Healthcare Reimbursement Specialist
Resume:
***A Sterling Circle NW
Birmingham, Alabama ****5
************@*****.***
LATRICIA D. HUBBARD_________________________________________________________________________
OBJECTIVE:
Seeking a position in the medical field as a Reimbursement Specialist to utilize my experience and extensive knowledge in ICD-9 and CPT-4 Coding to maximum use.
EDUCATION:
Virginia College of Birmingham, Alabama January 2004 – July 2005
Honors Diploma in Medical Billing & Coding
Virginia College of Birmingham, Alabama August 2005 – March 2006
Associates of Applied Science in HealthCare Reimbursement
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HealthCare Reimbursement
Medicare TriCare / Champas
Medicaid Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Alabama
VIVA HealthSpring Insurance of Alabama
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Summary of Functional Skills
Medical Terminology LeonardoMD Software
Medical Coding I, II, & III Medical Manager Software
Medical Office Procedures Microsoft Excel Software
ICD-9 Coding Microsoft Office Software
CPT-4 Coding Microsoft Word Software
Evaluation & Management Coding MDr Practice Manager
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Professional Experience
AL Employment (Temp Agency)
UAB Health Services Foundation
September 2006 – May 2008
Third Party Representative/Patient Accounting
Under general supervision and according to established policies and procedures, performs a variety of duties related to the third party recovery function of the MSO. Such duties include, but are limited the following: 1) Obtains claim status, 2) Receives and reviews
denials, 3) Performs data entry of charges and coding corrections 4) Processes and submits corrected claims and attachments 5) Receives and addresses calls from third party payers. Performs other duties as requested by supervisor.
Externship Site
January 2006 – March 2006
Nova Law M.D., Family Physician
Medical Insurance Biller
Responsible for maintaining a working knowledge of Federal Reimbursement regulations in order to analyze third party payer financial data and reports to insure maximum reimbursement with guidelines.
•Contributed to the companies bottom-line by generating profits in excess of $4 million dollars during my 3 month assignment.
Aletheia House (Substance Abuse Treatment & Prevention)
June 2006 – July 2006
Camp Aide
Participated extensively in the community by impacting the lives of more than 25 at risk youth during the eight week summer camp.
•Provided life skill classes to children to teach them how to make better choices in life.
Private Sitter/Nursing Assistant
March 2004 – April 2005
Mrs. Elizabeth Eshelman
Provided in home health care. Responsibilities include the following: Cleaned house, fixed food, administered medicine, transported to doctor’s appointment, bathed, assisted in and out of bed, wheelchair and car.
Montclair Orthopedic Surgeons
August 2003 – October 2003
Physician/ Medical Assistant
Responsible for providing private patient care through the clinic, including: rooming patients’, taking vital signs, pre-prep for injections and assisting practitioners with in-office procedures. In addition, coordinated care between outside agencies for example specialty clinics, laboratories and benefit programs.
BMC Montclair Hospital
February 2000 – August 2003
Patient Care Secretary
Responsible for providing receptionist duties and general office support. Maintained patient assignment list, make change notice in status of patients’ and log admissions and discharge of patients’ into Medical Record book.
•Provided exceptional customer service to patients’ which resulted in repeat business in excess of approximately of $100 million dollars.
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Awards & Certifications
President’s List Spring 2006
Dean’s List Winter 2005
Certificate of Completion in HCPC Coding and E & M Codes Winter 2005
Certificate of Completion in Hospital Billing and UB92 Claim Forms Winter 2005
Certificate of Completion in Professional Billing / CMS 1500 Forms Winter 2005
HealthCare Reimbursement Association Spring 2006
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