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Laurie Young

Alamogordo,NM

Summary

Experienced coding specialist with strong work ethic looking to continue my career with CHRISTUS Health by providing superior coding, billing, communication, and problem solving skills. I look forward to becoming part of your team!

Overview

31
31
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Medical Billing and Coding Specialist

CHRISTUS Health
Alamogordo, NM
03.2021 - Current
  • Coding/Billing for Surgical Associates and White Sands Women's Health by creating claims per documentation in Athena/Cerner using CPT, ICD-10, HCPS, Novitas, 3M, Vitalware, and Codify/AAPC to ensure accuracy, rework/follow up on claim denials, maintain good working relationships with clinic managers through daily emails and rounding, attend required meetings/training, training of peers, complete all tasks given by management. Current certifications: CPC, CGSC, and COBGC. CIC certification in progress.

Benefit Advisor

CHRISTUS Health/Gerald Champion Regional MC
Alamogordo, NM
09.2019 - 03.2021
  • Obtained insurance information and determined eligibility within NM Medicaid/Passport Portals, submitted Medicaid Applications via YES NM Medicaid Web Portal, assisted patients with hospital charity applications and submitted completed applications to board for approval, called insurance companies to obtain Workman Comp and motor vehicle claim information, updated personal and insurance information in Hospital systems - Cerner and Athena, answered phone calls quickly and courteously, collected payments, balanced bank deposit for all hospital departments, resolved any issues quickly, patiently, and professionally, completed follow up patient visits on hospital floor providing information regarding financial services, helped walk in patients courteously, completed all tasks assigned by management.

Patient Interview Registration

CHRISTUS Health/Gerald Champion Medical Center
Alamogordo, NM
07.2018 - 09.2019
  • Checked patients in/out of appointments in an accurate and timely manner, scheduled multiple patient appointments on Phreesia and Athena, kept charts updated with current personal and insurance information, collected co-pays and balances owed, answered phone calls, helped patients with questions regarding appointments or billing, worked closely with medical assistants, nurses, and doctors to make sure patients are given the best care possible, completed closing procedures which included: maintaining cash drawer, keeping count of procedures for each business day, closing paperwork, and any other task given by management.

Marketing Supervisor

Grand Falls Casino and Golf Resort
Larchwood, IA
09.2013 - 05.2018
  • Provided a high level of customer service both individually and while supervising others, developed customer relationships through phone calls and greeting guests in person, created new accounts and maintained existing accounts by entering personal information accurately.
  • Kept the statewide self-exclusion data base updated, and maintained a current IRGC license
  • Resolved customer complaints quickly and courteously, assisted with promotions and events
  • Assisted other departments as needed, including Gift Shop, Boutique, and also performed VIP duties.
  • Processed sales transactions using credit, cash, and points
  • Completed all daily reports and tasks on time.

Homemaker

James Family Household
Omaha, NE
11.1994 - 09.2013
  • Raised my three children, managed finances, made sure my home was in good repair, ran errands, completed all other tasks needed to keep a household functioning smoothly.

Claims Processing Associate

Walmart
Omaha, NE
11.1993 - 02.1994
  • Kept a numerical and itemized record of all merchandise that was defective or returned by customers, followed instructions from each manufacturer, returning the merchandise to them or disposing of defective/expired merchandise, kept the work area clean and organized, and completed all assignments given to me by management.

Education

High school diploma -

Lincoln High School
Sioux Falls, SD
05.1985

Skills

  • Athena
  • Medical Records
  • Anatomy knowledge
  • Customer Service
  • ICD-10
  • CPT
  • Cerner
  • Medical Scheduling
  • Insurance Verification
  • Hospital Experience
  • Medical Billing
  • ICD-9
  • Medical Office Experience
  • HIPAA
  • Medical coding
  • Financial Services
  • Medical Receptionist

Certification

  • COBGC Present
  • CGSC 09/01/23 Present
  • CPC, 03/01/22 Present
  • PED - State of New Mexico, 12/01/19, Present, 08982066, PED license allows me to screen applicants and submit Medicaid applications for on YES NM.

Personal Information

Work Permit: Authorized to work in the US for any employer

Timeline

Medical Billing and Coding Specialist

CHRISTUS Health
03.2021 - Current

Benefit Advisor

CHRISTUS Health/Gerald Champion Regional MC
09.2019 - 03.2021

Patient Interview Registration

CHRISTUS Health/Gerald Champion Medical Center
07.2018 - 09.2019

Marketing Supervisor

Grand Falls Casino and Golf Resort
09.2013 - 05.2018

Homemaker

James Family Household
11.1994 - 09.2013

Claims Processing Associate

Walmart
11.1993 - 02.1994

High school diploma -

Lincoln High School

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