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Shahzad A. — Senior Healthcare Claims Analyst from India

Shahzad A.

Senior Healthcare Claims Analyst

India 6+ years
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Shahzad A. is a seasoned Senior Analyst located in Sambhal, Uttar Pradesh, India, with extensive expertise in the healthcare industry and customer experience operations. With over 8 years of professional experience, he has honed his skills in healthcare claims analysis, providing crucial support in Revenue Cycle Management. At R1 RCM, he plays a pivotal role in reducing claim rejection rates through meticulous claims adjudication and leveraging Power BI for data-driven insights. Shahzad excels in using CRM platforms such as Salesforce, Zendesk, and Freshdesk to maintain SLA compliance while effectively managing high-volume ticket queues. He has a proven track record of enhancing customer satisfaction by resolving disputes and optimizing cross-functional workflows. Shahzad's technical proficiency extends to the application of AI tools, which streamline processes, increase efficiency, and automate tasks. He has also worked at IBM India Pvt. Ltd. as a Technical Support Representative, offering robust Tier 1 and Tier 2 support. Shahzad holds an MBA in Financial Planning & Services from IILM and a BBA from Jamia Hamdard.

Experience

  • Senior Healthcare Claims Analyst & Customer Service Analyst

    R1 RCM · 2018 — Present
    Analyzed and adjudicated a high volume of healthcare insurance claims to ensure accuracy, compliance with regulations, and timely reimbursement across complex payer/provider ecosystems. Delivered comprehensive Revenue Cycle Management (RCM) support from claim submission through resolution to denial, which involved reducing claim rejection rates and accelerating cash flow for clients. Managed escalations with precision and empathy, consistently achieving above-target CSAT scores by resolving billing disputes and complex claim discrepancies. Utilized Power BI to track claim trends, identify bottlenecks, and present insights to leadership, enhancing team throughput by optimizing workflow queues. Collaborated with cross-functional teams including coding, billing, and IT to identify gaps and implement Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) aimed at decreasing average handle time and enhancing first-contact resolution. Trained junior analysts on claims adjudication, compliance standards (HIPAA), and CRM best practices, contributing to overall team development. Maintained strict compliance with Service Level Agreements (SLA) across multiple client accounts while handling a high-volume ticket queue in a fast-paced shared services environment. Employed AI tools to automate repetitive claim review tasks, thus reducing manual workload and increasing efficiency.
  • Technical Support Representative

    IBM India Pvt. Ltd. · 2017 — 2018
    Delivered Tier 1 and Tier 2 technical support for enterprise clients, effectively resolving hardware, software, and network issues through systematic remote diagnostics and structured troubleshooting. Managed customer interactions using Zendesk and Salesforce, ensuring that all support tickets were documented, prioritized, and resolved within the established SLA windows. Achieved high first-contact resolution rates by providing clear, step-by-step guidance tailored to various customer skill levels. Handled conflict resolution scenarios proficiently, maintaining professionalism under pressure and preserving client relationships. Collaborated with backend engineering and product teams to bring recurring issues to light, contributing to knowledge base improvements and fostering faster future resolutions.

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Education

  • Master of Business Administration (MBA) – Financial Planning & Services
    IILM · 2010 — 2012
  • Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA)
    Jamia Hamdard · 2005 — 2008

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