6154 BLACK MALLARD PLACE
EL PASO, TX 79932
(678) 427-6511 cell; (915) 642-4269 home
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EDUCATION:
Greenville Technical Institute, Greenville, South Carolina
Cardiology coding, certificate, 1/2017
General surgery and anesthesia coding, certificate, 2/2017
American Academy of Professional Coders, Salt Lake City, UT
ICD-10-CM cardiology specialty code set training, certificate, 9/2016
CPMA Medical auditing course, certificate, 12/2015
CPPM Practice management course, certificate, 1/2016
ICD-10-CM General code set training, certificate, 1/2014
ICD-10-PCS code set training, certificate, 5/2015
ICD-10-CM specialty cardiology code set training, certificate, 1/2017
St. Scholastica, Duluth, MN
Health Data Analytics with MS Excel course, MOOC Certificate of attendance, 12/2015
Precyse University, USA
Coding-Baseline-ICD-10 Inpatient Diagnostic, Certificate of achievement, December 4, 2015
University of Georgia, Athens, GA
Administrative medical specialist, medical coding and billing+medical terminology courses (360 hours)
Triple certificate, 03/2015
National Association of Pharmaceutical Representatives (NAPSRx), Washington, D.C.
Graduate of pharmacology and pharmaceutical sales course, certificate, 2014
Earned Certified national pharmaceutical representative (CNPR); certification nr. 608042014
U.S. Career Institute, Fort Collins, CO
Medical coding specialist course (600 hours)
Certificate, 03/2013
Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden
Clinical science for ophthalmology
Ascorbate in the ocular lens, Licentiate degree, 10/2006
Ultraviolet radiation cataract development, Ph.D. degree, 6/200
Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, GA
Ophthalmology, 06/08/96 to 04/97
Medicine, surgery, and anesthesiology, M.D. degree, 05/1997
Broocker, Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, GA, 08/1996
Nickerson, Ophthalmology, 1994
Vanderbilt University
Bachelors of Science, Summa cum laude, high honors in molecular biology, 1989 to 1993
Parkview High School
National Merit Scholar, 1988
Valedictorian, High school diploma, 06/1989
Norcross High School
Attended fall semester, 1985
SUMMARY:
An experienced results-oriented professional with 10 years of experience in the field of medicine. Subjects of research include ophthalmology, surgery, medicine and pediatrics. Strong aptitude in research and analytical field, and the ability to interact with ease across all levels of a research team. A medical coder with CPC, CANPC and 3 years of medical coding experience and 15.5 months of anesthesia and pain management coding experience.
Skills:
Certified cardiovascular and pain management coder, CCVTC, 3/2017 (AAPC)
Certified anesthesia and pain management coder, CANPC, 8/2015 (AAPC)
Certified outpatient coder, COC, 6/2015 (AAPC)
Certified coding specialist-physician based, CCS-P credential, 5/2015 (AHIMA); 0037378
Certified professional coder, CPC credential, 3/2015 (AAPC)
Certified billing and coding specialist, CBCS credential, 3/2015 (NHA)
Certfied medical administrative assistant, CMAA credential, 3/2015 (NHA)
Proficient in ICD-9 as of 10/2013; Certified professional coder-apprentice, CPC-A original certification, 10/2013
Proficient in ICD-10 as of 1/2014
ICD-10-CM Certificate of Proficiency (AAPC)
ICD-10-PCS Certificate of Proficiency (AAPC)
HCPCS systems
CPT Codes
Certified national pharmaceutical representative,, CNPR, 3/2014 (NAPSRx); 608042014
Certified risk management consultant, CRMC, 5/2014 (HRMC)
Texas salesperson for profit legal service license (TDLR); 109231 as of 5/2014
Anesthesiology of guinea pigs (Karolinska Institute)
EXPERIENCE:
03/17-present SCHERING-PLOUGH (MERCK), Kentilworth, NJ
Clinical researcher on Cronolevel (a derivative of betamethasone)
Determined that Cronolevel is comprised of two active pharmaceutical ingredients betamethasone 17a,21-dipropionate and 21-disodium phosphate in the doses 5 mg and 2 mg/ml respectively
Cronolevel has systemic use and use in dermatologics
Entered new patient profiles and prescriptions into medication input software system
