MARIA SANDOVAL
Mercedes, TX *****
**********@***.***
T: 956-***-****
Billing & Coding Specialist- Certified
Experience as:
• Account Representative
• Claim Representative
• Claim Reimbursement Specialist/ Analyst
• Claim Insurance Specialist
• Grievance,Appeals, and Disputes
• CMS Guidelines
• State and Federal Regulations
• ICS & EDI
• Knowledge and understanding of CMS 1500, UB04, and EOB/RA
• Knowledge of CPT & HCPCS coding language preferred, ICD-9 & ICD-10 Understanding of insurance plans HMO’s, PPO, OPS and other Managed Care plan (supplement),Worker’s Compensation, & Auto Claims (PIP).
Call Center
• Facility
• HHA
• Institutional
Hobbies
Read Books
• Business
• Leadership
• Investment
Work Experience
Billing Clerk
APC Home Health Services Inc.-
Harlingen, TX
August 2021 to July 2023
Duties:
Supervise Claim Billing
Follow up Claims Payments Status
Keep Records of All of the Productively in Revenues
Process Contract Rate Reimbursement Appeals
Reimbursement Analyst
Prime Healthcare Services-
Harlingen, TX
October 2017 to April 2023
Researched rejections, investigating problems to appeal un paid claims.
Investigated and resolved billing issues to maximize cash flow and minimize liabilities. Completed in-depth analysis of business operations, trends and obligations to complete accurate projections.
Medical Office Specialist
Anabelle Lopez OBYGN-
Weslaco, TX
August 2015 to August 2017
Office Coordinator
Registration of New Patient
Charges for Services
Insurance Verification Procedure /Surgery Prior-Authorization
Review of Unpaid Claims, Daily outcalls to Patients for missing information (30 average), Scheduling and Reschedule Appointments.
Education
Some College Hours in Medical Administrative Assisting Technology
South Texas Vocational Technical Institute -
Weslaco, TX
February 2014 to March 2015
Skills
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Strong Attention to Details
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CPT Coding
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ICD-9
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Medical Billing
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Managed Care
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ICD-10
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Medical Office Experience
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Transcription
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Workers' Compensation
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Medical Coding
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Accounts Receivable
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EDI
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ICD coding
Certifications and Licenses
125545
February 2015 to February 2024
NAHP
National Association for Health Professionals
RHIA
Medical Billing Certification