Christine Verdult, CPC, CPCO, CPB

Experience

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  Old Northwest Agents

  Jan 1987 - Jan 1991

  Medical Underwriter/Office Manager

  Responsible for Medical Underwriting including processing group applications from 2 to 150 lives for health insurance resulting in over 1,000 employer groups in a 4 year period. Developed and executed protocol and procedures for inter-office medical underwriting, which was utilized by sales staff and other California sales offices. Medical record review. Contract, reports, and proposal generation. Initiated plan designs and quotes to industry firms and individual applicants. Recognized as being highly competent with exemplary business relationships, work habits, and professional ethics. Also, known as having the ability to diffuse stressful situations by maintaining composure with the ability to solve problems without supervision. Show less

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  Employers Health Insurance

  Jan 1991 - Jan 1994

  Executive Regional Office Manager/Medical Underwriter, Southern CA District Sales

  Office Manager for two fast-paced health insurance offices. Responsible for hiring, training, staff productivity, efficiency, and morale. Interfaced with a variety of departments including underwriting, claims, sales, and human resources. Acknowledged for excellence in interpersonal communications, confidentiality, teamwork, customer service, flexibility, and reliability. Commended for multitasking abilities; consistently able to manage large underwriting caseloads while performing other duties such as maintaining weekly sales reports and work logs, planning large-scale off-site sales conferences, servicing in-force accounts, handling claims issues and processing individual and group plan renewals. Show less

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  Polo Cleaners,Inc.

  Jan 1994 - Jan 2013

  Co-Owner
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  Family Practice-Sports Medicine

  Jan 2011 - Jan 2015

  Certified Biller, Coder, & Compliance Professional

  Practice Management -ICD-10, CPT, and HCPCS coding-LCD/NCCI edits-Chart Review -Claim tracking and follow up-Increased clinic cash flow consistently by 10% each month-Collected largest practice increase in claim reimbursement and patient balances in one month of 30%. -Review & update Physician Fee Schedule resulting in increase of paid allowable-Internal reporting for use in optimizing quality of patient care-Remittance Advice -Provider credentialing with payers and CAQH-Follows standards of ethical billing and coding. Federal and State regulations related to HIPAA, OIG, and compliance-EMR/EHR, Interoperability, clearinghouse, ancillary, and insurance company interfaces-MS Office Suite-Medical office budget, finance, and marketing-Human resource, hiring staff, and employment policies and contracts. -Tax and government entity related issues-Property Management including leasing contracts Show less

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  NewMed Billing Services

  Jan 2015 - now

  Owner & Founder

  What are the Benefits?Relief from Time-Consuming Work:We take on your burdensome billing work, allowing you to spend more time on patient care and high-priority goals. Claims submissions, payment postings, claims follow-up, denial management, and more – all executed for you by NewMed Billing Services.Dedicated, Highly Trained Experts:Medical Billing requires a special set of skills and hours of training. There has been a steep increase in the complexity and red tape of medical billing and revenue cycle management. With the ever-changing healthcare system, it is important to hire certified professionals who understand the rules and standards of medical billing.Cash Flow is Key:Days in A/R aging have a significant impact on your bottom line. Feel confident knowing your claims are being transmitted timely and cleanly; reducing rejected and denied claims, which allow for rapid claims payment. We will pursue denied and inactive claims to ensure all allowable reimbursements are paid.Communication:By working with us, you can make a clear distinction between you as a provider and you as the business owner. You will benefit by continuing positive patient relationships. Gain Control:Some think outsourcing medical billing means giving up control. The opposite is true and for most, they feel more in control with transparency and availability of activity reports. Adding an expert billing service utilizes a team approach to progress towards mutual goals."As a long-time business owner, I have a broad vision for customer service & productivity, with a passion for the business of healthcare.” Show less