Dispensed and delivered patient medications to patients throughout the hospital
02/17-present AMERICAN HEALTH INFORMATION MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION (AHIMA), Chicago, IL
Coding Roundtable Webinar Presenter
Preparing medical coding material for AHIMAs Coding roundtable webinar
Planned presentation in May 2017
01/16-present ALTEGRA HEALTH, Miami Lakes, FL
Remote Medical Coder and Auditor
Performed medical coding on cases, professional, inpatient and outpatient,
Audited, answered to billing claims, responded to edits, and medically coded full charts
Training in AHA Coding Clinic ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS coding handbook
Obtaining anesthesia and pain management coding experience
09/15-present AMERICAN ACADEMY OF PROFESSIONAL CODERS, Salt Lake City, UT
CANPC Coding Lecturer
Prepared and delivered a lecture on CANPC anesthesia and pain management coding for a Local chapter El Paso, TX AAPC seminar on 10/2016
Prepared and delivered a lecture on cardiology coding for a Local chapter El Paso, TX, 9/2015
06/15-present SOUTHWEST UNIVERSITY, El Paso, TX
CANPC Coding Lecturer; Cardiology Coding; CPC Exam Review
Prepared and delivered a lecture on cardiology coding on 6/2015
Prepared and delivered lectures on CANPC anesthesia and pain management coding on 2/2016, 4/2016 (including CPC exam review), and 7/2016 for a student audience
04/16-present EUROPEAN COMMISSION (EC), Europe
Horizon 2020 EU Surveys/Survey X Contributor
Making contribution to public consultation on the development on an innovation strategy for the Energy Union by submitting surveys and publishing papers
Making a grant proposal
Identified and analyzed public health data to develop relevant programs and policies
06/16-present VANDERBILT UNIVERSITY, Nashville, TN
CoRPs Volunteer
Providing college advice to prospective and current undergraduate students
Interviewing students on the phone
02/16-present AIMIL PHARMACEUTICALS (India) LIMITED, New Delhi, India
Pharmaceutical researcher
Studying the active herbal pharmaceutical ingredients in ayurvedic NEERI syrup including several phyto-constituents like arbutin, quinolone derivatives, bioflavonoids, glucosides, tannins and several micronutrients that help tone the functioning of kidneys, ureters, urinary bladder and prostate
Maintain a working knowledge of new techniques, technologies and concepts
Research and study structures and technical properties of various natural and synthetic or composite materials, including metals, alloys, rubber, ceramics, semiconductors, polymers and glass
02/16-present VASU PHARMACEUTICALS, Gujarat, India
Pharmaceutical researcher
Studying Vasu Ural Syrup is an ayurvedic herbal medicine for urinary calculi, kidney stone and urinary tract infections
Research and study structures and technical properties of various natural and synthetic or composite materials, including metals, alloys, rubber, ceramics, semiconductors, polymers and glass
Develop new materials with innovative and/or specific properties for use in a variety of products and applications
02/16-present NP HEALTH RESOURCES, Dallas, TX
Remote medical coder
Recorded and filed patient data and medical records
Carefully reviewed medical records for accuracy and completion as required by insurance companies
Examined diagnosis codes for accuracy, completeness, specificity and appropriateness according to services rendered
05/14-present HARVARD RISK MANAGEMENT CORPORATION, (HRMC) Dallas, TX
Licensed Contract Salesperson, Agent Number 261491
Legalshield certified
One Call Health Access certified
Passed corporation exams, becoming a Certified risk management consultant
(CRMC)
Prepared and distributed webinar flyers
Training in ID Shield
B2B training
Audio training library
Supervisor Regional Director Jennifer Knowlton
Texas salesperson for profit legal service license from Texas Department of
Licensing and Regulation (TDLR)
09/15 to HGS USA, LLC, Peoria, IL
02/16 Remote Medical Coder (project-based)
Performed medical coding on cases, inpatient and outpatient, for over fifty hospitals throughout USA.
