my 26+ years of experience in
electronic medical billing, HCPC & ICD-9 coding, collections,
and industry-specific software applications will be an asset.
Medical Industry Profile:
Medical Billing Specialist with a proven background of
experience and achievements in coding, electronic billing, and
collecting for a diversity of services/procedures. Commitment
to remaining up-to-date with changes in coding and billing as
well as laws regarding third party insurance carriers,
Medicare, Medicaid, and TennCare. Maintain on-going
communication with patients, medical and insurance
professionals, and associates to increase productivity and
resolve issues related to coding and billing. Proficient in
using industry-specific software applications to maximize
productivity and reimbursement. Established a reputation as a
dedicated, honest, and ethical employee. Offer skills and
experience in areas including:
- insurance verification - medical
transcription - collections
- insurance/patient/hospital billing - medical
terminology - HIPPA regulations
- records management -
reimbursement systems - regulatory compliance
Professional Experience:
LOST CREEK RV PARK, Sharps chapel tn 1993-present
my husband is on site manager, i assist in the office with
billing and collections
of all campground billing (
140 rv sites)
MEDICARE BILLING CONSULTANTS, Sharps Chapel, TN, 1990 - 2012
Medical Billing Specialist. (self-employed/contract labor)
. Utilize extensive industry experience to perform
electronic medical billing and collections for physical
therapy, psychiatric practice, and sleep lab services as
well as durable medical equipment.
. Utilize Microsoft applications as well as Medisoft,
Lytech, Emdeon, and Brightree software for
medical billing.
. Perform billing/collections with Medicare, TennCare,
Medicaid, and private insurance companies.
. Contact insurance providers, as needed, to gain
preauthorization for medical equipment services and physical
therapy visits.
. Perform billing and collections for durable medical
equipment services of up to $300,000/month.
. Follow up on unpaid and denied claims to resolve billing
issues or provide additional information on physician's
"medical necessity."
. Gained extensive knowledge and experience with HCPC and
ICD-9 codes.
ARGO MEDICAL SERVICES, Knoxville, TN, 1985 - 1990
Medical Billing Manager.
. Performed all medical billing and collections for this
durable medical equipment company (equipment, hospital beds,
wheelchairs, oxygen, nebulizers, CPAP machines).
. Billed and collected approximately $200,000 per month for
three separate company locations.
FIRST TENNESSEE BANK, Knoxville, TN (prior to 1985)
Teller.
. Initially worked in the check proofing department and was
promoted to Teller.
. Performed daily teller duties that included making
deposits, processing withdrawals, cashing checks, ordering
checks, making cash advances, maintaining the vault, and
quoting loan payoff amounts and balances.
Education: Graduate, Doyle High School, Knoxville, TN 1979
Training: Completed extensive, on-going training on medical
billing and collection procedures.
VOLUNTEER WORK; Mobile Meals (Knox Co), No Child Left Behind Program
(Claiborne Co), KARM & Goodwill
Sandy Hopper
320 Rush Sharp Lane . Sharps Chapel, TN 37866
Home: 865-***-**** . Cell: 865-***-****
Email: ************@***.***
References:
Mike Gentry (my go to person @ Triangle Aftercare)
Carolyn Poore (my go to person @ Spine & Sport)
Scott Tipton (my supervisor @ Argo Medical Services)
Scott Davis (Eagle Bend Realty/Lost Creek RV Park)
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