Outpatient and Inpatient Coding
ICD-10-CM, ICD-10-PCS
CPT/HCPCS Level II
Health Information Management
CMS 1500 and UB-04 Claim Forms
Healthcare Reimbursement
Medical Terminology & Anatomy
Pharmacology & Pathophysiology
3M Encoder / 3M Reference Software
Knowledge of HIPAA and Patient Confidentiality
Patient Check-in/out, Patient Scheduling/Triage
Detailed Knowledge of Coding Guidelines
APC and MS-DRG Assignments
Posting Charges/Payments
Filing Medical Records / Medical Transcription
Clinical Data Analysis and Abstraction
CERTIFICATION
American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC) 08/2017
Member ID: 01551759.
American Medical Technologists (RMA) 01/2010
Member ID: 259404
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) 10/2004
Member ID 280204
EDUCATION
-Professional Medical Coding and Billing – Career Step 2016-2017
Coded over 250 outpatient reports and inpatient records.
Types of reports coded include: Consultations, Emergency Room reports, History and Physical reports, Laboratory reports, Operative reports, Physician Orders, Procedure Notes, Progress Notes, Radiology reports, and Pathology reports.
Coded reports in the following specialties: E/M , Anesthesia, Pathology, Psychiatric , General Surgery, Radiology, Gastroenterology, Dermatology, Urology, ENT, Infectious Diseases, Respiratory, Cardiology, Internal Medicine, Neurology, Neurosurgery, Plastic Surgery, Oncology, Orthopedics, OB/GYN, Trauma, etc.
Detailed ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS coursework (635+ hours) and hands-on ICD-10 coding/code set training.
Familiarity with the AHA ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS Coding Handbook
Extensive training in the biomedical sciencesmedical terminology, advanced anatomy, advanced pathophysiology, physiology, and pharmacology.
Training in HIPAA and HIM reimbursement processes (billing statements, CMS-1500 and UB-04 (5010) claim forms, MS-DRGs, etc.)
-Associates in Medical Assisting- Globe University 2008-2009
-Chippewa Valley Technical College- General Education Diploma (GED) 2007
EXPERIENCE
Duke Neurology of Raleigh Raleigh, NC 6/2015-present
Certified Medical Assistant
Collaborate with physicians on choosing the correct ICD-10 and CPT codes on orders
Assign CPT codes for imaging orders
Confirm ICD-10 codes on referrals are accurate
Obtain vital signs, patient history and chief complaint
Make appointments over the computer/ phone
Document doctors orders
Monitor medication refrigerator temperature levels
Clean and stock exam rooms
Prepare patients for procedures
Draw up medications
Submit referrals
Experience with EPIC software
Sacred Heart Hospital Eau Claire, WI 2013-2015
Health Unit Coordinator
Experience with the Meditech software
Performed patient care under the direction of a registered nurse
Facilitated patient and clerical activities on the unit including: Order entry, documentation, communication of information necessary for patient care, system management, chart assembly and customer service/public relations
Ensured accurate data collection and data entry to facilitate customer satisfaction and timely and accurate reimbursement for services
At Home Care Thorp, WI 2/2012-3/2014
Certified Nursing Assistant
Assisted clients with activities of daily living including range of motion exercises
General housekeeping, meal preparation and bathing
Oakbrook Health and Rehabilitation Thorp, WI 2/2005-2/2012
Certified Nursing Assistant
Assisted residents with activities of daily living
Performed catheter care, tube feeding care, perineal care and bathing assistance
Assisted with range of motion exercises and ambulatory care