About Innovative Medical Billing Inc and Margaret
My name is Margaret Otero (or Maggie, for short, recently married, & formerly 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 in the automotive business, I decided to go back to school in order to start on a new career in health care. 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 billing specialist and coder. 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 learned that keeping up your accounts receivable is a very important aspect of this business.
I have an excellent knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy & physiology, coding, and billing. I can bill from charts or super-bills. I am an A/R specialist, knowing that claims need to be checked on frequently 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 have letters of request for women that want a home birth but their insurance does not offer it. I also have experience with credentialing midwives and filling out all the necessary paperwork and follow-up.
ICD-10 diagnosis coding is now in effect. The codes quadrupled and the specificity of a code has changed tremendously. I work very hard to stay on top of any changes with diagnosis coding and procedure coding.
After 15 years in the automotive business, I decided to go back to school in order to start on a new career in health care. 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 billing specialist and coder. 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 learned that keeping up your accounts receivable is a very important aspect of this business.
I have an excellent knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy & physiology, coding, and billing. I can bill from charts or super-bills. I am an A/R specialist, knowing that claims need to be checked on frequently 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 have letters of request for women that want a home birth but their insurance does not offer it. I also have experience with credentialing midwives and filling out all the necessary paperwork and follow-up.
ICD-10 diagnosis coding is now in effect. The codes quadrupled and the specificity of a code has changed tremendously. I work very hard to stay on top of any changes with diagnosis coding and procedure coding.
