Erika Enriquez
Long Beach
Summary
Experienced medical billing and coding specialist with a strong background at PIH Health Hospital Downey. Demonstrated expertise in insurance verification and EMR systems management, ensuring strict adherence to HIPAA regulations. Proficient in optimizing patient intake processes and delivering high-quality customer service. Skilled in ICD-10 coding, facilitating efficient billing operations. Highly skilled Medical Biller with comprehensive experience in healthcare billing, coding, and compliance regulations. Strengths include strong analytical skills, efficient problem-solving capabilities, and familiarity with medical terminology. Demonstrated ability to streamline payment collection processes and ensure accurate patient records, contributing to improved efficiency in previous roles.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Patient ER Registration Representative
PIH Health Hospital Downey
Downey
12.2024 - Current
- Registered patients in electronic health record system.
- Collected and verified patient insurance information.
- Assisted patients with completing registration forms.
- Coordinated with medical staff to streamline patient intake process.
- Managed incoming phone calls regarding registration inquiries.
- Scanned documents into electronic medical records systems as required.
- Verified patient information in computer system, including insurance coverage and demographics.
- Collected co-payments from patients or verified third party payment sources.
- Performed cashiering duties such as collecting payments, issuing receipts and balancing daily transactions.
- Processed credit card payments accurately per company policy.
Medical Billing Representative
Downey Physical Therapy
Downey
04.2015 - Current
- Perform initial Billing and follow-up's/collections
- Bill for Workers Compensation, Therapy claims
- Reviewed bills for any discrepancies or issues before being submitted to insurance companies
- Verify patients insurance status
- Posting payments into correct accounts
- Knowledgeable Billing system
- Assist with special projects as needed
Medical Billing and Coding Specialist
Marcelo-Mangune Medical Corp
Bellflower
01.2019 - 05.2021
- Manage and coordinate billing for patient.
- Administer an active company-wide database of patient and insurance information.
- Encrypt medical service charges using ICD-10 code system.
- Oversee the distribution of bills to patients and insurance companies.
- Processed and marked patient charts for coding and billing.
- Filed patient records and submitted claims.
- Independently evaluate explanation of payments for patients accounts.
Medical Biller/Collector
Gerber Ambulance Service
Torrance
09.2005 - 05.2014
- Respond to and interact with customers concerning all aspect of billing through phone, regular mail, or in person
- Maintain Billing Records and Documentation Daily.
- Process Patient Statements.
- Post and reconcile payment to patient ledgers.
- Follow up on submitted claims.
Education
Career college in Medical Billing & Coding -
Meric College
Carson, CA08.2015
High School diploma -
David Starr Jordan High School
Long Beach, CA06.2014
Skills
- Medical billing and coding
- ICD-9 and ICD-10 proficiency
- Medical office administration
- HIPAA compliance
- EMR systems management
- Patient scheduling and reception
- Insurance verification and processing
- Clerical support experience
Certification
Medical Billing Certification
Languages
English, Spanish
Personal Information
Work Permit: Authorized to work in the US for any employer
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Patient ER Registration Representative
PIH Health Hospital Downey
12.2024 - Current
Medical Billing and Coding Specialist
Marcelo-Mangune Medical Corp
01.2019 - 05.2021
Medical Billing Representative
Downey Physical Therapy
04.2015 - Current
Medical Biller/Collector
Gerber Ambulance Service
09.2005 - 05.2014
Career college in Medical Billing & Coding -
Meric College
High School diploma -
David Starr Jordan High School
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