Audited, answered to billing claims, responded to edits, and medically coded full charts
12/13 to FAROOQ JIVANI INSURANCE, Norcross, GA
05/14 Customer service representative
Handled customer service
policy payment
Quality review/attention to detail
12/13-present NORTH GEORGIA HEART SPECIALISTS, Buford, GA
Cardiology trainee and cardiology coder trainee
Performed over 300 blood pressure measurements, pulse measurements, cardiology exams, pulmonary exams, upper respiratory exams, ophthalmological exams, dermatologic exams, and orthopedic exams on cardiac, orthopedic, ophthalmologic, upper respiratory, dermatologic, and psychiatric patients
Coded over 300 cases in ICD-10-CM, CPT, and HCPCS II
Codes, diagnoses, and procedures ranged from two-vessel coronary artery bypass graft, mitral valve repair, hypertension, sinusitis, cataracts, urticaria, bipolar disorder, meniscus tear, and pin removal
Entered new patient profiles and prescriptions into medication input software system
Assisted patients with multiple chronic diagnoses, including COPD and asthma
Recorded and filed patient data and medical records
Examined diagnosis codes for accuracy, completeness, specificity and appropriateness according to services rendered
07/13 to NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF PHARMACEUTICAL SALES REPRESENTATIVES
01/14 (NAPSRx), Washington DC
Pharmacology/Pharmaceutical Sales Trainee Course
Drug distribution and supply chain
Preclinical studies
Clinical trials
Biopharmaceutical drug development
Therapeutic agents
Managed care
Certified national pharmaceutical representative (CNPR) training course
2012 to GEORGIA STATE UNIVERSITY, Atlanta, GA
2015 Research Scientist
Publication planned.
Scientific data analysis, literature review.
Supervisory work, grants.
2009 to KAROLINSKA INSTITUTET, Stockholm, Sweden
2012 Guest Researcher
Publication of studies on maximum tolerable dose of ultraviolet radiation and vitamin E prevention of cataract.
Analytical skills, novel technique development, paper writing.
Grants.
2000 to KAROLINSKA INSTITUTET, Stockholm, Sweden
2008 Doktorand
Publication of a paper on high lenticular tolerance to ultraviolet radiation-B by pigmented guinea pig: application of a safety limit strategy for UVR-induced cataract
Developed an applicable method for ascorbate measurement in lens tissue samples utilizing homogenization in metaphosphoric acid, ultrafiltration, and high performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) with ultraviolet detection
Performed successful Ph.D. thesis defense, Ultraviolet radiation cataract and
ascorbate supplementation on 06/05/2008, earning a Ph.D. degree from Karolinska
Institutet, Department of Clinical Neuroscience under the direction of Dr. Per G. Soderberg
Presented the topic Ascorbate and the Ocular Lens in 10/2006, earning a Licentiate degree from Karolinska Institutet, Department of Clinical neuroscience under the direction of Dr. Per G. Soderberg
Diligence, statistical analysis, leader of a team of scientists, effective communication, interpersonal skills.
