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Shoaib Akhtar

@shoaibakhtar

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I am a medical billing specialist with 3+ years' AR and denial management experience.

Pakistan

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What I'm looking for

I am seeking a growth-driven healthcare role where I can optimize revenue cycles, improve collections, reduce denials, and work within a compliant, collaborative team.

I am a dedicated medical billing specialist with 3+ years of hands-on experience in accounts receivable, revenue cycle management, eligibility verification, prior authorizations, and claim denial resolution. I focus on accurate payment posting, claim corrections, and timely appeals to maximize collections.

I work with CMS-1500, ECW, Office Ally, Availity and various payer portals to verify coverage, submit claims with CPT codes, and follow up on pending authorizations. I maintain strict HIPAA compliance and prioritize data security while coordinating referrals and approvals to reduce denials and delays.

I am completing a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science (BSCS) and hold certifications including Claim Denial Resolution and Microsoft Excel. I am seeking a growth-driven healthcare role where I can optimize revenue cycles, improve collections performance, and contribute to efficient, compliant billing operations.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

AR Executive

Current

Medcare MSO

Jan 2024 - Present (1 year 7 months)

Handled AR follow-ups, payment posting, and claim corrections; resolved denials and rejections through appeals and resubmissions while ensuring HIPAA compliance and closing outstanding balances.

Accounts Receivable Payment Posting Denial Management Appeals HIPAA

Authorization Specialist

Ascend BPO

Jan 2023 - Jan 2024 (1 year)

Initiated prior authorizations and verified insurance eligibility using payer-specific portals (ECW, Office Ally), submitted CPT-documented requests, and followed up to accelerate approvals and reduce delays.

ECW Office Ally

Eligibility and Benefits Specialist

Omega Medical Billing

Jan 2022 - Jan 2023 (1 year)

Performed real-time insurance eligibility and benefits verification using Availity and ECW, verified deductibles/co-pays, and coordinated referrals and authorization tracking to ensure timely approvals and reduce denials.

Real Time Eligibility Verification Availability ECW

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Virtual University of Pakistan

Bachelor of Science, Computer Science

2021 - 2025

Gained strong foundation in databases, programming, and information systems, developing problem-solving skills and proficiency in computer applications supporting data-driven medical billing workflows.