1. Jennifer R. LaGrone, CPC
(918) 282-7735 (Cell)
(918) 599 - 0862 ( Home)
1152 N. Xenophon Ave.
Tulsa, Ok. 74127 rereez12@yahoo.com
I have 15 years of work experience, including as a Certified Medical Coder/ Biller and Credentials Specialist.
Most recently I have worked at North Tulsa Counseling Services, LLC August 4, 2014 through August 27, 2014 as a Behavioral
Health Biller.
My skills and experiences include: Accounts Receivable, Administrative Support, Calculator, File Management, Financial
Statements, Medical Billing, Medical Record Coding, Medisoft , Medicare and Medicaid.
I hold a Medical Insurance Billing and Coding Certification In Physician Based Coding 2 and Advanced Coding and CPC
Preparation) from Tulsa Technology. Certification as a Certified Professional Coder with the American Academy of Professional
Coders. ICD -10 Proficient.
Experience
North Tulsa Counseling Services August 2014 to August 2014
Billing weekly claims to OHCA, Processing and auditing of claims for Behavioral Health Services. Surveyor of clients of Services
provided by the clinics Therapist and Case Managers and verify that we are in Compliance. Practice of HIPPA. Coding Consulting.
Insurance Contract Credentialing for Provider/Clinic.
North Tulsa Counseling Services October 2014 to Present
Billing Behavioral Health Services / Administrative Assistant
Morton Comprehensive Health Services, Tulsa Ok January 2002 to April 2014
Certified Medical Coder and Credentials Specialist
Started as a Certified Medical Coder (CPC) and moved up to Credentials Specialist. As a CPC duties included: Coding of Family
Practice, OB/GYN, Pediatric, Hospital Pregnancy Deliveries and Coding of Newborn Babies Births, Mental Health , Radiology and
Laboratory Service, Optometry. Administered return mail and corrected customer information. Investigated account errors and
discrepancies. Verified required check information. Maintained a complete and accurate filing system. Scanned documentation.
Answered inquiries about billing errors and patient accounts. Performed accounts receivable monitoring and reporting activities.
Produced Financial Statements. Produced billing statements for items and/or services. Knowledge sets include: Billing, CPT,
Denial Management, ICD-9, HCPCS, Medicaid, Medicare , Medical Billing , Spreadsheets, Kept the clinics going after the Billing
Manger Expired.
As a Credentials Specialist duties included: Compiled personnel records Maintained and updated records. Searched Employee files upon
request. Answered inquiries pertaining to employees. Administered background screening and checked references. Processed applications
for Provider Enrollment, Evaluated qualifications or eligibility of applicants for those Insurance Carriers. Arranged training activities for
Providers and the Nursing Staff. Assisted with employment-related training. Maintained supplies and inventories. Performed data entry.
My accomplishments included: Application of Medical Licenses, DEA, OBNDD , and CLIA numbers for the providers and various clinics under
the Morton Umbrella. Knowledge Sets include: Calculators or accessories, Coding Completion, Data Entry, Desktop Computers, Laptops, Fax
Machines, Medical Record Coder, Medical Terminology, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Internet Explorer, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Word
and Photocopiers. Assisted in Initial JCHAO Accreditation. Arranged for Morton to participate in AAPC Xtern Program for Coding Students
preparing for Exam and the Field of Medical/Biller/Coder.
Reclaim Family Medical, Tulsa, Ok June 2000 to January 2002
Medical Biller/ Coder
Used Software tools including: Computer, Microsoft Office, Basic Word, Excel and Access. Answered inquiries about Errors in Billing. Verified
accuracy of billing data and revised errors. Provider Administrative support. Produced Financial Statements. Produced Billing Statements for
items and/or services. Prepared Invoices. Performed Data Entry. Processed checks for mailing. Generated bills. My accomplishments
included: Worked closely with the Owner/Operator of the clinic.

2. Quality Care Med + Center, Tulsa, Ok August 1998 to January 2002
Medical Biller and Coder
Used Software tools including AECHO, Submed and HCFA Billing. Investigated account errors and discrepancies. Maintained a complete and
accurate filing system. Opened and closed orders. Answered inquiries about billing errors. Performed accounts receivable monitoring and
reporting activities. Verified accuracy of billing data and revised errors. Provided Administrative support. Produced Billing Statements for items
and/or service Enter and review and post receipts and payments to appropriate records. Used software tools including: Computers, Medical
Terminolgy Microsoft Office. My accomplishments included: Office Manager Title.
Education
Coding 2, Ok
Medical Insurance Billing and Coding: Physician Based Coding 2 GPA : 3.2
Certifications
Certified Professional Coder, American Academy of Professional Coders, 2004 Oklahoma
Certificate: Executive Secretary, College of the Americas, 1986 Oklahoma
Skills
Accounts Receivable, Administrative Support, Basic Internet Skills, Billing, Calculator, Data Entry, File Management, Financial Statements,
Medical Billing, Medical Record Coding, Medisoft, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Word, Radiology, Screening, Medical Coding,
Obstetrics/ Gynecology, Pediatrics, Laboratory and Radiology Coding, Behavioral Health Coding, Mailing and Office Management.
Languages: English
Affiliations
Member of the American Academy of Professional Coders