Grants
VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE:
El Paso, TX India temple, volunteer, 2014-current
Stockholm ISKON temple, participant, 2000-2008
American Cancer Society, donations through Oxford HIM, 2016-2017
Swedish Red Cross, donations, 2000-2008
Salvation Army, donations, 2000-2010
HONORS:
Featured on Microsoft Academic Search as a medical researcher from Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden, 2010-2015
Subscriber to AHA Coding Clinic ICD-10-CM/ICD-10-PCS and HCPCS
Certificate of upholding high standards, American Academy of Professional Coders,
Salt Lake City, UT 2013
Whos Who in America, 2012
Whos Who in America, 2009
Recipient of the Outstanding Scientist 21st Century Award, 2009
Marquis Whos Who in Medicine and Healthcare 2006-2007, featured as Chunilal Mody, M.D.
Grant, Crown Princess Margaretas Foundation, Stockholm, Sweden, 2000 to 2004
Travel grant, Karin Sandqvists Foundation, Stockholm, Sweden, 2000 to 2006
Completion of 11 months of Brown University/Lifespan Preliminary internal medicine internship, Providence, RI, 1998-1999
Medical researcher on mouse peritoneal macrophages in a surgical model of wound healing under the direction of Dr. Jorge Albina, Brown University/Lifespan,
Providence, RI, 09/1997-05/1998
On leave of absence after completing one month of Yale-New Haven Hospital
(Waterbury) Preliminary internal medicine internship, New Haven, CT, 1997
ARVO Abstract published on Plasma cystine increases with age in humans, 05/1997
Performed clinical ophthalmology rotation under the direction of Dr. Geoffrey Broocker, Emory University School of Medicine, 08/1996
Solvay Pharmaceuticals research grant, Atlanta, GA, 1994
Schering-Plough research award, Vanderbilt University, Nashville, TN, USA, 1991
High honors in Molecular Biology, Vanderbilt University, Nashville, TN, U.S.A., 1989
Medical researcher on a study on antioxidants including cysteine, homocysteine, and glutathione in the general population as part of controls of AREDS and ARMD subset clinical trials for Drs. Dean P. Jones and Paul Sternberg Jr., Biochemistry and
Ophthalmology, Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, GA, 06-08/1996, 04/1997
Performed research on Ligand-binding properties of the recombinant human interphotoreceptor retinoid binding protein under the Direction of Dr. John
Nickerson, Ophthalmology, Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, GA, 1994
Schering-Plough research award, Vanderbilt University, Nashville, TN, USA, 1991
Performed honors research project on Biochemical properties of the mitochondrial
megachannel under the direction of Dr. Sidney Fleischer, Vanderbilt University, Nashville, TN, 1992-1993
Researcher for Sero-Immuno Diagnostics, Norcross, GA, under the direction of Dr..
Irving Kagan on AIDS test kits for third world countries, 1992 summer
Researcher on Genprobe in the AIDS lab under the direction of Dr. Chin-Yi Ou at
Centers for Disease Control, Atlanta, GA, 1990-1991 summers
Chancellors Scholarship, Vanderbilt University, 1989
Production and development employee on pH-measuring gastrointestinal synthetic pills for gastroenterologists, Heidelburg International, Norcross, GA, 1988
U.S.R.S.A. racket stringer, 1984
Hobbies:
Baseball card collecting (1975-)
Vice President of 400 Hitter Corporation (1985-1992)
Artwork
Plane model building
Working out on tracks, health clubs, and tennis
Papers:
Vino Mody. 6. Deep sedation-who can do, credentialing. ASHRM Exchange Digest for Tuesday November 22, 2016. American Society for Healthcare Risk Management, Chicago, IL, USA.
Vino C. Mody Jr. Public Consultation: Horizon 2020 Science with and for Society. Case Id: 7d939015-156b-4e99-be92-34e97a8d07ed. EU Survey-Survey X. Work Programme 2018-2020. DirectorateGeneral for Research and Innovation. Horizon 2020. European Commission. [email protected]. 2016.
Vino C. Mody Jr. Public Consultation on the development of a comprehensive,
Integrated Research, Innovation, and Competitiveness Strategy for the Energy Union. Case Id: 8f7ef300-ea7b-4db1-9715-b2502676469b. [email protected]. EU Survey-Survey X. Horizon 2020. [email protected]. 2016.
