Katherine F. Hernandez

Orlando, FL ***** ● 407-***-**** ● adwci3@r.postjobfree.com

Summary

Hardworking and results-oriented professional with a full understanding of ICD-10 and CPT coding procedures. Mindful of all standards and practices pertaining to health safety and patient confidentiality. Superb team player as well as a strong independent worker.

Skills

CPT and ICD-10 coding

EPIC Medical System Medical Manager

Medic and CSC

Medical transcription and dictation

MS Office

Time Management

Problem-solving

Customer Service

HIPAA

Communication

Experience

Medical Insurance Specialist Orlando Health Orlando, FL

09/2000 – 07/2022

Reconciling accounts for a large physician practice. Posting payments from insurance companies. Processing secondary and third-party billing, appealing denials for Blue Cross/Blue Shield claims and commercial insurance companies. Electronic billing to Blue Cross/Blue Shield daily. CPT coding and ICD 10 coding for rebilling corrected claims.

Medical Billing

& Surgery Scheduling Specialist Women’s Health Specialist Orlando, FL

03/2000 – 09/2000

Surgery scheduling in-patient and outpatient procedures for (4) Obstetrics & Gynecology physicians' practice. Obstetrics coordinator for the practice, verifying all insurances and collecting co-pay and deductibles from patients. Daily ICD-9 and CPT 10 correct coding of all charges for the practice. Posting of payments and End of Day balancing of accounts, submitting reports to the administrator and physicians daily

Medical Billing Specialist/Clerk The Surgical Group of Orlando Orlando, FL

10/1994 – 03/2000

Reconciling patients accounts for six General/Oncology Surgeons. Extensive ICD-9 and CPT coding daily. Posting payments to all accounts, billing Medicare and Medicaid, Blue Cross/Blue Shield and all commercial insurance companies processing secondary and third-party billing. Processing collections for outstanding accounts monthly. Working with the patients regarding monthly payment plans. Training new staff for the billing department as well as cross training for all positions in our practice. Medical records when requested. Medical transcription/dictation for physicians on a temporary basis.

Katherine F. Hernandez

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Office & Billing Manager Internal Medicine Specialist Orlando, FL

07/1994 – 10/1994

Maintain Gastroenterology Specialist office for two physicians. Supervising two nurses, medical assistant, and receptionist. Daily running of the entire office and staff. Daily posting of all in-patient and outpatient charges using ICD-9 and CPT coding. Medical transcription when requested by physicians. Coordinating all office appointments and personal appointments for the physicians. Annual evaluation of staff members and recommendations for improvement. Reconcile patients account and submit monthly reports to administrator.

Office Manager Columbia Presbyterian Medical Center New York City, NY

01/1985 - 1994

Managing the office for three Cardio thoracic Surgeons. Coordinating all office appointments and scheduling in-patient and outpatient procedures for all our patients. Coordinating pre-op and post-op appointments for our patients. Coordinating patients' appointments and assisting other departments with the care of our patients for Lung transplant evaluations and surgery by Dr. Mark Ginsburg and Dr. Kenneth Steinglass. Medical billing using ICD-9 and CPT coding, billing all insurance companies. Daily entering of payments and charges for the practice.

Executive Secretary Columbia University Medical Center New York City, NY

07/1991 – 12/1991

Maintaining the office for two Neurologists, Dr. Andrey Penn and Dr. David Blake. Scheduling all appointments and neurological testing for the patients. Medical billing and coding for the physicians practice as well as collections and deposits. Transcription and dictation for the physicians daily. Arrange all hospital admissions for the patients, preoperative testing, and postoperative appointments.

Education

High School Diploma Evander Childs High School Bronx, NY

Honors & Certifications

Completion of Medicare Coding programs in Florida and New York City.

Successfully completed courses for OB/GYN Coding, Billing & Documentation 2000.

Medic Manager system certificate 1994.

Collection and Reimbursement Coding certificate 1998.

New York City Department of Aging & Foster Grandparent program 1988.

Columbia Presbyterian Medical Volunteer work.

IBM and Xerox certificates of training 1987.

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