Elaine OlahCPC
**-* ******** ******, *********, CT 06488
*****-*********@*****.*** Tel: 203-***-****
PROFILE
. Certified Professional Coder and Medical Billing Specialist with 18
years of experience including: ICD-9/CPT-4/HCPC, Medical billing
and claims (including resubmissions and appeals), Accounts
receivable/payables. Coding in Podiatry, Internal Medicine, and
Dermatology. Medical Secretary, Medical Records,
. Fluent in Medical Terminology and have exceptional verbal and
written communication skills.
. Additional skills include; knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
(Word, Excel,), IDX, Medical Manager, Brightree, Fast Track, Med
Force, Clinics, Symed and Athena billing programs.
EXPERIENCE
Accounts Manager- IPS Physicians Services (Billing Company), Bethlehem,
CT. 2011- April 2013
. Charge and Cash payment entry, analysis AR report 30-120 days,
resubmission of claims, appeals
. Review super bills for coding and diagnoses errors, make all
corrections as necessary
. Consulting with clients and patients to ensure understanding of
coverage and billing process.
Medicaid and Medicare Billing Specialist- J & L Medical Services,
Middlebury, CT 2008-2011
. Medicare and Medicaid billing and appeals, EMR, collections,
appeals, Medical Records
. Research and follow-up of all denied claims including SNF and Home
Health Care billing
. Obtaining Prior Authorizations and verifying electronic claim
submission, charge entry
. Analysis and processing of the Accounts Receivable reports 30-120
days, Supervise billing temps
Billing Specialist/Bookkeeper- A&C Medical Supplies, Southbury,
CT 2005-2008
. Analysis and Processing of AR (AR 30-120days), AP and Payroll
. Medicare and Medicaid billing, Consultation with clients and
patients regarding billing and monthly statements inquiries.
. Showroom sales of DME equipment
Medical Secretary- Southbury Medical Associates, Southbury, CT
2001-2005
. General office activities, answer phones, scheduling appointments,
patient registration, prescription refills. Charge entry
. Assisted billing office with insurance claims and other duties
Billing Specialist/Medical Secretary- Robert A. Lanzi, MD,
Orange, C 1995-2001
. Responsible for patient billing, claims denial, follow-up, and A/R
reviews
. Medical transcription, Manage front desk receptionists
. Appointment scheduling, patient registration
. AP, Payroll, petty cash and 401-K distributions
EDUCATION
Medical Coding Program (2009-2010) Danbury Hospital, Danbury, CT
Medical Secretarial Program (1974-1977) Mattatuck Community
College, Waterbury, CT
Pursuing my Certification for ICD-10 Coding through the AAPC
PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATIONS AND CREDENTIALS
Certified Professional Coder (2011) American Academy of
Professional Coders
Certificate: Medical Coding (2010) American Academy of
Professional Coders
Certificate: Medical Records Coding (2010) Danbury Hospital School
of Medical Records
AFFILIATIONS & MEMBERSHIPS
. American Associations of Professional Coders (AAPC)
. Volunteer work for Vitas Innovative Hospice Care, Middlebury, CT
2010-2011