Mahoganycharisse McDaniels
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Skills
• HCFA
• HIPPA Compliant
• Data Entry
• Health Insurance
• Customer Service
• CPT-4, HCPCS, ICD-9, ICD-10 Knowledge
• Facets 560 Prod
• Level 5 Inquires Experience
• Flexcare
• RainTree
• Access 365
• Salesforce
• Datanet
• CCA
• IDT
• Office ally
• QNXT
• MEIS
• Workforce
• EZ CAP
• DOFR (Division of Financial Responsibility)
• GFI FaxMaker
• Genesys Cloud
• CMS.GOV
• Encoder - Plus Win10 Pricers(ASC,DRG,APC)
• IDX {Edit Claims, Adjust Claims, Pending Claims}
• Epic Billing System
• Accounts receivable
Professional Experience
Claims Examiner, Managed Care Operations
Cedars-Sinai – Beverly Hills, CA {Temp Assignment} February 2024 to May 2024
• Review Account Payable report twice per week to ensure claims are paid correctly in conjunction with compliance.
• Processed UB04 and CMS1500 Claims
• Responsible for efficiency standards for number claims completed and for accuracy of entries
• Supports core values, policies, and procedures
• Obtains and adjudicates medical claims for processing; reviews scanned, EDI or manual documents pertinent data on claim for complete and accurate information.
• Analyze and adjust data, figure out appropriate codes, fees and ensure timely filing and contract rates are applied.
• Processed Claims in Epic System, Tapestry
• Work queue processed TAPAP TMIPA capitated, adjustments, Medi connect, non-contracted SR., referrals, Urgent care claims, COB, Continuity of care.
• Accounts receivable
Claims Auditor, ICMS Claims
Optum – El Segundo, CA {Temp Assignment} February 2023 to December 2023
• Review Account Payable report twice per week to ensure claims are paid correctly in conjunction with compliance.
• Research Providers checks that are returned due to bad addresses Stop/Pay/Reissues, Rejection of payment, Full back out/Replacements due to state checks or no response from provider.
• Posting of payment in IDX received by Providers/Vendors, and Health plans due to eligibility guarantee.
• Review and respond to CSR’s request daily regarding Provider and Patients issues in timely matter.
• NOC’s {Notice of Change of Address} request for providers updated W-9
• Monitor and maintain NOP’s notice of overpayments received from claim examiners/auditor’s spreadsheet
• Adheres to all company policies and procedures.
Resident Advisor
USHS – El Monte, CA September 2021 to February 2024
• Help Secure the premises and account for current residents at the beginning of each shift.
• At designated locations, regularly walk surrounding neighborhood to help maintain cordial relationships with neighbors.
• Ensure that union station policies and procedures are carried out correctly.
• Notify appropriate staff and law enforcement in situations that threaten the safety of staff, clients or the security and working conditions of the location.
• Assist client/guest in navigating and abiding by their Occupancy Agreement. Provide advocacy and assistance for client/guest during rules violation.
• Conduct wellness checks and document accordingly.
• Maintain a positive relationship with volunteers by providing support and supervision as needed.
• Provide appropriate crisis intervention to clients which can include support, problem-solving, meeting immediate needs, and/or ensuring client safety by calling for emergency services when needed.
Claims Examiner III
Connected Care Health – Newport Beach CA October 2020 to February 2023
• Follow up on of Medical Claims with the organization
• Review, adjudicate, and manually processed 80 claims or more daily
• Processed UB04 and CMS1500 Claims
• Processed claims for multiple IPA/Medical groups (Allcare,CVMG,APIPA,Alamitos,AAMG,JohnMur).
• Always communicates effectively with staff and management.
• Adheres to all company policies and procedures.
• Provide call backs to providers for Claim Status Inquiries
• Email Providers regarding their Claim status on payments/claim requests.
• Adheres to all company policies and procedures.
Care Coordinator
Martin Luther King Jr – Los Angeles, CA August 2020 to October 2022
• Provide Scheduling, organizing, and managing all aspects of patient’s healthcare maintenance and treatment.
• Help Patients complete paperwork, communicating with healthcare team about patients’ treatment plan and educating patients about resources and options for managing their health.
• Developing and coordinating health care programs
• Communicating between staff, patients, and family.
• Maintaining patient confidentiality and quality care.
• Provide transportation for participants as needed to essential appointments that support their wellbeing.
• Assist tenants in navigating and abiding by their lease obligations and house rules.
• Assist tenant in gaining, and maintaining financial, social, and medical services when needed.
• Assist tenants with their mental health needs such as making appointments for the provision of psychiatric or therapeutic services.
• Keep client records and information current and accurate and compliance standards.
• Provides linkage to mainstream resources, such as DPSS/Social Security Disability.
Healthcare Insurance Billing Representative
USCB INC – Los Angeles, CA July 2020 to October 2020
• Follow up on outstanding accounts in a professional and consistent manner.
