New graduate with Medical Reimbursement and Coding degree and just became certified at the end of March. Looking for an opportunity to use my new skills and knowledge and gain job experience.
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CPC-A Coder in Orlando area looking for a chance
My name is Elizabeth Lavery and I earned my CPC-A in August 2017. I currently work for a company named PhysAssist, who employs physician’s scribes. Through hard work and determination, I have learned a lot in my time with the company and will only continue to grow. What I lack in experience I make up for in determination and heart, two things you cannot teach someone. I am currently working my way through the Practicode program and have completed Medical Billing and Coding course work at Penn Foster Career School. I have posted my resume in text format since this forum doesn’t recognize Microsoft Word documents as valid files.
Thanks,
Elizabeth Lavery
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Good Day!
My name is Elizabeth Lavery. I knew that helping people was what I was destined to do with my life ever since I was a little girl.
Since November 2017, I have worked for PhysAssist as a physicians scribe. I have learned much in the past few months, including accurate medical charting, and continue to grow every day with every shift that I scribe.
I completed my coursework for Medical Billing and Coder through Penn Foster in May 2017. I earned a grade of 95 for the entire program. I passed the CPC exam on August 17, 2017, with Apprentice status. As you can see, I achieve what I put my mind to, no matter the obstacles.
I am a hard worker who has been dedicated to every job I have ever had, making sure my tasks are done accurately and as quickly as possible. I am able to work independently and with others to be the most efficient, depending on what the required job needs, what is good for the customers, and the workplace itself. I take what I have and find a way to improve it. In addition, I am able to type 40 words a minute, at least, including numbers and capital letters. My computer skills include proficiency in Microsoft Word, Word Processor, and have experience in Excel, Publisher, PowerPoint, and Database. Learning has always been a passion of mine, developing new skills and adapting quickly. I am able to answer phones and solve problems quickly and with a sense of expectations to my voice. Organization is never an issue for me.
Thank you for considering my application for this position that I believe with give me the opportunity to expand my career. Attached is my resume.
Sincerely,
Elizabeth Lavery
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Elizabeth Lavery
EXPERIENCE
PhysAssist, Fort Worth Physicians Scribe
November 2017- Present
Vanessa Martinez (970-599-5951)
Assisting in completing the medical charts at Winter Haven Hospital Emergency Department.
Kelly Educational Staffing, Lakeland Substitute Teacher
October 2014 – October 2017
Melanie Smith (863)614-1448
Filling in wherever I am needed in Polk County and making sure the kids do not fall behind while the regular teacher is out. Last evaluation, I earned excellent across the board for being able to handle a large class effectively and efficiently. I had a stable classroom for the last quarter of the 2014-2015 school year, teaching Life Science for seventh grade and assisting as a clerical employee during testing time. I was also nominated for Substitute Teacher of the year during my first year.
NV PHARMACY, Clermont Pharmacy Technician
October 2016- January 2017
Chirag Patel (863) 989 5913
Filling prescriptions, deliveries.
EDUCATION
Florida Gulf Coast University, Fort Myers Theatre
August 2006 – May 2010
10501 FGCU Boulevard South Fort Myers, FL 33965. Graduated Cum Laude, May 2010. Bachelors Degree, May 2008, Associates Degree. Majored in Theatre, Minored in Elementary Education. Activities: Alpha Psi Omega, FGCU Democrats, Gay Straight Alliance, LBGTQI Community and Supporters, International Honor Society.
Penn Foster Career School, Online (Pennsylvania) Medical Billing and Coding
June 2016- May 2017
Grade: 95
CERTIFICATION
CPC- A (Acquired August 19, 2017)
SPECIAL SKILLS
I am able to type 60 words a minute, at least, including numbers and capital letters. My computer skills include proficiency in Microsoft Word, Word Processor, and have experience in Excel, Publisher, PowerPoint, and Database. Learning has always been a passion of mine, developing new skills and adapting quickly. I am able to answer phones and solve problems quickly and with a sense of expectations to my voice. Organization is never an issue for me. I passed the CPC exam on August 19th, 2017 with apprentice status.
421 Ridgemont Loop
Davenport, FL 33897
(863)-424-1370
[email protected]
REFERENCES
Jessica Heart
151 Tara Oaks Circle
Lady Lake, FL 32159
352-391-8664
Stefanie Montgomery
2235 Gunsmith Square
Reston, VA 20191
954-397-8529
Lindsey Taylor
Stuart, Fl
561-267-1656
CPC-A looking for a chance
I recently became a newly certified CPC-A in November. I applied for an ED coding position at my current employer however I was given a coding test that wasn’t online nor multiple choice and I had an hour to complete it. I have NEVER coded as I’m an Administrative Assistant at a hospital so I didn’t know how or where to begin to start coding those charts. What advice do you have for someone like me to pass the coding test(s)? Do you know of any entry level coding positions for CPC-A? What avenues, resources are you using to overcome this obstacle of no experience?
Any guidance will be greatly appreciated.
Thanks
Sonya, CPC-A, CBCS
CMS gives providers a chance to comment on 2-midnight rule payment methodology
By Steven Andrews
Small tweaks to the 2-midnight rule in the 2016 OPPS final rule should help providers, but a lengthy court battle related to the rule could end up making a bad situation worse.
A suit brought by the American Hospital Association (AHA) and other hospital associations and organizations against CMS recently resulted in the court ruling that CMS had to provide information on how it calculated a negative 0.2% reduction in inpatient payment rates as a result of implementing the 2-midnight rule. The court also said that providers should have an opportunity to comment on the calculation.
In early December, CMS released a notice with comment period to meet the court’s requirement, but providers might not be pleased with forcing the agency’s hand. CMS notes that when originally estimating the number of outpatient cases that should shift to inpatient as a result of the rule, it looked at 2011 claims containing HCPCS codes G0378 (hospital observation service, per hour) and G0379 (direct admission of patient for hospital observation care).
Using this data, CMS identified approximately 350,000 observation stays that lasted two or more midnights. The agency combined that with approximately 50,000 claims that contained major procedures based on APCs that resulted in stays lasting more than two midnights. CMS also analyzed data from the inpatient side by looking at inpatient claims containing surgical MS-DRGs with stays that lasted less than two midnights and found approximately 360,000.
The agency used this data to determine a net increase of 40,000 inpatient discharges as a result of the rule to calculate $ 220 million in increased expenditures on the inpatient side, leading to the reduction.
However, CMS now says that in light of new regulations and by using different metrics to estimate the shift, as many as 570,000 cases could move to the inpatient side, resulting in an even larger payment shift.
Providers are encouraged to comment on the rule in order to let CMS know what the best method for estimating these cases would be. This could have a large impact on payments, so if you’re interested in commenting, head to regulations.gov and make a submission by February 2, 2016.