Vino C. Mody Jr., M.D., Ph.D., CPC-A, CNPR, CRMC. Low weight high reps benefits.
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Vino C. Mody, Jr., M.D., Licentiate degree, Ph.D., CNPR. Benefit of phytochemicals in cancer, a clinical overview (abstract). Manuscript, USA, 7/2013.
Vino C. Mody, Jr., M.D., Licentiate degree, Ph.D., CNPR. Nutritional book (Excel). Manuscript, USA, 7/2013.
Mody VC Jr. Ultraviolet radiation cataract development and ascorbate
supplementation (Thesis for Doctoral Degree]. Karolinska University Press 2008. ISBN 978-91-7357-528-7.
Mody VC Jr., Kakar M, Soderberg PG, and Lofgren S. High lenticular tolerance to ultraviolet radiation-B by pigmented guinea-pig; application
of a safety limit strategy for UVR-induced cataract. Acta Ophthalmologica, Article first published online 21 JUL 2010, DOI: 10.1111/J.1755-3768.2010.01931.X.
Acta ophthalmologica, ISSN 1755-375X, 05/2012, Volym 90, Nummer 3, pp. 226 230.
Mody VC Jr, Kakar M, Elfving A, Lofgren S. Drinking water supplementation with ascorbate is not protective against UVR-B-induced cataract in the guinea pig. Acta Ophthalmologica, volume 86, issue 2, Date: March 2008, pages 188-195.
Mody VC Jr., Kakar M, Elfving Å, Söderberg PG, Löfgren S. Ascorbate In The Rat Lens: Dependence On Dietary Intake. Ophthalmic Research 2005;37:142-149.
Mody VC Jr., Kakar M, Elfving Å, Söderberg PG, Löfgren S. Ascorbate In The Guinea Pig Lens, Dependence On Drinking Water Supplementation. Acta Ophthalmologica Scandinavica 2005;83:228-233.
Mody VC Jr., Ascorbate in the Ocular Lens [Thesis for Licentiate Degree]. Karolinska University Press. Stockholm, Sweden, October 2006, 1-50.
ISBN 91-7140-256X. Thesis for Licentiate Degree presented in October 2006.
Mody VC Jr., Kakar M, Elfving Å, Söderberg PG, Löfgren S. Ultraviolet Radiation-B-Induced Cataract in Albino Rats; Maximum Tolerable Dose and Ascorbate Consumption. Acta Ophthalmolica Scandinavica 2006: 84(3): 390-395.
Soderberg P.G., Lofgren S., Ayala M., Kakar M., Dong X., Mody V. and Meyer L. UV Radiation and the human eye, CIE expert symposium on Light and Health. /CIE Proc/ 27, 67-72, 2004.
Soderberg PG, Lofgren S, Ayala M, Dong X, Kakar M, Mody V. Toxicity of Ultraviolet Radiation Exposure To The Lens Expressed
by Maximum Tolerable Dose. Dev Ophthalmol 2002; 35: 70-75.
Soderberg PG, Lofgren S, Ayala M, Kakar M, Mody V Meyer L, Laurell CG. Macular Protection With IOLs. Ophthalmic Technologies XIV, Proceedings of
SPIE 2004; 5314: 100-103.
Soderberg P.G., Lofgren S., Ayala M., Kakar M, Dong X., Mody V. and Meyer L. UV Radiation and The Human Eye. CIE expert symposium on Light and Health,
CIE, Vienna, 2004.
Soderberg PG, Lofgren S, Ayala M, Dong X, Kakar M, Mody V. Maximum Tolerable Dose, a New Index For Ultraviolet Radiation Toxicity in The Lens.
Ophthalmic Technologies XI, Proceedings of SPIE 2001; 4245: 217-220.
