Here is my resume. I am very dedicated and hopeful to land a great job! Currently I am working for a family practice. I have gained so much knowledge coding for these physicians.
GERRI PAVONE
272 Briar Cliff Street Southwest, Poplar Grove, IL 61065 | [email protected]| 815-289-0983
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY Detail-oriented Certified Professional Coder (CPC) with 3 years experience in clinical and outpatient settings with knowledge in hospital inpatient coding,
seeking a remote coder or auditor position where I can utilize my skills and training I have obtained in my years of experience and education.
EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATIONS
Certified Professional Coder (CPC)
Rock Valley College, Rockford, IL-2015-2017
Affiliations: American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC)
Certificate of Completion Healthcare Administration
University of Phoenix, Phoenix, AZ 2010-2011
WORK EXPERIENCE MEDICAL CODER & BILLER (REMOTE)
Your Family Doctor, LLC. September 2015-present
Assigns CPT-4, ICD-10, and HCPCS codes for professional fees associated with office based services documented in the medical record.
Review and abstract codes from electronic medical records.
Coded surgical procedures performed in physician office.
Ensure all coded data accurately reflects service provided, based on documentation, guarded against fraud and abuse based off of CMS guidelines.
Assigned respiratory, vaccine, path lab, injection, radiology codes
Input and verify correct CPT and ICD 10 codes to match labs
Maintained strict patient and physician confidentiality
Accurately entered coded information into an encoder and abstracting system and responded appropriately to encoder edits.
Knowledge of Medicare, Medicaid, and other payer requirements and systems to appropriately bill professional claims
Performed chart audits by reviewing clinical documentation against the medical record, claims data, and coding information
Entered demographics and processed claims
Processed EOBs and payments
Provided physicians and staff with newly updated information
Follow 1995 and 1997 on Evaluation and Management codes
OIG training and HIPAA Compliance
Knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy, and physiology, disease process, surgical terminology and pharmacology.
Knowledge of prescriptions, adverse reactions, infections disease
Navigated electronic health records and health information management and billing systems.
Pain management, preventative maintenance, vaccine, school and work physical coding History and Physical examination coding, Path labs, Interventional Radiology, Neoplasm coding
Attend seminars pertaining to CMS updates and guidelines
Abide by AAPC code of Ethics
SKILLS HCC coding
E&M proficient (both 1995 and 1997 guidelines)
Medical terminology
95% accuracy ratio
E&M coding knowledge in various specialties
3m encoder, Epic, Meditech, SuccessEHS software
Chart auditing ability
Vaccine coding
Infusion IV therapy coding
Injection coding (i.e. trigger point injections, therapeutic)
Pharmaceutical knowledge
Excellent interpersonal skills
Strong problem-solving skills
Technical skills
Works well in fast-paced environment
Multi-tasking skills
Meets deadlines
NCCI edits and LCDs, NCDs
G-code expert