Summary
Skills
Experience
Danette Vierra
Lubbock, TX 79423
*********@*****.***
Astute Billing Supervisor with history of reducing delinquency and improving collection efforts. Highly effective at process improvement, team building and documentation. Prepared to leverage skill in Orthopedics, proficiency in Compulink and 20 plus years of experience to support and enhance operation at Lubbock Sports Medicine. Hands-on professional offering a keen understanding of data confidentiality and HIPAA regulations. Highly trained Medical Coder knowledgeable in AMA and the CMS coding rules. Coding and billing supervisor with experience entering data by reviewing accounts and applying appropriate codes. Expert at organizing information, correctly applying codes and running reports. Top-ranked in team of 25 staff for coding accuracy rates. I've been in the Medical field for over 25
years. I've been a Certified Coder through
the AAPC since 2006.
Medical billing code accuracy
Records review
Seasoned in medical clinical
procedures
Healthcare billing
Data collection and management
Payment processing
CPC
Documentation Oversight
Coding Error Resolution
Medical Record Security
Records Management
Document Management
Medical Terminology
Healthcare Claim Coding
Patient Medical Records Maintenance
Attention to Detail
Information Analysis
Medical Billing Processing
Patient Data Coding
Information Classification
Compliance Verification
Records Review
HIPAA Compliance
ICD-10 Coding
Doctor Communication
Medical Release of Information ROI
Processes
Records Maintenance
Patient Rights
Past Due Account Management
Billing Procedures
Insurance Billing
Protected Health Information
Records Accuracy
April 1999
to
October 2023
Lubbock Sports Medicine Lubbock, Texas
Coder/Insurance Supervisor
I'm responsible for coding the office and surgical procedures. Over seeing the accounts receivable. Managing over payments from the patients and the insurance companies. Educating the Doctors, Mid levels and MA's on the current changes regarding the ICD10 and Procedure codes. I balance the daily and monthly reports. Reviewed charts and flagged incomplete or inaccurate information. Communicated effectively with staff, patients and insurance companies by email and telephone.
Education and Training
Certifications
Interacted and communicated easily with department personnel and public. Used classification manuals to gain additional knowledge of disease and diagnoses processes.
Maintained accuracy, completeness and security for medical records and health information.
Oversaw financial operations, producing invoices, processing payments and preparing deposits.
Performed account reconciliations and resolved variances. Routinely collaborated with department managers to correct problems and improve services.
Supervised and managed daily activities of clinical team consisting of 7 physicians,6 physician assistants and support staff.
Reviewed documentation for compliance with requirements and accuracy of information.
Collected and processed co-payments and out-of-pocket charges using Medical Manager and Compulink.
Shallowater High School Shallowater, TX
GED
American Acadamy of Professional Coders