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Chokkarapu Sandeep Kumar

Toronto,ON

Summary

Organized professional with experience in the insurance industry. Skilled in providing excellent customer service and solving complex claims issues. Proven ability to develop and maintain strong working relationships with clients. Qualified Claims Representative versed in investigating claims, verifying information and managing settlements. Friendly and upbeat team player with organized and disciplined approach. Offering 4 years of insurance experience.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Claims Associate & Acting SME

Cognizant Technology Solutions, CTS
07.2021 - 04.2022
  • Trained new Claims Associates on company policies and procedures, contributing to their rapid integration into the team.
  • Analyzed trends within assigned portfolio to proactively address common issues and improve overall team performance.
  • Streamlined the AR calling process by creating a prioritized list of high-value accounts to focus on for maximum revenue impact.
  • Collaborated with billing department to ensure timely and accurate invoicing, leading to fewer payment delays from clients.
  • Conducted regular audits of outstanding accounts, ensuring proactive intervention on potential risks to revenue collection.

Senior Claims Consultant

Hinduja Global Solutions
07.2020 - 07.2021
  • Enhanced the AR collection rate by implementing effective calling strategies to insurance companies in United States
  • Analyzed complex claim issues and collaborated with cross-functional teams to resolve disputes efficiently.
  • Maintained accurate records of patient accounts, payments and payment plans.
  • Researched billing errors and discrepancies to initiate corrective action.
  • Maintained strict adherence to HIPAA regulations, ensuring patient privacy and data security during all communication efforts.
  • Contacted citizens in United States to discuss past-due accounts and negotiated payment plans.

Claims Analyst

Reventics Private Limited
05.2018 - 07.2020

• Prioritize unpaid claims for calling according to the outstanding balance.
• Call the insurance company directly to find out about the status of the claim submitted.
• Check the active insurance coverage of the patient.
• Calls patients if required to know about the insurance coverage active to that member.
• Uploading the insurance cards of the patients in the software.
• Posting the denials and the payments in the software for the invoices.
• Sending the medical records of the patient to insurance in the portals wherever it is required.
• Making the corrections in the health claim based on the inputs of the insurance company.
• Transfer the outstanding balance to patient if he/she doesn’t have the active insurance coverage.
• Send the requested documents via paper or electronically to the insurance company and the client.

Education

MBA - Supply Chain Management

Lambton College
Toronto, ON
08.2023

Bachelor of Commerce - Accounting

Wesley Degree College
Hyderabad, India
04.2018

Skills

  • Accounts receivable management
  • Data entry proficiency
  • Insurance Verification
  • HIPAA Compliance
  • Claim submission
  • Training and mentoring
  • Medical Billing Expertise
  • Denial Resolution
  • Credit and collections
  • Microsoft Office
  • Multitasking Abilities

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Timeline

Senior Claims Associate & Acting SME

Cognizant Technology Solutions, CTS
07.2021 - 04.2022

Senior Claims Consultant

Hinduja Global Solutions
07.2020 - 07.2021

Claims Analyst

Reventics Private Limited
05.2018 - 07.2020

MBA - Supply Chain Management

Lambton College

Bachelor of Commerce - Accounting

Wesley Degree College
Chokkarapu Sandeep Kumar