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Durgadevi Suriyaraj

Claim Adjudicator
CHENNAI,TN

Summary

Proven expertise in healthcare claims processing and data management, honed at UST Global and other leading firms. Excelled in enhancing data accuracy and efficiency, mastering Medicare knowledge and Microsoft Excel. Demonstrated exceptional audit preparation skills and a knack for denial management, significantly improving operational workflows.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Provider Data Specialist

UST Global
09.2022 - Current
  • Streamlined data entry processes for increased efficiency and reduced errors.
  • Provided exceptional customer service by promptly resolving provider inquiries and concerns related to their data.
  • Enhanced provider data accuracy by conducting thorough audits and reviews of the database.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure consistency in provider information across multiple platforms.

Senior Claims Processor

Cognizant Technologies Solutions
04.2021 - 09.2022
  • Maintained knowledge of benefits claim processing, claims principles, medical terminology, and procedures and HIPAA regulations.
  • Followed up on denied claims to verify timely patient payment and resolution.
  • Paid or denied medical claims based upon established claims processing criteria.
  • Evaluated medical claims for accuracy and completeness and researched missing data.
  • Monitored and updated claims status in claims processing system.
  • Managed large volume of medical claims on daily basis.
  • Identified and resolved discrepancies between patient information and claims data.
  • Reviewed provider coding information to report services and verify correctness.
  • Assessed medical claims for compliance with regulations and corrected discrepancies.

Senior Claim Processing Specialist

Accenture Solutions Private
09.2015 - 01.2021


As an adjuster, I will decide to finalize or reject the claim.

Certified processor for processing “U.S Health Care Claims” by logging through Main frame system of Citrix application and adjudication the claims in “Customer-Server”. Claim is pulled by Ultra application and processed by Facets application.

Validation the Members data in terms of Age, Lifetime Maximum, payable limits and other specific benefits with respect to the plan the member has chosen processes claims received by the Customer.

Involves accessing the Member’s and Provider’s Databases.

Validation the billed diagnosis codes, procedure codes and other details of services done to release the payment which is determined by CMS (Centers for Medicaid and Medicare Services)

Claim Types involved: Member submitted claims, MB General, Radiology, Laboratory, OOA Claims, Emergency Services, Anesthesiology Services,
Inpatient and Outpatient Claims

Processing claims as per the benefits guidelines

Acquiring knowledge of related areas of the project

Identify and resolve complex process related Claims on a day-to-day basis
Understanding and adhering to quality standards

To process Facility, Professional and Member submitted Claims accurately and meet the daily targets

Actively participation in all types of discussions like scheduling tasks, daily stand-up meeting, Enhancements discussions, etc.,

Completed all assigned tasks well before the end time.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Accounting And Finance

DR MGR Janaki College of Arts And Science
Chennai, India
04.2001 -

Skills

Healthcare Industry Knowledge

Microsoft Excel

Medicare knowledge

Audit preparation

Claims Processing Proficiency

Denial Management

Revenue Cycle Management

Sports

Represented in National level and State level Handball tournaments  

Represented in University of Madras Handball Team
Participated in state level Basketball Participated in Inter zone Athletic meet

Timeline

Provider Data Specialist

UST Global
09.2022 - Current

Senior Claims Processor

Cognizant Technologies Solutions
04.2021 - 09.2022

Senior Claim Processing Specialist

Accenture Solutions Private
09.2015 - 01.2021

Bachelor of Arts - Accounting And Finance

DR MGR Janaki College of Arts And Science
04.2001 -
Durgadevi SuriyarajClaim Adjudicator