YOLANDA TORREZ

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Highly organized and detail-oriented Medical Biller with 21 years of experience in medical billing and coding. Proven ability to efficiently manage and process medical claims while ensuring compliance with healthcare regulations. Possess excellent communication skills and proficiency in using medical billing software. Detail-oriented and analytical with a passion for problem- solving and continuous learning. Dedicated to maintaining high standards of ethics and compliance with regulatory requirements. PROFESSIONAL SKILLS

• Revenue Cycle Management

• Collection Management

• CPT and ICD-10 Coding

• Medical Billing and Terminology

• Financial Analysis and Reporting

• Team development

• Project Implementation

• Leadership and Team Management

• Compliance Risk Management

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Silicon Valley Surgery Center, Los Gatos, CA

Medical Biller, July 2001 – Dec 2022

• Billed insurance claims with appropriate CPT Code and ICD-10 Codes in a timely manner based on HMO, PPO, Medicare, and Workcomp contracts.

• Verified insurance benefits for authorization for outpatient surgery, and called patients to go over amounts owed on the day of surgery based on insurance.

• Successfully resolved billing issues and reduced the number of rejected claims by 15%, resulting in increased reimbursements and faster payment processing.

• Conducted regular audits and reviews of medical records to ensure accuracy and compliance with healthcare regulations, resulting in a 100% compliance rate.

• Trained and mentored new medical billing staff on billing procedures, software usage, and compliance standards, resulting in increased efficiency and reduced errors.

• Developed and implemented a new system for tracking denials and appeals, resulting in an increase in successful appeals and improved payment recovery.

• Maintained a high level of professionalism and customer service when communicating with patients, insurance companies, and healthcare providers.

EDUCATION

ConCorde Career College – Medical Assistant Diploma