Linda Bell

Code medical records for the complete and correct assignment of CPT, ICD, and HCPCS codes, following strict coding guidelines for Primary Care encounters Post charges for commercial insurance and self-pay patients, and apply payments from Medicare, Medicaid, and third parties to patient financial accounts Perform timely follow-up with government, commercial, and third-party payers to resolve unpaid claims, updating and resubmitting claims as needed and pursing private pay collection efforts

Coding/Billing Specialist - Dr. Daniel M. Ricci - Wallace, North Carolina

(2022-01)

• Code medical records for the complete and correct assignment of CPT, ICD, and HCPCS codes, following strict coding guidelines for Primary Care encounters
• Post charges for commercial insurance and self-pay patients, and apply payments from Medicare, Medicaid, and third parties to patient financial accounts
• Perform timely follow-up with government, commercial, and third-party payers to resolve unpaid claims, updating and resubmitting claims as needed and pursing private pay collection efforts
• Verify patient demographics and insurance information, guaranteeing correct claims billing and reducing revenue cycle delays

Coding/Billing Specialist - The Davis Community - Wilmington, North Carolina

(2021-01 - 2022-12)

• Abstracted medical records to select CPT, ICD, and HCPCS codes for Skilled Nursing Facility encounters and Physical and Occupational Rehabilitation encounters
• Managed billing processes, including collecting and entering missing claim information prior to submission, posting charges, and following up on unpaid claims to ensure resolution
• Posted payments and adjustments from commercial and government insurance, and third-party payers

Temporary Coding and Billing Clerk - Solutions in Billing, LLC - Wilmington, NC

(2021-01 - 2021-12)

• Completed CPT charge entry and verified ICD codes and modifiers prior to claim submission
• Executed Accounts Receivable reconciliation, in addition to posting charges and managing billing
• Tracked claim payment status and resolved unpaid claims, reducing improper and underpayment

Internship - Wilmington Health/EmergeOrtho

(2020-01 - 2021-12)

• Assisted with coding projects, reducing charge backlogs by performing data entry of CPT and ICD codes, and resolving coding discrepancies to meet coding deadlines for the Medical Records department
• Verified patient demographics and entered patient information into the electronic health record for the Surgery Scheduling department
• Supported the Worker's Compensation and Patient Referral departments, completing billing tasks as requested

Direct Support Professional - Southern IN Resources Solutions, Inc. (SIRS)

(2016-01 - 2018-12)

• Provided residential and community development support to individuals with disabilities, assisting with building skills to support their independence and a high quality of life
• Implemented program participants' support plans and behavioral interventions in coordination with the case manager, documenting and reporting participant progress

Professional Artist - Self-Employed

(2010-01 - 2016-12)

• Small business owner providing artistic painting services while managing billing, Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, supply management, and marketing
• Established rapport with clients, effectively communicating with a diverse clientele to determine the scope of the project and the techniques needed to produce the desired results

X-Ray Technician/Chief X-Ray Technician - Med Care of North Carolina - Jacksonville, North Carolina

(2005-01 - 2006-12)

• Performed X-ray and limited mammography and CT imaging procedures for patients of varying ages, following orders from physicians and other clinical staff
• Assisted radiologists with positioning patients for imaging, ensuring patient comfort
• Maintained X-ray darkroom areas and file rooms, managed the department budget, and transcribed reports
• Supported clinic nurses and providers by performing Medical Assistant duties

X-Ray Technician/Chief X-Ray Technician - Sullivan Community Hospital - Sullivan, Indiana

(2000-01 - 2005-12)

• Performed X-ray and limited mammography and CT imaging procedures for patients of varying ages, following orders from physicians and other clinical staff
• Assisted radiologists with positioning patients for imaging, ensuring patient comfort
• Maintained X-ray darkroom areas and file rooms, managed the department budget, and transcribed reports
• Supported clinic nurses and providers by performing Medical Assistant duties

X-Ray Technician/Chief X-Ray Technician - Indiana State University Student Health Center - Terre Haute, Indiana

(2000-01 - 2003-12)

• Performed X-ray and limited mammography and CT imaging procedures for patients of varying ages, following orders from physicians and other clinical staff
• Assisted radiologists with positioning patients for imaging, ensuring patient comfort
• Maintained X-ray darkroom areas and file rooms, managed the department budget, and transcribed reports
• Supported clinic nurses and providers by performing Medical Assistant duties

X-Ray Technician/Chief X-Ray Technician - Beaufort Memorial Hospital - Beaufort, South Carolina

(1997-01 - 2000-12)

• Performed X-ray and limited mammography and CT imaging procedures for patients of varying ages, following orders from physicians and other clinical staff
• Assisted radiologists with positioning patients for imaging, ensuring patient comfort
• Maintained X-ray darkroom areas and file rooms, managed the department budget, and transcribed reports
• Supported clinic nurses and providers by performing Medical Assistant duties

Cape Fear Community College

Certificate - Medical Billing and Coding - Miller-Motte College

Associate of Applied Science - Radiology - Ivy Tech Community College