Leah Branch Mha, Cpc, Cie, Fahm, Mcm Email & Phone Number

Midlothian, VA, US

Conducted and managed complex audits to ensure compliance with federal, state and local laws.Demonstrated ability to identify deficiencies, internal areas of risk and provided recommendations for improvement. Initiated and monitored corrective action plans for identified deficiencies to ensure effective implementation was completed. Served as compliance.

Interpreted billing regulations accurately in keeping with Federal/State/Third-Party regulations. Maintained well-aged accounts receivables for assigned payer/providers.Resolved and resubmitted denied claims with coding/billing errors. Resolved patient account issues by phone and in person with patients, attorneys and payers.

Reviewed, analyzed and coded Ambulance Medical Transports, using ICD-9-CM and HCPCS codes.Verified pertinent patient and insurance policy information.Conducted collection courtesy calls on past due account, before sending to outside collection firm.

Verified patients’ primary and secondary insurance, via telephone and electronically.Researched and retrieved all necessary documentation, by fax and online submittal to obtain pre-authorizations of services. Renewed expiring pre-authorizations 2 weeks before expiration date to ensure no interruption of services.

Processed daily outgoing mail and return mail, update patient information, processed subpoenas.Front desk receptionist duties: signing clients in and out and transferring 16 line extensions, as needed. Reviewed, analyzed and coded Ambulance Medical Transports, using ICD-9-CM and HCPCS codes.Conducted collection courtesy calls on past due account, before.

Master'S Degree, Health Administration

Bachelor, Health Policy And Administration

Activities and Societies: America Reads Program, Multicultural Academic Excellence Program