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Sashidhar Akula

Accounts Receivable Caller -US Health Care

Summary

Experienced in reviewing and verifying claim allocations, adept at checking claim status by contacting payers or using IVR/Web Portals. Gather essential information through pertinent questions to address claim issues and document responses meticulously. Take proactive measures by preparing detailed call notes and initiating appropriate corrective actions with necessary documents. Ensure accuracy and transparency by recording all actions taken and posting comprehensive notes on the customer's revenue cycle platform. Consistently prioritize information security guidelines set by MBW while adhering to client-specific call note standards. Strong commitment to ethical conduct and actively engaged in resolving issues.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Associate

PrimEra Medical Technologies
01.2023 - Current
  • Trained and supported new team members, maintaining culture of collaboration.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to drive successful completion of complex projects within deadlines.
  • Mentored junior associates, fostering professional growth and helping them reach their full potential.
  • Consistently maintained strong relationships with clients, ensuring clear communication and timely updates on project progress.

Process Associate

AGS Health
7 2022 - 01.2023
  • Responsible for calling Insurance companies (in US) on behalf of doctors/physicians and follow up on outstanding Accounts Receivable
  • To prioritize the pending claims for calling from the aging basket
  • Should be able to convince the claims company (payers) for payment of their outstanding claims
  • To check the appropriateness of the insurance information given by the patient if it is inadequate or unclear
  • To make a physical call by following the international norms and applicable rules for confidentiality and HIPAA compliance
  • Escalate difficult collection situations to management in a timely manner
  • Meeting daily/weekly and monthly targets set for an individual.

Executive AR

Ascent Business Solutions
01.2021 - 07.2021
  • Calling Insurance Company on behalf of Doctors / Physician mostly on Appeal status and claims status
  • Follow-up with Insurance Company to check status of outstanding claims
  • Researched drawings of characters and environmental elements for inspiration
  • Receive payment information if the claims has been processed
  • Analyze claims in case of rejections
  • Ensure deliverable adhere to quality standards

Trainee AR Caller

Data Marshall Pvt Ltd
01.2018 - 07.2019
  • Responsible for calling US insurance companies on behalf of Physician/Medical Billing
  • Reviewing EOB, capturing denials, fixing them for payments, and understanding recoupment
  • Able to resolve billing issues
  • Analyze the rejected/denied claims and understand the reasons of rejections/denial and reprocess the same for payment
  • Ensure follow-up on pending claims

Education

Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech.) - ECE -

Sri Indu College Of Engineering & Technology
Hyderabad, Telangana
12.2013 - 2017.12

Intermediate (10+2) - Mpc - undefined

Goutham Junior College
Hyderabad, Telangana
04.2009 - 2011.03

SSC - SSC -

Prathibha Public School
Hyderabad, Telangana
04.2007 - 2008.04

Skills

Strong communication skill

Team player

Strong analytical skills

Convincing ability

Willingness to learn

Medical billing knowledge

HIPAA Compliance

Personal Information

  • Father's Name: Durga Prasad Rao
  • Date of Birth: 08/15/1993

Languages

Telugu
English
English

Disclaimer

I hereby declare that all the facts given above are true and correct to the best of my knowledge.

Timeline

Senior Associate

PrimEra Medical Technologies
01.2023 - Current

Executive AR

Ascent Business Solutions
01.2021 - 07.2021

Trainee AR Caller

Data Marshall Pvt Ltd
01.2018 - 07.2019

Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech.) - ECE -

Sri Indu College Of Engineering & Technology
12.2013 - 2017.12

Intermediate (10+2) - Mpc - undefined

Goutham Junior College
04.2009 - 2011.03

SSC - SSC -

Prathibha Public School
04.2007 - 2008.04

Process Associate

AGS Health
7 2022 - 01.2023
Sashidhar AkulaAccounts Receivable Caller -US Health Care