CANDICE DEMARR, CLAIMS
*** **** ***** ***. * Marathon FL 33050
715-***-**** *************@*****.***
Detail-oriented and quality-focused professional who consistently produces outstanding results is seeking to build off dynamic medical education to complete a successful transition to the healthcare field.
Wisconsin State Certified Nurse Aide (CNA): #249097.
CPR, First Aid, and EAD certified.
Able to determine proper codes/modifiers for all billable services utilizing CPT-4 and ICD-9 coding publications.
Effectively apply ICD-9-CM, ICD-10 CM, CPT4, and HCPCS coding guidelines to surgical and outpatient diagnoses and procedures.
Maintain a thorough understanding of medical record practices, standards, regulations, and the American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC) Code of Ethics.
EDUCATION SUMMARY / MEDICAL BILLING & CODING SKILLS
Ultimate Medical Academy
Medical Billing and Coding Diploma 2015
Associates Degree in Medical Billing and Coding 2016
Certificates of Completion: CMS 1500; Medicare Fraud and Abuse Prevention, Detection and Reporting; World of Medicare and Uniform Billing (UB)-04
Medical Billing Medical Coding ICD-9-CM HCPCS CPT Introduction to ICD-10-CM Medical Terminology
Electronic Health Records (EHR) Electronic Medical Records (EMR) Greenway HIPAA Compliance Tricare
Centers for Medicare and Medicaid CMS 1500 CMS 1450 (UB-04) EOBs Payment Posting Revenue Cycle
Management Scheduling Insurance Verification Insurance Billing Procedures Insurance Claim Processing
Reimbursement Methodologies Fee Schedules Outpatient / Physician Inpatient / Facility Co-Payments
Managed Care (HMO, PPO, and POS) Government Payers Third Party Payers Worker’s Compensation
Practice Management Medical Office Procedures Anatomy & Physiology Deductibles Superbill
EMPLOYMENT OVERVIEW
Spas Inc
Office
8/22 - present
Murry’s Market – Summerland Fey, FL
Casher/Deli
6/2022 – 12/2022
Island Girl Detail – Summerland Key. Fl
Cleaner
Clean and detailed boats and cars and clean homes
8/2021 – 6/2022
Outback Steak House – Key West, FL
Waitress
Took orders, delivered food, cleaned tables, handled own money
8/2021- 12/2021
Flash 4 – Black River Falls, WI
Lead Shipper
Handled all the shipments going in and out. I called the trucks for pick up. Loaded and unloaded the semi-trucks.
4/1/2020-3/2021
Optum (United Health Care) – Eau Claire, WI
Provider Date Analyst
Add provider information in the computer, handle many different states. I can do new creds, Tats States, Short Apps, special requirements for States.
7/21/17-3/2020
Harken Health (United Health Group) – Eau Claire, WI
Claims Department
I work with XC ques, unknown ques, and claim inquiry que. PT/ OT claims. Claim adjustments.
The programs I work with Macess and Facets. 2/2017 – 7/17
EOP/EOB
Work with the claims department to get documents out to the providers and members 12/2016 – 7/13
ERT (EMERGENCY RESPONSE TEAM) 09/2016
Fire drills
Response to any individual in need of help
MA (MEMBER ASSISTANT) 07/2016-01/2017
Answer phones for members
Look up claim information
Check on the billing information
Look for doctors, and hospitals in the area
Walk members through the website on how to find doctors, and pay their bill
Ho-Chunk Nation – Black River Falls, WI
CMA (CASE MANAGEMENT AIDE) 12/2014 – 10/2015
Earned multiple performance-based promotions in recognition of keen ability to support organizational objectives and bring daily efforts to successful completion.
Scheduled appointments, processed claims, and updated patient information.
Actively assisted numerous social workers, oversaw court documents, filed under the correct name, and supervised home visits between parents and children.
Answered phones, typed documentation, and completed data entry.
Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) 10/2012 – 12/2014
Supported patients throughout all activities of daily living, while overseeing meal preparation and housekeeping efforts.
Maintained accurate/detailed records of all patient care efforts, including condition, progress and issues to report, while discussing observations with senior healthcare professionals and family members.
Effectively conversed with peers and superiors regarding applicable patient care details.
CHR (COMMUNITY HEALTH REP) 06/2011 – 10/2012
Assisted with WIC program by scheduling appointments, transporting individuals to doctor visits, overseeing youth activities and manning healthcare booths.
Utilized outstanding oral, written and interpersonal communication skills to work cooperatively with personnel/teams to bring daily efforts to successful conclusion.
Pine View Care Center – Black River Falls, WI
Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) 04/2007 – 05/2011
Supported patients via customized patient-teaching tools, earning frequent commendation from superiors for maintaining the safety, respect and dignity of residents.
Coordinated with doctors and registered nurses to develop and implement innovative/successful patient-care plans, including assessments, evaluations and nursing diagnoses.