Mody V, Kakar M, Elfving A, Lofgren S, Ungerstedt U, Soderberg PG. Determination of ascorbate in the ocular lens [EVER Abstract]. Ophthalmic Res 2001: 33 (Suppl. 1): 135. Abstract nr 2245. Free Paper.
Jones DP, Mody VC, Carlson JL, Lynn M, Sternberg P. Glutathione redox control of asthma: from molecular mechanisms. Experts 2002.
Jones DP, Mody VC Jr., Carlson J, Lynn M, Sternberg P Jr. Redox Analysis of Human Plasma Allows Separation of Pro-oxidant Events of Aging from Decline in Antioxidant Defenses. Free Rad Biol Med 2002; 33 (9): 1290-1300.
Jones DP, Carlson JL, Mody VC, Cai J, Lynn MJ, Sternberg P. Redefining Oxidative Stress. Antioxidants and Redox Signaling 2006; 8 (9-10): 1865-1879.
Louis C, Mody V., Henry, Jr. W, Reichner JS, Albina JE. Regulation of Arginase Isoforms I and II by IL?4 in Cultured Murine Peritoneal Macrophages. Am J Physiol 1999; 276: R237?R242.
Jones DP, Carlson JL, Mody VC Jr., Cai J, Lynn MT, Sternberg P Jr. Redox State of Glutathione in Plasma. Free Rad Biol Med 2000; 28 (4): 625-635.
Jones DP, Carlson JL, Samiec PS, Sternberg P Jr., Mody VC Jr., Reed RL, and Brown LA. Glutathione Measurement in Human Plasma: Evaluation of Sample Collection, Storage and Derivatization Conditions for Analysis of Dansyl Derivatives by HPLC. Clinica Chimica Acta 1998; 275(2): 175-184.
Mody VC Jr., Lynn MJ, Kurtz JC, Jones DP, Sternberg Jr. P. Plasma cystine increases with age in humans. Investigative Ophthalmology Vis Sci 1997; 1660-B453 [ARVO Abstract].
Nickerson JM, Mody V, DeGuzman C, Heron KA, Marciante K, Boatright J, Si JS, and Lin ZY. Ligand Binding Properties of Recombinant Human IRBP. Degenerative Diseases of the Retina 1995; New York: Plenum Press: 395-402.
Mody VC Jr. "Biochemical Properties of The Mitochondrial Megachannel. Department of Biochemistry, Vanderbilt University, 1993, Published thesis.
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Mody Jr V, Kakar M, Elfving Å, Löfgren S, Ungerstedt U, Söderberg P. Ascorbate in the guinea pig lens, dependence on drinking water supplementation.
Svenska Läkaresällskapets Riksstämma, Stockholm, Sweden, 2003-11-26-28.
Kakar MK, Mody VC, Lofgren S, Ayala M, Soderberg PG. Estimation of a safety limit for ultraviolet radiation-B (UVR-B) induced cataract in an in vivo pigmented rat model [ARVO Abstract]. Invest Ophthalmol Vis Sci 2003; 44. E-Abstract nr 296.
Söderberg PG, Löfgren S, Ayala M, Dong X, Kakar M, Mody V. Small sample estimation of maximum tolerable dose (MTD) for avoidance of UVR cataract [EVER Abstract]. Ophthalmic Res 2001; 33 (Suppl. 1): 134. Abstract nr 2244.
Kakar MK, Mody VC, Ayala M, Löfgren S, Söderberg PG. Dose dependence of UVR B cataract in the pigmented rat model [ARVO Abstract]. Invest Ophthalmol Vis Sci 2001; 42 (4): B701. Abstract nr 2451.
Löfgren S, Ayala M, Kakar M, Mody V, Dong X, Soderberg, PG. Cataract after in vitro exposure to UV B radiation in lenses from pigmented and albino rats [ARVO Abstract]. Invest Ophthalmol Vis Sci 2001; 42 (4): B700. Abstract nr 2450.