MARIA PALACIOS
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PROFESSIONAL PROFILE
Customer service oriented and performance driven professional, possessing a strong understanding of the importance of accurate claims processing. Pays close attention to detail for accurate and compliant documentation and maintains and ensures patient privacy and confidentiality.
Bilingual – Fluent in English and Spanish.
Possesses sound decision-making and problem-solving ability.
Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal skills for effective communication and documentation.
KEY QUALIFICATIONS
Medical Billing Medical Coding ICD-9-CM ICD-10-CM HCPCS CPT Medical Terminology
Electronic Health Records (EHR) Electronic Medical Records (EMR) Greenway Disease Processes
Managed Care (HMO, PPO, and POS) Government Payers
Third Party Payers Worker’s Compensation
Centers for Medicare and Medicaid CMS 1500 CMS 1450 (UB-04) Tricare
EOBs Payment Posting Revenue Cycle Management Scheduling Meaningful Use
Insurance Verification Insurance Billing Procedures Insurance Claim Processing
Practice Management Medical Office Procedures Anatomy & Physiology HIPAA Compliance
Co-Payments Deductibles Co-Insurance Superbills
EDUCATION & CERTIFICATION
Ultimate Medical Academy
Medical Billing and Coding Associate of Science Degree, 2016
Diploma – Medical Billing and Coding, 2016
Completed an intensive, accredited training program which included:
Analyze and code surgical procedures and diagnoses using ICD-9-CM, ICD-10-CM, and CPT codes.
Collaborate across collection/billing departments to ensure billing related issues are resolved.
Maintenance of medical charts and electronic medical records (EMR/EHR) systems.
Verify insurance eligibility, and submit claims to various insurance companies electronically.
Pursuing National CPC-A Certification
MEDICAL WORK EXPERIENCE
Vessel Home Service – Houston, TX 09/2014 – 10/2015
Home Health Aide
Cared for patients by changing bed linens, washing and ironing laundry, cleaning, and assisting with personal care and activities of daily living.
Checked patients' pulse, temperature, and respiration.
Directed patients in simple prescribed exercises and in the use of braces and artificial limbs.
Maintained confidentiality of proprietary information.