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I work with others to achieve superior results.</li>\n <li><strong><u>EFFICIENCY:</u></strong> <em>Reduce Waste</em> - I use time and resources wisely.  I prevent defects and delays.</li>\n</ul>\n<p> </p>\n<li>Uses an electronic spreadsheet to calculate contractual or credit adjustments and documents/posts these amounts to the appropriate account using system software.</li>\n<p> </p>\n<li>Communicates orally and in writing with internal and external insurance representatives and/or governmental agencies (as applicable) to obtain insurance verification and to resolve account questions and billing issues.</li>\n<p> </p>\n<li>Identifies errors or omissions and initiates corrections on accounts with credit balances.</li>\n<p> </p>\n<li>Researches and reconciles unidentified payments and posts such payments to the appropriate account or initiates refunds as appropriate.</li>\n<p> </p>\n<li>Researches and resolves payment issues associated with patient accounts. 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