Hi! My name is Angela Arnold-Knotts. I am a contract/ freelance worker that offers various services as needed. I am a certified professional coder with 29 years experience in medical billing and coding, medical front office training, medical auditing as well. I work with small and large practices, offices or and clinics with medical, dental, DME and labs. I am a member of AAPC and certified under their organization as a CPC professional. I have worked in various office with lots of background in multi-specialties. I have background in reconsideration, workers compensation, appeals, claims follow-up etc. I worked in various EMR/EHR system such as: Office Ally, Eclinical Works, Athena, Practice Fusion, Meditech, EPIC and others as well. I am also a mentor in medical insurance/billing & coding and an instructor as well in medical billing and coding as well. I have the skills, experience and background to fit your office and our clinic. Medical Consultant for medical compliance and auditing for hospital and clinics and Medical trainer for front and back office functions and skills.
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Medical Billing & Coding
Medical Condition Coding
Medical Procedure Coding
Accuracy Verification
Medical Mastermind Medical Billing Services
Insurance Verification
Compliance Training
Medical Referrals
Insurance & Risk Management
Insurance Claim Submission
HIPAA
Epic Systems Medical Software
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AI Data Analytics
Electronic Medical Record
Kailyn V.
Harvest, Alabama
$15/hr
5.0
2 jobs
Certified Professional Coder – Apprentice (CPC-A) with a strong foundation in medical billing, coding, and revenue cycle support. Skilled in applying ICD-10-CM, CPT, and HCPCS guidelines to ensure accurate coding, clean claim submission, and compliance with payer and regulatory requirements. Experienced in healthcare customer service with a strong ability to communicate effectively with patients, insurance companies, and internal teams to resolve billing issues and improve account outcomes.
Trilingual professional fluent in English and Spanish, with conversational Korean, allowing for improved patient communication and culturally competent service delivery. Brings a diverse skill set including customer support, basic bookkeeping, computer troubleshooting, and website creation, contributing to strong adaptability in fast-paced administrative and healthcare environments.
Detail-oriented, dependable, and focused on accuracy, efficiency, and continuous improvement in medical billing and coding processes. Committed to supporting healthcare organizations by reducing claim errors, improving reimbursement timelines, and delivering high-quality administrative support.
Data Entry
Medical Billing & Coding
Medical Procedure Coding
Communications
Customer Care
Data Analysis
Customer Service
CRM Software
Medical Records
Medical Transcription
Medical Interpretation
Revenue Cycle Management
Compliance
Insurance Verification
Account Management
Medical Billing
Email Communication
Accounts Receivable
Administrative Support
Virtual Assistance
Ayda A.
Colonie, New York
$45/hr
5.0
1 jobs
Motivated medical billing and coding specialist with an array of experience in health operations management, billing, and coding. Expertise in ICD-ICD-10 CM/PCS and CPT. Highly skilled in analyzing and validating patient information, diagnoses, and billing data. Demonstrated leadership skills that enable the processing of high volumes of patient information to achieve revenue generation goals.
ICD Coding
Medical Billing & Coding
Science & Medicine
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Qamar L.
Manchester, Missouri
$15/hr
5.0
15 jobs
🏆 TOP RATED PLUS | 6,000+ HOURS | 100% JOB SUCCESS
🟢 Available Full-Time | HIPAA Certified | Manchester, MO, USA
Is your practice struggling with unpaid claims, high denial rates, or slow reimbursements? These problems don't appear overnight — they build quietly: denied claims stack up, AR ages past 90 days, and follow-ups keep getting pushed to "later." I help medical practices take back control of their revenue cycle and make reimbursements predictable.
Hi! I'm Qamar Latif, a HIPAA Certified Medical Biller and Medical Billing Specialist with 5+ years of hands-on experience in complete Revenue Cycle Management (RCM) for US healthcare practices. I help medical practices, billing companies, and clinics eliminate claim denials, recover unpaid AR, and maximize reimbursements.
I genuinely love helping doctors and practices fix their billing and that dedication has earned me Top Rated Plus status with 100% Job Success on Upwork.
