LoriAnn Thomas

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973-***-****

EDUCATION

HoHoKus School of Business, Medical and Technical Sciences May 2007

Graduate: Medical billing / Coding Specialist Program

Dean’s List, HIPAA Privacy Regulations

Certified Biller / Coder 11/2007

Mountainside Hospital School of Nursing / Montclair State May 1985

University, Upper Montclair, New Jersey

Earned 60 credits toward BSN degree

EXPERIENCE

Genetic Lab Liaison & A/R Insurance Rep.

New Jersey Perinatal Associates, LLC

94 Old Short Hills Rd., Suite 402

Livingston, NJ 07039

January 2018 – Present

Work closely with Genetic Counselors to provide insurance preauthorizations for genetic testing

Available for patient calls related to their genetic tests; answer any questions related to cost & insurance coverage

Process patient payments

Work A/R for any insurance denials/appeals.

Special projects related to incorrect denials on insurance claims.

Accounts Receivable Representative

PGM Billing LLC – Lyndhurst, NJ

July 2017 – January 2018

Responsible for all account receivable for diagnostic laboratories.

Billing major insurance companies for individual patient accounts.

Constant correspondence with insurance companies.

Insurance appeals.

Direct patient billing.

Tracked Aged Invoice schedule and prioritized the teams work focus.

Medical Coding Specialist Colorado Springs Health Partners - Colorado Spring, CO October 2012 – June 2017

Responsible for Medical Coding for the Family Practice and Internal Medicine for Medical offices and hospital

Interacted directly with doctors to ensure claims are processed accurately and efficiently.

Patient Account Representative – Corresponded with patients daily regarding billing

Medical Billing / Coding Specialist Dr. Ronald Sachs, MD – Cedar Knolls, NJ

December 2008 – March 2012

Responsible for all aspects of medical billing / insurance claims.

Ensured the prompt resolution of all insurance disputes.

Patient liaison / operating room scheduling

Senior Diagnostic Lab Technician Specialist

Roche Molecular Systems - Belleville, NJ

April 1992 - August 2006

Actively participated in various aspects of the scientific manufacturing process with increased levels of responsibility

Supervised and participated in the manufacturing of a broad range of disease detection kit components.

Work concentrated on DNA coated microwell plates and linear array panels.

Conducted environmental testing (RODAC plates and air strips).

Coordinated and performed training activities for numerous manufacturing operators.

Certified trainer for various DNA Microwell Coating and Linear Array panel machines.

Prepared DNA probe dilution buffers and solutions.

Handled the purchasing and inventory control functions for the laboratory.

Medical Receptionist

Dr. Laurence J. Grill, MD - Lakewood, NJ

November 1985 - December 1987

Office Manager for large medical practice.

Performed duties necessary to ensure patient satisfaction and successful operations of the office.

Maintained the office schedule which included the daily patient appointments and outpatient procedures.

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