I am a graduate of Eastern Florida State College Billing/Coding Program. I passed the CPC exam and earned a certificate from Certification Coaching for ICD-10 PCS coding. I am looking for an opportunity to break into the field of coding and will consider any position to get my foot in the door.
Marcianne Nichoson, CPC-A
1280 Luminary Circle, #104
Melbourne, FL 32901
352-613-0705
[email protected]
www.linkedin.com/in/marcianne-nichoson-cpc

OBJECTIVE
Utilization of my skills and experience to further the goals and mission of a healthcare organization.

SKILLS
Coding and Electronic Health Record Software: EClinicWorks, Doctors Partner, Trizetto/Gateway, ICD10Data.com, Optum Encoder.
Computer Skills: Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access.
Medical Proficiency: Extensive knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy, physiology, ICD-10, CPT, PCS, CMS-1500 form UB-04 form.
Workplace Skills: Familiarity with all office machines, keyboarding at 65 wpm.
Excellent analytical thinking and planning with attention to detail and accuracy.
Exceptional organizational and communication skills both written and verbal.
Strong background in customer service and problem solving.

WORK EXPERIENCE
2017 Professional Practice Experience (Internship). Dr. Vinay Kumar, Rockledge, FL
240 credit hours in Billing Department of a clinical practice.
Initiated insurance claims using correct ICD-10 -CM, CPT/HCPCS codes.
Audited physician/nurse generated claims for accuracy and completeness before submission.
Posted payments from Explanation of Benefits to patient accounts.
Researched and revised claims per rejection report for re-submission.
Audited A/R report for corrections.
Answered telephones, scheduled appointments, directed faxes to appropriate personnel for follow up.
2014 – 2016 Dillard’s Department Store. Sales Associate. Melbourne, FL
2014 – 2016 MLSBC Cruises/Carnival Cruise Line. Guest Services. Port Canaveral, FL
2006 – 2014 M*Modal Transcription Service. Franklin, TN
Level III transcriptionist of medical reports for hospitals and clinics.
Edited speech recognition software-generated medical reports.
2002-2003 Temple Sinai. Administrative Assistant. Palm Desert, CA
Transcribe sermons, lectures, letters. Preparation of weekly congregational bulletin and Torah study materials. Directed and supervised volunteer staff on daily assignments and special projects.
1999-2002 Innovative Expo, Inc. Palm Springs, CA
Owned and operated trade show services company. Developed and enforced company policies. Trained and supervised customer service agents and graphics department. Instituted computerized order processing and payroll. Performed accounting and payroll duties. Worked trade show floor interacting with employees, exhibitors, and facility personnel utilizing problem solving and communication skills to assure smooth move in and move out of exhibit materials.

EDUCATION
Eastern Florida State College, Cocoa, FL, Medical Coder/Biller Program-37 credits.
Certification Coaching Organization, 30 Continuing Credit Units, ICD-10-PCS.
College of the Desert, Palm Desert, CA. Course work in Microsoft Word, Excel, business law, accounting.
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, Bachelor of Arts.

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS
American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC).