Michelle R. Barnes
Spring, TX 77373
PERSONAL:
Seeking a position within a professional atmosphere and an opportunity
which allows me to offer my skills and allow for growth. Adaptable to new
procedures and an outgoing individual.
STRENGTHS:
Highly motivated
Trustworthy and professional work ethics
Very organized and neat
High degree of integrity
PROFESSIONAL
EXPERIENCE:
Rediclinic
Remote Certified Professional Coder-Part Time Jan 2015-Present
Responsible for reviewing and coding charts for several states using ICD-9 and CPT
books, reviews charts for any missing information which includes ensuring consents
are present and signed and to ensure all medical documentation is present and
accurate.
St Joseph Medical Center
Collector May 2012-Present
Responsible for monitoring claims by running appropriate reports and contacting
insurance companies to resolve claims that are not paid in a timely manner, identify
coding and billing problems, work with payers to secure payment on outstanding
balances and updating account records to identify action taken on the
accounts.
St Joseph Medical Center
Scheduler/Insurance Verifier June 2003-May 2012
Responsible for operating a centrally located outpatient service department
which includes scheduling and coding outpatient diagnostic testing, training of
scheduling staff in the PHS scheduling system and STAR System in areas applicable
to the position and serving as a resource for the outpatient scheduling
process, as well as verification of insurance and collection calls. Also serve as
back up scheduler for Surgery Scheduling Department.
Houston Northwest Medical Center
Scheduling/Pre-registration Specialist May 2001-June 2003
Position requires that all diagnostic and surgical procedures are scheduled
and pre-registered correctly in a timely manner. Responsible for prep
instructions and notification of the patient, physician or physician staff of
the correct arrival place and time.
Northeast Primary Care
Front Desk Receptionist July 1998-May 2001
Responsibilities include scheduling, insurance verification, collections,
medical records, handling of all insurance payments and deposits.
Houston Cancer Clinic
Front Desk Receptionist May 1996-July 1998
Responsibilities include scheduling, insurance verification, filing, co-
payment collections, medical records, transporting cancer patients to
the hospital for treatment.
EDUCATION:
Spring High School, SISD 1999
CPC License 2014