I am Mikki Takashima. I have been a medical biller for seven years now. My primary role is to provide expert assistance to healthcare providers in addressing revenue cycle challenges within the following specialties: hospice, Assisted Living, home health, wound care, laboratory, dermatology, pediatrics, mental health and ENT.
My primary responsibility is to ensure timely claims submission and address chronic errors to prevent claim denials. I am accountable for the prompt follow-up and collection of medical claims, as well as reimbursement from various insurance providers, including Medicare, Medicaid, Aetna, and other commercial payers. Furthermore, I am responsible for eligibility and insurance verification, as well as authorization requests. Additionally, I perform EFT and ERA applications on behalf of the provider and have experience in applying for credentialing and contracting on behalf of the hospice provider.
As a seasoned professional in the healthcare revenue cycle management domain, my expertise lies in effectively managing and resolving denials and outstanding accounts receivable. I am adept at communicating with insurance companies to ascertain the reasons behind denials and promptly provide appropriate solutions, and I am knowledgeable and well familiar with ICD, HCPCS, CPT/Revenue codes.
My primary focus areas encompass claims submissions and charge entries, meticulously reviewing claim rejections and denials, and conducting thorough research and follow-up on unpaid claims with insurance companies. Additionally, I am proficient in analyzing remittances and Explanation of Benefits (EOBs) and efficiently performing payment posting. These are the areas where I excel and consistently deliver exceptional results.
I have experience working with various EMRs and EHRs, including Office Ally, Waystar, Advanced MD, Tebra, QSS, modernizing medicine, point click care, and MatrixCare. Additionally, I have collaborated with numerous payers and am well-versed in navigating their respective portals, such as Availity, United Healthcare, UHC, Medicare, and Medicaid.
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