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Syed Akhtar

@syedakhtar1

Medical Billing and RCM Specialist at HEALTHQUEST BILLING who grew laboratory revenue from $5,000 to $1.4 million.

At HEALTHQUEST BILLING, I optimized revenue cycle workflows and expanded provider credentialing, increasing laboratory revenue from $5,000 to $1.4 million within 13 months. I also reduced claim denials by 40% and managed end-to-end revenue cycle operations for 800+ claims daily.

Previously, I managed provider credentialing at CODECURE and worked as a Medical Coder at PROVIDERS CARE BILLING LLC, resolving claim denials and applying CPT, ICD-10, and HCPCS coding standards. I hold CCA and CPB certifications and completed medical billing, coding, and HIPAA compliance training at MortonCollege.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

RCM Specialist

HealthQuest Billing

Mar 2022 - Sep 2026 (4 years 6 months)

Increased laboratory revenue from $5,000 to $1.4 million within 13 months by optimizing revenue cycle management workflows. Reduced claim denials by 40% and managed end-to-end revenue cycle operations for 800+ claims daily, achieving a 95% first-pass claim approval rate.

Revenue Cycle Management Denial Management Claim Submission Accounts Receivable HIPAA compliance Financial Reporting Quality Assurance

Credentialing Specialist

Codecure

Jan 2020 - Mar 2022 (2 years 2 months)

Managed provider credentialing and re-credentialing for 24 healthcare providers across 40+ insurance payers, maintaining 100% compliance with enrollment deadlines. Reduced credentialing turnaround time by 20% through proactive payer follow-ups and efficient documentation management.

Provider Credentialing CAQH PECOS NPPES Payer Enrollment Compliance Document Management

Medical Coder

Providers Care Billing LLC

Dec 2018 - Dec 2019 (1 year)

Reduced payer rejections by 25% by applying CPT, ICD-10, and HCPCS coding standards across multiple specialties. Resolved approximately 40 claim denials daily across 13 providers, improving resolution time by 30%.

Medical Coding CPT ICD 10 HCPCS Denial Resolution Compliance Payer Guidelines