Innovative Medical Billing IncAbout Innovative Medical Billing Inc and Margaret Green
My name is Margaret (Maggie) Green and I worked in the automotive industry for over 15 years, first as a Receptionist and Title Clerk, then promoted to the Accounting office as their Account Receivables/Account Payable specialist as well as retaining my Title Clerk responsibilities. When I started looking for a job as a title clerk, I decided I needed to take some classes to understand the job. I was fortunate to have a friend that held a title clerk position and she provided me with on the job training. I wasn't paid for this, but the education was invaluable. She did this by showing me how to use their computer system, letting me fill out forms, and learn more about the automotive business. We also attended classes together to learn more about being a great title clerk. I believe that this helped me to land a job without having any prior jobs in this field. I believe that preparation and hard work is key to obtaining your goals.
After 15 years, I decided I had gone about as far as I could in that industry and for some time, I had been thinking about going back to school in order to start on a career in health care. The opportunity presented itself and so I decided to take the plunge. I attended Olympic College and received my Certification of Completion of the Medical Billing and Coding program with a 3.98 GPA. Going back to school after 30 years away from it, I feared it would be very difficult. It was, but I also found that I had the determination and the fortitude to accomplish my goals.
I was fortunate to intern with a company that billed insurance claims for their clients who were midwives all across the country. After my 8 week internship, I was hired and completed my training to become a biller. I billed for Midwives from the East Coast to the West Coast for a year and a half. I ran into so many obstacles with the insurance companies regarding denial and appeals and I was able to understand how claims needed to be filed and what requirements were needed for reimbursement.
I have an excellent knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy & physiology, coding, and billing. I can bill from charts or superbills. I have spent time working for a clinic specializing in autism and I understand the coding involved. I am an A/R specialist, knowing that claims need to be checked on daily so that you can stay on top of any problems that might occur.
I have a lot of experience with appealing denied claims and getting proper reimbursement. I also have experience with credentialing and filling out all the necessary paperwork and follow-up.
I am a proud and current member of AAPC (American Academy of Professional Coders) and I am able to stay current with all the changes with CPT and ICD-9-CM, ICD-10-CM, and with Medicare and Medicaid.
After 15 years, I decided I had gone about as far as I could in that industry and for some time, I had been thinking about going back to school in order to start on a career in health care. The opportunity presented itself and so I decided to take the plunge. I attended Olympic College and received my Certification of Completion of the Medical Billing and Coding program with a 3.98 GPA. Going back to school after 30 years away from it, I feared it would be very difficult. It was, but I also found that I had the determination and the fortitude to accomplish my goals.
I was fortunate to intern with a company that billed insurance claims for their clients who were midwives all across the country. After my 8 week internship, I was hired and completed my training to become a biller. I billed for Midwives from the East Coast to the West Coast for a year and a half. I ran into so many obstacles with the insurance companies regarding denial and appeals and I was able to understand how claims needed to be filed and what requirements were needed for reimbursement.
I have an excellent knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy & physiology, coding, and billing. I can bill from charts or superbills. I have spent time working for a clinic specializing in autism and I understand the coding involved. I am an A/R specialist, knowing that claims need to be checked on daily so that you can stay on top of any problems that might occur.
I have a lot of experience with appealing denied claims and getting proper reimbursement. I also have experience with credentialing and filling out all the necessary paperwork and follow-up.
I am a proud and current member of AAPC (American Academy of Professional Coders) and I am able to stay current with all the changes with CPT and ICD-9-CM, ICD-10-CM, and with Medicare and Medicaid.
