Billing and Coding Resume

Billing and coding specialists mostly get employed in the field of medical. They are known as medical billing and coding specialists. They play a very significant behind-the-scenes role in the health care system. Their job is to assign a code to each test for easy identification. These codes facilitate the communication process between patient's insurance company and doctor. If the codes are wrong, the insurance company might not make the payment. Hence, when writing a billing and coding resume, your image in front of the employer should be the one who is not only perfect, but knows the in and out of the profession.

Resume Sample

Robert V. McCall
213 Bailey Drive
Cedar Rapids, IA 52402
Phone: 319-389-1340
Email: rvmccall@anymail.com

Job Objective:
To work as a billing and coding specialist in a hospital where my accuracy in coding medical tests can help maintain relationships between patients, insurance carrier and the facility.

Summary of Skills:

• Detail-oriented, and quality-focused professional trained in medical administrative support
• Successful track record of handling complicated assignments and administrative/clerical requests
• Highly experienced in posting deposits/payments and reconciling accounts with great accuracy
• Offer solid foundation in software applications, database management, and data entry
• Proven ability to master new technology quickly
• Dedicated to maintaining strict patient confidentiality

Key Administration Skills

Professional Experience:

Medical Records Clerk
ABC Hospital, Cedar Rapids, IA
2012 - present

• Perform clerical duties and maintained medical records
• Check medical record charts (in and out) through the computer system
• Research accounts receivable and consult with insurance companies to institute settlement of accounts
• Enter cash advance details in patients' accounts
• Research and resolve incorrect payments, EOB rejections, and other issues with outstanding accounts
• Review billing edits and provide insurance providers with corrected information
• Provide tenacious follow-up to ensure proper payments were fully collected

Administrative Assistant
FGH Insurance Company, Cedar Rapids, IA
2009 - 2012

• Maintained inventory, company files, and insurance records via computer tracking system Provided word processing, created weekly agendas, and ordered
• supplies online, scheduled, coordinated, and facilitated meetings
• Greeted clients in a professional and courteous manner
• Communicated with the hospitals, clinics and patients for necessary details for claim processing
• Visited treatment facility to ensure patients had been given the required treatment

Healthcare Certification:
Certificate - Medical Billing and Coding, Quincy College, Plymouth, MA
Certificate - Medical Administrative Assistant, Quincy College, Plymouth, MA

Education:
A.A.S - Data Processing, Suffolk County Community College, Selden, NY
Medical Laboratory Tech Coursework, Board of cooperative Educational Services, Albany, NY

Reference:
On request.