Accomplishments:
⭐ Top Rated Plus — Top talent on Upwork with 100% Job Success Score
⭐ $90K+ earned | 6,000+ hours | serving US healthcare practices
⭐ $200K+ in outstanding AR recovered across 8 different practices
⭐ Denial rates reduced by 40–50% within 90 days for multiple clients
⭐ Clean claim rates improved to 95%+ for all RCM clients
⭐ 15+ providers enrolled with 100% credentialing approval rate
⭐ US-Based (Manchester, MO) — real-time availability, timezone aligned
✅ CORE MEDICAL BILLING & RCM SERVICES
- Medical Billing & Claims Submission:
ICD-10, ICD-11, CPT & HCPCS accurate code assignment | 98%+ clean claim rate | Submission via Availity, Office Ally, Change Healthcare | EDI rejection resolution
- Denial Management & Appeals:
Root cause analysis | Appeals processing | Denial prevention strategies | 70%+ appeal success rate
- Accounts Receivable Follow-Up:
Aging report management (30/60/90/120+ days) | AR recovery | Collection optimization
- Payment Posting:
Daily ERA/EOB posting | Reconciliation | Adjustment accuracy
- Prior Authorization & Insurance Verification:
Pre-authorizations & retro-authorizations | Eligibility checks | VOB | Coverage validation
- Financial Reporting & Compliance:
Weekly/monthly KPI reports | Denial trend analysis | HIPAA compliance
🏥 20+ SPECIALTIES SERVED
Anesthesiology | Internal Medicine | Pediatrics | Nephrology | Mental Health | Psychiatry | Psychology | Physical Therapy | Occupational Therapy | Speech Therapy | Cardiology | Neurology | Podiatry | Dermatology | Urgent Care | Home Healthcare | DME | Chiropractic | Pain Management | Radiology
💻 SOFTWARE EXPERTISE
- EHR/EMR: eClinicalWorks (ECW) | AdvancedMD | Kareo/Tebra | Meditech | EPIC | CollaborateMD | SimplePractice | TherapyNotes | Athenahealth | NextGen | RXNT | DrChrono | ModMed | CureMD | WebPT | Practice Fusion | OfficeAlly
- Clearinghouses: Availity | Change Healthcare | Office Ally | Waystar | Trizetto
- Insurance Portals: Medicare (Noridian, Palmetto GBA, CGS, WPS, Novitas) | Navinet | UHC | Cigna | Optum | Humana | Aetna | BCBS | Medicaid | Tricare
💡 WHY CLIENTS HIRE ME
✔ Top Rated Plus — $90K+ earned, 6,000+ hours, 100% JSS
✔ US-Based (Manchester, MO) — timezone aligned, real-time communication
✔ HIPAA Certified + AAPC Medical Billing & Coding training
✔ 5+ years across 20+ medical specialties
✔ Proven AR recovery & denial management results
✔ Fast, clear communication — Zoom, Slack, email, or phone
✔ Weekly KPI reports included — full transparency always
📊 MY APPROACH
As your Medical Billing Specialist, I don't just submit claims, but I also analyze your entire revenue cycle. I identify denial patterns, track aging AR, follow up with insurance payers, and optimize workflows to keep cash flow healthy and reimbursements predictable.
Whether you need a Medical Biller for daily operations, a Medical Billing Specialist for AR cleanup, or a Pre-Authorization Specialist for smoother approvals and I bring complete RCM expertise to your practice.
📌 Let's discuss your needs:
- What EHR or billing software does your practice use?
- Struggling with claim denials, AR backlogs, or slow reimbursements?
- Need a Medical Biller or Medical Billing Specialist to take ownership of your revenue cycle?
Let's streamline your billing, fix your cash flow, and make reimbursements predictable.
💬 MESSAGE ME NOW — Ready to start immediately.
Regards,
Qamar Latif
HIPAA Certified Medical Biller | Medical Billing Specialist | RCM Expert
Data Entry
ICD Coding
Medical Billing & Coding
Medical Procedure Coding
Medical Transcription
Insurance Claim Submission
HIPAA
Revenue Cycle Management
Electronic Medical Record
Accounts Receivable Management
Healthcare Management
Payment Processing
Medical Mastermind Medical Billing Services
eClinicalWorks
Insurance Verification
Sean N.
Norwalk, Connecticut
$15/hr
5.0
7 jobs
With over 6 years of hands-on experience in medical billing and coding, I specialize in optimizing revenue cycle management for healthcare providers. I ensure precise coding, prompt claim submissions, and maximized reimbursements all while maintaining strict HIPAA compliance and staying current with evolving industry standards.
Whether you're a solo provider, a multi-specialty clinic, or a large healthcare facility, I deliver customized solutions designed to boost your financial outcomes and minimize claim denials.
My Services Include:
✅ Medical Coding: Proficient in ICD-10, CPT, and HCPCS across a wide range of specialties
✅ Billing & Claims Submission: Accurate and timely submissions to ensure maximum reimbursement
✅ Revenue Cycle Management: Comprehensive solutions from patient intake to payment posting
✅ Denial Management: Analyze, correct, and prevent claim denials to improve cash flow
✅ Insurance Verification: Confirm eligibility and benefits upfront for smoother billing
✅ Audit & Compliance: Thorough reviews to ensure coding and billing meet regulatory standards
Tools & Platforms I Use:
💻 Billing Systems: Athenahealth, Cerner, Epic, Kareo, AdvancedMD, NextGen, eClinicalWorks
💻 Coding Software: Optum360 Encoder Pro, 3M CodeFinder
💻 Payer Portals: Aetna, UnitedHealthcare, Medicare, Medicaid
Why Work With Me?
🩺 Certified Professional with a strong foundation in medical billing and pharmacy
⏱️ Detail-Oriented: Proven ability to reduce errors and streamline workflows
📈 Results-Focused: Helped clients increase reimbursement rates and decrease claim rejections
🤝 Client-Centered: Dependable, responsive, and committed to excellence
Let’s Connect:
Looking to improve your billing and coding processes? Let me handle the complexities so you can focus on what matters most patient care. Contact me today to get started!
Medical Billing & Coding
Medical Condition Coding
Medical Records Software
Medical Billing
Medical Mastermind Medical Billing Services
Healthcare
Electronic Health Record
Medical Records
Medical Report
Medical Transcription
Revenue Management
eClinicalWorks
Healthcare Management
Electronic Medical Record
Tracy G.
Perris, California
$25/hr
5.0
23 jobs
I was a business owner and entrepreneur for 13 years in the fields of Real Estate, Construction and Restaurant Industry.
I am able to juggle and multi-task responsibilities. I believe in the pro-active approach and can work alone without supervision and can successfully communicate with a team. I have experience in bookkeeping, project management, and various administrative affairs.
I am a Certified Professional Coder and Certified Professional Biller by the AAPC and have experience in Medical Coding and Billing for a Primary Care Practice as well.
Data Entry
Medical Billing & Coding
Intuit QuickBooks
Microsoft Excel
Typing
WordPress
Administrative Support
EMR Data Entry
Google Workspace
Intuit Quicken
Microsoft Office
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