Tamara Kaye

Tamara Kaye Greet has Eighteen years of Medical billing experience with emphasis on orthopedic, physical medicine and allergy. She has worked with PPO, HMO, extensive worker's compensation, liens, Medicare and Medi-cal.

• Trained and qualified to understand medical terminology, abbreviations, CPT and ICD-9 coding
• In depth-knowledge of administrative tasks and procedures
• Ability to function effectively as a team player as well as working independently to achieve objectives
• Knowledge of third party billing, patient billing, and worker’s compensation billing
• Experienced with Medicare, Medi-Cal and other federally and state funded programs
• Handled insurance claims and queries of the patients
• Assisted patients with queries regarding various medical procedures, costs, and other requested information
• Implemented new practice management and EMR program.  Worked with outside billing company to assist with requests for information, follow-up on billing, provider information, etc
• Performed billing and collections for six orthopedic physicians including inpatient and outpatient surgery billing
• Appeal all down coded and unpaid dates of service, follow up with carriers on nonpayment issues
• Handle patient collections

Including her current operational skills, Tamara also actively participates in the following:

• Treasurer, Los Angeles MGMA .
• Member, Medical Group Management Association
• Nominee, American College of Medical Practice Executives
• Member, American Academy of Orthopedic Associates