• Successfully operates a PC, software/applications, telephone, fax, scanner, and copier.
• Accurately documents in the PC system the proper actions taken on each account.
• Performs accurate administrative or clerical duties in a timely fashion.
• Maintains compliance with FDCPA, FCRA, HIPAA plus local, state, and federal collection laws.
• Demonstrates attention to detail; achieves the determined production and quality expectations.
• Always communicates effectively with staff and USCB management.
• Performs special projects as assigned.
• Adheres to all company policies and procedures.
• Communicates effectively with staff and USCB management at all times.
• Follows instructions and maintains workflow standards.
Claims Recovery Specialist
CalOptima - Orange, CA December 2019 to May 2020
• Update Offset Accounts
• Process Refund Checks
• Recouped Share of Cost
• Provide status and eligibility verification.
• Send Recoupment Notices/Letters to Providers
• Review, Monitor, & analyze generated reports to determine recovery opportunities.
• Update and maintain accurate account of collections activity and incoming payments on claim files.
Reason for leaving: Temp assignment completed my 1100 hours.
Claims Processor
L.A Care Health Plan - Los Angeles, CA October 2017 to November 2019
• Provider Service Unit IV
• Process Provider Inquiries
• General inquiries on claim & appeal processing (Aetna, Healthnet, Molina, Anthem Blue Cross)
• Provide status and eligibility verification.
• Document all call interactions in system of record
• Process payments for LACC members
• Transportation Reservations/CCERTS
• Provide authorizations to Providers
• Provides support as needed to members of inbound calls as part of the larger role "one-stop shop"
service in the Customer Solution Center
• Assisted w/ Grievance & Appeals process overflow (Members dissatisfied with behavior or actions of their plan) Processed resolution letters and correspondence to providers & members. Escalated ongoing issues to management.
Reason for leaving: Looking for better career prospects, professional growth, and work opportunities.
CSC Representative
L.A Care Health Plan - Los Angeles, CA March 2017 to October 2017
• Processed Inbound & Outbound interactions involving members eligibility verification
• Processed general provider inquiries, claim status (pre-payment)
• Identify program and administration questions for all lines of business including direct member
• Request ID cards and PCP changes, triage of calls to appropriate departments
• Document all call interactions in system of record
Reason for leaving: Promotion.
Claims Processor
Beacon Health Options - Cypress, CA May 2015 to February 2017
• Processed 300 medical/Medicare claims daily
• Processed MHN, Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross UBH/HMO PPO Claims
• Data Entry Claims forms into Rain Tree & Flexcare system
• Assist in recovering and reconciling overpayments identified by external vendors
• Identify provider access problems on logs that are reviewed by Network Development Committee
• Confirm patient eligibility
• Review and process all claims per contract paid and or denied while achieving and maintaining
accuracy
• Research and Audit Accounts entered the MIS SYSTEM
• Analyze & manage complex or technically difficult claims by investigating & gathering information to
determine the Claim outcome to an appropriate & timely resolution.
• Follows-up on all claims suspended for review purposes or additional information requests until
claims are in the final stages.
Reason for leaving: Temporary assignment.
Claims Specialist
United Health Care - Cypress, CA July 2014 to May 2015
• Verify account holder, process payments, supply missing information
• Handling and researching issues over the phone
• Handle calls for Health Insurance
• Consistently meeting established productivity, schedule adherence, and quality standards
• Utilizing the computer database to verify and document information
• Processing Payments Via Internet & phone
Reason for leaving: Temporary Assignment
Mortgage Servicing Specialist
Wells Fargo - San Bernardino, CA April 2013 to July 2014
• Verify account holder, process payments, supply missing information
• Apply discounts to customer's account based on good standing
• Handle calls for Mortgage Accounts
• Data entry, sales, payoffs
• Heavy interaction with Title & Mortgage companies
• Processing GEM work orders, Escrow Analysis
Reason for leaving: Temporary Assignment
Lead Operations Monitor/Customer Support Representative
Access Services Inc - Los Angeles, CA September 2006 to August 2013
• Transportation order entry, verification/clarification, audit and investigation
• Apply discounts to customer accounts
• Handle calls from stranded passengers/uh Resolving passenger issues & determining eligibility
• Data entry, scheduling, recordkeeping, Monthly Company Reports
• Heavy interaction with service providers, dispatch and emergency providers
• Process police reports, no show suspension letters, handling TDD calls, Mail clerk
Reason for leaving: Company Relocated
Lead Medical Biller
US Health works - Van Nuys, CA August 2003 to August 2006
• Manage and process matching & mailing HICFA 1500 invoices
• Handle clean claims for insurance carriers
• Analyze account receivable through AS400 systems
• Process Claims.
Reason for leaving: Contract assignment.
Education:
Birmingham High School
●Cumulative GPA of 3.5/4.0