Cherrail Mason

CHERRAIL MASON Medical Billing & Coding Specialist Westland, MI- Certified Medical Billing Specialist with 8 years experience in a fast-paced, multiple client medical billing company. Researched A/R collections and denied claims and submitted appeals. Familiar with hospital billing, auto, and multiple specialties collections. Authorized to work in the US for any employer WORK EXPERIENCE Medical Biller and Coder Advantage Medical Billing - Wayne, MI February 2020 to June 2020 Medical Coding and Billing claims Putting Demographics into EMR Payment Posting Delinquent Reports Medical Billing Specialist Michigan Urgent Care - Livonia, MI August 2017 to February 2020 Michigan(MI) Charge Entry And Payment Poster Verified patients' eligibility and claims status with insurance agencies. Actively maintained current working knowledge of CPT and ICD-10 coding principles, government regulation, protocols and third party requirements regarding billing. Interacted with providers and other medical professionals regarding billing and documentation policies, procedures and regulations. Performed billing and coding procedures for Urgent Care services. Performed account reconciliations and resolved variances. Posted and adjusted payments from insurance companies. Identified and resolved patient billing and payment issues. Printed and reviewed monthly patient aging report and solicited overdue payments. Charge Entry, Claim submissions, Claim follow ups, Payment Posting. Confidently and adeptly handled claim denials and/or appeals. Evaluated patients' financial status and established appropriate payment plans. Medical Billing Elite Medical Billing Specialists, Inc - Livonia, MI June 2016 to June 2017 Printed and reviewed monthly patient aging report and solicited overdue payments. Reviewed and resolved claim issues captured in claim edits and the clearing house. Confidently and adeptly handled claim denials and/or appeals. Posted and adjusted payments from insurance companies. Responded to correspondence from insurance companies. Precisely evaluated and verified benefits and eligibility. Submitted electronic/paper claims documentation for timely filing. Accurately posted and sent out all medical claims. Diligently filed and followed up on third party claims. Adeptly managed a multi-line phone system and pleasantly greeted all patients. Correctly coded and billed medical claims for various hospital and nursing facilities. Medical Biller/Receptionist YnZ Services - Livonia, MI October 2014 to March 2016 Charge Entry, Payment Posting, Verifying Patient Insurances, Hospital Billing. Precisely completed appropriate claims paperwork, documentation and system entry. Researched topics and completed due diligence to resolve issues in a timely manner. Run A/R reports Demographics Insurance Verification EDUCATION Bachelor's degree/Doctorate in Metaphysical Science and Philosophy University of Metaphysics - Sedona, AZ August 2020 to Present Associate of Arts in Business Administration Oakland Community College - Southfield, MI 2014 SKILLS • • • • • • Billing (8 years) filing. (1 year) Medical Billing (5 years) MEDICAL INVOICING (3 years) multi-line (5 years) Medical Receptionist (1 year) • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Customer Support Customer Care (6 years) Customer Service (10+ years) Accounts Receivable (4 years) Medical Coding CPT Coding ICD-10 ICD-9 Medical Records EMR Systems Insurance Verification Medical Terminology Epic Medical Office Experience CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSES Medical Billing and Coding June 2013 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Skills Professional phone etiquette Fluent on Different Medical Billing Softwares. Excellent communication skills Docutap Accurate and detailed Epic Flexible Eclincals Articulate and well-spoken E-thomas Works well under pressure Practice Fusion Customer service-oriented ICD-10 Microsoft Excel certified Credentialing HIPAA compliance Microsoft Word CMS-1500 billing forms Microsoft Office Medical billing Medical Terminology Multi-line phone proficiency Fast learner Adept multi-tasker Resourceful and reliable worker Office support (phones, faxing, filing)