1. Brenda Meluh-Williams
3325 Brewster Court
Manchester, Maryland 21102
bmwcew@gmail.com
Home (410) 374-1199
Mobile (410) 917-3044
SUMMARY: An experienced healthcare professionalwith a diverse background in medical insurance claims
processing and adjustments,training and auditing. Over twenty-five (25) years of comprehensive
knowledge with the ability to balance business needs and customerdemands.
Excellent communication skills (written/oral) Computer literate
Skilled in community underwriting Good interpersonal skills
Outstanding analytical qualities Planning and scheduling
PROFESSIONAL
EXPERIENCE: TRIZETTO Corporation, Linthicum, MD (1995 – present)
Senior Adjustment Coordinator and Subject Matter Expert 1999 – present
Adjust claims as per the request from Customer Service, Provider Relations, and Claims
Departments. This position is an integral part of the Operations sectorof the company; whereby
audits and quality are monitored and specific reporting and monitoring are recorded.
Selected Accomplishments:
Adjust and release claims using Facets and DMS software.
Adjust claims as required by error / contract.
Adjust claims related to refund checks and post refunds into the financial system.
Responsible for collection activity and recovery functions of funds erroneously paid.
Assist with new product training and policy development.
Testing of new / improved systems for each client.
Assist the Claims Manager and Team Leads with examiner / adjuster inquiries.
Achieve / maintain or exceed established quality levels.
Achieve / maintain or exceed established production levels.
Trained in Government Regulations and HIPAA/HITECH Compliance.
Accomplish monthly reporting of adjustment errors.
Accomplish reporting of adjustment trends and training issues.
Assist with client auditing.
Apply selected benefits to respective contracts.
Investigate / process coordination of benefits for Medicare, Medicaid and Commercial Carriers.
Determine / identify erroneous processed claims.
Underwriter 1998 - 1999
Managed Care organization member, supplying health insurance community underwriting services
for small groups and self-employed individuals.
Selected accomplishments:
Underwriting for State Reform small group contracts.
Application of Maryland Insurance law and regulations.
Resolution of broker and CareFirst sales representative inquiries.
Interpretation of SEGO manual guidelines.
Achieve / maintain or surpass established quality and production standards.
Creation and maintenance of Excel spreadsheets as applicable to Underwriting.
2. Senior Claims Analyst 1996 - 1998
Adjudicate claims as relating to Preferred I and Preferred II, State Reform, and Georgetown
contracts. Assistant to the Adjustment Coordinator.
Selected Accomplishments:
Achieve / maintain or exceed established quality levels.
Achieve / maintain or exceed established production levels.
Apply selected benefits to respective contracts.
Investigate / process coordination of benefits for Medicare and commercial carriers.
Examine / release MACESS claims.
Determine / identify erroneous processed claims.
Adjust claims as required by error / contract.
Claims Analyst 1995 – 1996
Adjudicate claims as relating to Preferred I and Preferred II and State Reform contracts.
Selected Accomplishments:
Achieve / maintain or exceed established quality levels.
Achieve / maintain or exceed established production levels.
Apply selected benefits to respective contracts.
CAREFIRST BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD OF MARYLAND, Baltimore, MD (1991 - 1995)
Individual Account Manager 1993 - 1995
Examined, interpreted, researched medical policy coverage and illness diagnosis to resolve claims.
Provided customer service assistance to policyholders and medical providers.
Selected Accomplishments:
Reviewed claims for pre-existing conditions and/or fraudulent circumstances.
Resolved telephone customer service inquires.
Audited and recouped overpayment of funds.
Initiated and adjudicated timely claims payments.
Provided additional aid to co-worker’s customer concerns/inquiries.
Claims Examiner / Team Scheduler 1991 - 1993
Examined, interpreted, researched medical policy coverage and illness diagnosis to resolve claims.
Selected Accomplishments:
Reviewed claims for pre-existing conditions and/or fraudulent circumstances.
Audited and recouped overpayment of funds.
Adjusted claims as required by error / contract.
Team planner / scheduler.
Participated in the promotion and evaluation of team concepts.
Inventory control specialist.
EDUCATION: Bachelor of Arts, Economics
Bachelor of Arts, Sociology
University of Maryland Baltimore County, Catonsville, Maryland