Maria Granda
Rogers, AR *****
*********@*******.***
Certified Billing Specialist
Bilingual in Spanish. Detail oriented and quality focused professional trained in medical administrative support services and billing. Knowledge of CPT and ICD-9 coding procedures. Successful track record of handling complicated assignments along with administrative and clerical request. Highly experienced in posting deposits, payment, and reconciling accounts with a high degree of accuracy. Solid foundation in software applications, database management and data entry. Proven ability to master new technology, Dedicated to maintaining strict patient confidentiality.
Key Administration Skills
Microsoft Office Applications Medi-tech
Medical Terminology Internet
Medical Insurance Navinet
Online Submissions Nextgen
Medical Billing Anatomy/Physiology
Keyboarding/10 Key HIPAA/PHI Knowledge
Professional Experience
Central Bucks Specialist: Cardiology & Gastroenterology
Patient Account Representative; 08/26/2007 to 12/31/2011
Coding of all in-patient and out-patient charts which include nuclear studies, exercise/stress myocardial perfusion imaging test, dynamic studies and EKG’s. Verifying the practice is compliant with all rules and regulations for Medicaid, Medicare and Commercial Insurance. Making sure we are accurately reimbursed in a timely matter according to our specific payer contracts. Payment and charge posting for all procedures and care provided in our practice. EMR review and submissions. Assign and verify all PQRI codes. Handle all electronic kickbacks and Coumadin therapy management. Management of all cardiology billing and coding. Budget plan & bad debt management. Verify eligibility and referral online.
University of Texas, MD Anderson Cancer Center
Patient Services Representative; 02/1997 to 10/2006
Maintaining high standards of excellence. Accommodating to all family and patients with special needs and request. Planned and assisted child life specialists with programs and activities for our children. Hands on treatment with healing techniques while utilizing them to comfort patients’ needs.
Education
Candidate for ICD-9/10, CPT and HCPCS Coding certification. Scheduled to sit for exam with AAPC by 05/2012
Texas School of Business; 09/2003 to 06/2005
Certification in Medical Business Specialist
United Christian High School; 2002
High School Diploma
References
Available upon Request