Mari Ortega
About Mari Ortega
Mari Ortega is a Physician Billing Manager at OnPoint Healthcare Partners in Phoenix, Arizona, where she has worked since 2022. With extensive experience in medical billing and revenue cycle management, she has held various leadership roles in healthcare organizations across California and Arizona.
Work at OnPoint Healthcare Partners
Mari Ortega has been serving as the Physician Billing Manager at OnPoint Healthcare Partners since 2022. In this role, she is responsible for enrolling physicians and groups with contracted payers. Additionally, she maintains organized records of all credentialing information, ensuring compliance and efficiency in the billing process.
Previous Experience in Revenue Cycle Management
Prior to her current position, Mari Ortega held various roles in revenue cycle management. She worked as the Director of Revenue Cycle at Pathology Inc from 2012 to 2014. She also served as the Collections Supervisor at Sovereign Health Care from 2018 to 2022, where she managed a team and oversaw collections processes. Her experience includes managing billing and collections for physician professional services across multiple specialties.
Education and Certification
Mari Ortega completed her high school education at Carson High School, where she studied Music. She has also pursued further education in medical coding, achieving the Certified Professional Coder designation from AAPC in 2012. Her studies have equipped her with the necessary skills for coding in various billing systems.
Management and Leadership Skills
Throughout her career, Mari Ortega has managed teams ranging from 20 to 80 employees. She has effectively engaged with customers, executives, physicians, insurance carriers, and medical groups/IPAs. Her leadership experience includes creating Charge Master Committees at several previous employers, focusing on both facility and physician billing processes.
Expertise in Medical Coding and Billing
Mari Ortega possesses extensive experience in medical coding and billing. She is proficient in coding systems such as CPT, HCPCS, DRG, APC, ICD10, and ASC, applicable to both outpatient and inpatient settings. Her expertise supports her roles in managing billing operations and ensuring accurate claims processing.