Katrina Hoschouer
Albrightsville
Summary
Detail oriented, quality focused, Certified Medical Reimbursement Specialist (CMRS), current on certification. Highly experienced in reconciling insurance and patient payments, and resolving account disputes and balances. Familiar and eager to learn a variety of practice management software applications. Dedicated to maintaining strict patient confidentiality, per HIPAA guidelines.
Professional with significant experience in medical documentation and transcription. Demonstrates strong attention to accuracy, confidentiality, and adherence to healthcare standards. Highly collaborative, reliable, and adaptable to evolving demands. Proficient in medical terminology, EHR systems, and maintaining precise records.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Medical Transcriptionist
Wyoming Valley Transcription Services, LLC
11.2002 - Current
- Medical transcription of numerous clients’ dictation to their specifications, while following AAMT Guidelines in numerous medical fields using Microsoft Word and Excel
- Maintained 98% accuracy rate for spelling and content.
Medical Billing Specialist
Water Gap Wellness Center LLC
08.2020 - 01.2024
- Implemented medical billing from inception with Microsoft Excel
- Improved reimbursement from insurance companies who “paid to patient” in excess of over 22 million dollars since 2020 by implementing successful communication with clients and families
- Generated a Master Patient Index to track patient payments, balances, etc
- Provided an explanation of benefits to clients and/or family members via phone or in person
Medical Billing Specialist
Dr. Stephen M. Timchack
11.2017 - 07.2020
- Improved revenue for current provider over 40%
- Experienced billing for Mental Health specialties including coding
- Ensure claims are entered within 48 hours of receipt
- Ensure payments are applied to patient accounts
- Post and reconcile insurance and patient payments, including researching and resolving incorrect payments, EOB rejections and other issues with outstanding accounts
- Assign correct codes with physician diagnosis/diagnoses
- Set up practice management software for submission of claims, electronic clearing house, physician credentialing, and work with clearing house and/or claims submission software to resolve issues
- Verify secondary insurance claims submission
- Monthly processing of patient statements, answer and resolve billing inquiries
- Patient aging follow-up and insurance, resubmit claims as required, knowledgeable in timely filing requirements
- Ensure compliance with HIPAA regulations
Education
Certified Medical Billing Specialist - Medical Billing
American Medical Billing Association
Davis, OK07-2019
Associate’s Degree - Health Information Technology
DeVry University
Chicago, IL01.2015
Skills
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Availity/Navinet/InstaMed
- Document accuracy
- Close attention to detail
- Medical terminology
- Anatomy and Physiology
- Medical billing and coding
- Transcription software
- Attention to detail
- Time management
- Teamwork
- Payment posting
- Claim submission
- Insurance verification
- Patient billing
- Denial management
- ICD-10 proficiency
- Collections management
- Insurance billing
Technologysummary
- Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook)
- Internet
- Availity
- Navinet
- InstaMed
- EzClaim
- TriZetto
- Prompt
- Practice Perfect
Affiliations
- American Medical Billing Association
Certification
- Certified Medical Reimbursement Specialist, American Medical Billing Association Since 2019
Languages
English
Interests
- Yoga
- I participate in various sports activities for physical activity, camaraderie, and personal growth
- Enjoy hiking
Timeline
Medical Billing Specialist
Water Gap Wellness Center LLC
08.2020 - 01.2024
Medical Billing Specialist
Dr. Stephen M. Timchack
11.2017 - 07.2020
Medical Transcriptionist
Wyoming Valley Transcription Services, LLC
11.2002 - Current
Associate’s Degree - Health Information Technology
DeVry University
- Certified Medical Reimbursement Specialist, American Medical Billing Association Since 2019
Certified Medical Billing Specialist - Medical Billing
American Medical Billing Association
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