Andy Steed Email & Phone Number

Everett, Washington

Mukilteo

Is the West Coast leader in custom foam and rubber fabrication.Laid out and set up work area quickly for Splitters, Edge Saws, as well as Large Belt Laminators and Large Presses.Operated forklifts, hoists and other material handling equipment.Adhered to all safety protocols and safe work practices to reduce likelihood of injury.Studied blueprints, work instruction, sketches, drawings and manuals to determine dimensions and tolerances.Detected and reported malfunctions and out-of-tolerance machining.

Accurately evaluated and adjudicated claims queues as assigned in a timely manner and according to set standards utilizing QNXT System.Achieved claims processing standards for accurate and timely claims adjudicationResponded and resolved service form requests in a timely manner and assisted in identifying and resolving provider billing issues.Maintained claims processing standards to meet performance appraisal goalsResolved claims edits from assigned queues and maintained any necessary documentation for claims adjudication.Assisted with provider, adds, changes, terminations, affiliations and contract linkage as needed to maintain provider data base integrity.Insured accurate interpretation of billing guidelines and contract benefits, exclusions and limitations. Accessed and utilized reference manuals and on-line references as required. Including the Adaptis MA manuals, the CMS website, CPT books and HCPC manuals.

Assisted in all aspects of funeral arranging and handling, both on and off site Responsible for preparing the deceased in a dignified and professional manner Worked with families in the grieving process, including meeting and surpassing the needs of those grieving Responsible for creating and maintaining a safe work environment that allowed for increased production pp. 2

Third Party Administrator of Workers' Compensation claims for cities and counties; Accurately processed and reviewed claim forms to verify claimant informationGenerated claim in VOS (operating system) Collaborated with 2nd parties to verify validity of claim and confirm direction of care and nature of claimAdvised claimant of notify rights and responsibilitiesDocumented all phone calls in operating systemDistributed appropriate notification of rights and responsibilities to claimant, 2nd party (insured) and attorneys (when applicable)Authorized/denied medical requests per 2nd party statutes and state law Coded, authorized, or denied payment of medical servicesTracked and documented medical care in conference with doctors officesDocumented all responses, including reviewing and entering medical reports into operating systemAdvised and collaborated with supervisors on high risk claims and critical developmentsReviewed and processed claims every 90 days and followed up on any action itemsDetermined and applied appropriate reserves for claimsPrepared paperwork for actions to be legally filedAnswered phones and directed calls if needed

Aa In Family Support Studies, Counseling Psychology

I am currently pursuing a degree in Counseling Psychology

Health Care

Received State of California SIPC Self-Insured Providers Certification