Kristine Pratt, CMRS
Senior Medical Billing Manager
Certified Medical Billing Specialist
My Story
An enthusiastic and results-driven Certified Medical Reimbursement Specialist (CMRS) with over 9 years of experience in healthcare billing and 15 years in leadership roles. With a Bachelor of Arts in Mass Communication, majoring in Broadcasting, Kristine has successfully transitioned into the healthcare sector, leveraging strong communication and leadership skills to optimize financial operations.
Kristine has demonstrated expertise in medical billing, coding (ICD-10-CM, CPT), and managing accounts receivable. Her certification as a Medical Billing Specialist underscores her deep knowledge of billing processes. She excels at researching and correcting rejected and denied claims, managing insurance verification, and streamlining billing workflows, significantly improving revenue cycles for healthcare practices. Her broad experience includes working in dental, oral surgery, and physical therapy practices, where she consistently enhances billing accuracy, reduces denials, and implements effective patient payment plans.
In leadership roles, Kristine provides operational oversight, ensures compliance with regulatory standards, trains staff, and maintains financial stability. Her prior experience in banking further honed her skills in managing financial transactions, improving operational efficiencies, and coaching teams for success.
Fluent in both Tagalog and English, Kristine thrives in cross-functional team environments, effectively collaborating with stakeholders to deliver outstanding patient and client experiences. Outside of work, Kristine enjoys supporting her two children, Ashton and Senna, in their year-long competitive soccer seasons, with tournaments in the summer and winter. She also loves exploring various cuisines from multiple cultures, adding a culinary adventure to her dynamic life and spoiling her pomsky pup, Alpha.
Contact
Phone Contact Hours: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. (Pacific Time)
Phone: 206-339-1855 Ext. 109
Secured Fax: 206-238-9127