Mariane Bautista
@marianebautista
Experienced provider relations advocate specializing in medical claims resolution and provider support.
What I'm looking for
I am a provider relations advocate with over five years of experience resolving medical and dental claims, managing provider inquiries, and guiding appeals and grievances to resolution. I consistently deliver timely, accurate, and courteous responses to high volumes of provider calls and correspondence.
My hands-on experience includes eligibility and benefits verification, claim denial analysis, recoupment coordination with third-party vendors, and re-processing claims when required. I am proficient with CPT/HCPC/ICD-10 coding checks, authorization requirements, and applying LCD/NCD/OCE/NCCI guidelines to ensure correct billing.
I collaborate effectively with operations, business partners, and internal departments to expedite complex inquiries and escalate when necessary. I maintain strong KPI performance (AHT, NPS, productivity, and quality) and am comfortable using multiple CRM and claims tools to support provider services.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Provider Relations Advocate
Aetna
Jan 2022 - Jan 2025 (3 years)
Handled provider inquiries and medical claims resolution, reducing billing conflicts by verifying primary/secondary insurance, hospice status, CPT/HCPC/ICD-10 requirements, and recommending corrected claims or authorizations. Coordinated appeals, recoupment processing, and cross-functional escalations to expedite complex/aging inquiries.
Provided eligibility and benefits verification, investigated claim denials and recommended corrected claims or authorizations, and supported providers with appeals and recoupment coordination across third-party vendors. Maintained KPI performance in AHT, NPS, and quality metrics.
Education
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STI College DasmariƱas
Associate in Computer Technology, Computer Technology
2017 - 2019
Completed an Associate in Computer Technology program covering computer systems and IT fundamentals.
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