Taraeh DeGrasse

Certified Coding Specialist. Graduate of Medical Billing and Coding Program at DeVry University. Strong comprehension of ICD-10-CM, PCS, CPT coding and HIPPA guidelines. Knowledgeable in medical procedural terminology, data management, common medications, and abbreviations. Familiar with various electronic health records.

Experience working as admin and assistant in medical/dental office. Passionate about healthcare field and dedicated to upholding high standards. CPR / First Aide

Billing Supervisor / Medical Biller and Collections - South Atlanta ENT

(2021-08)

• Medicare/ Medicaid/ BCBS/ UHC / Cigna/ Tricare/ Commercial/ Follow-Up/ Rejected/ Corrected Claims/ No Auth/ Adjustments/ Appeals/ Payments
• Certified Coding Specialist
• Patient Disputes/ Patient Billing/ Zero Pay Review/ Collections/ Radiology/ DME

PCA - Benrose HomeCare

(2022-03)

• Assist with daily living activities, bathing, dressing, medication reminder, companionship, light housekeeping, meal prep, bathroom assistance, laundry

Claims Specialist - Eliassen Group

(2020-11 - 2021-08)

• Medicare/ Medicaid/ Claim Edit /Follow-Up/ No Response/Coding Denials /No Auth/Dup/Adj

Coding Practicum - DeVry University

(2020-01 - 2020-02)

80 hour practicum course at DeVry University

Direct Support Specialist - Shirley's Home Away from Home

(2019-08)

• Assist individualis with disability by providing personal services and assistance with maintaining a normal life within his/her home

Receiving Lead - New Image Dental Laboratory

(2015-02 - 2019-05)

• Open/ disinfect incoming dental cases, data entry, distribute cases within laboratory
• Oversee all cases distributed within laboratory for product and billing accuracy

CSR - Red Bank Veterinary Hospital

(2010-02 - 2014-12)

• Provide administrative support to Doctors, staff, specialist, and technicians
• Performed basic bookkeeping, word processing, filing, completed daily deposit reports

Medical Receptionist/Medical Assistant - Dr. Reznik

(2009-12 - 2014-12)

• Greet patients, schedule appointments, answer phones, collect payments, scan/fax documents
• EMR / Pre-authorizations / Appeals / Follow-Up Denials / Auto / Worker's Comp

Medical Coding and Billing with Healthcare Technology - Medical Billing and Coding - DeVry University (2020-04)

Dental Radiography - Middlesex County College (2008-12)

Certified Program in Medical Assisting - Medical Assisting - The Cittone Institute (2004-09)