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Looking for a mentor regarding real world coding – Dallas Texas

Hello all,

I have been in billing for seven years and decided to study for coding and passed my CPC exam back in December of last year. My current employer is not willing to do any on the job or even allow me to shadow the few coders that are available. I am trying to find new employment as a CPC but no company is willing to train and expects two years experience minimum. Though I have assisted with coding reviews for appealing claims, I have yet to personally code any cases. If anyone can help my email is [email protected]

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Weight Loss Dallas Medical Surgery

If you are looking for more intensive methods for weight loss Dallas medical professionals may be of help. Many morbidly obese and severely overweight individuals who have not lost weight with traditional weight loss methods turn to procedures such as lapband surgery for the improvement of their physical appearance and overall health, after they have qualified for these kinds of surgery.

Qualifying for weight loss surgery requires the patient to satisfy certain conditions. One factor is the degree of obesity the potential surgical candidate has. On average, surgeons must find that you are a minimum of 80 lbs. overweight, for instance; if not, other less invasive methods of weight loss such as a strict dietary and exercise regimen with the supervision of a licensed nutritionist and physical trainer may be recommended.

State of health is another factor you will need to qualify for to be able to receive weight loss surgery. Being overweight is also likely to result in other illnesses or disorders, and your doctor will outline how important it is for you to lose weight if findings support the procedure. If health specialists confirm that fast and drastic weight loss is a matter of the survival of the patient, surgery may be approved.

Lapband and Gastric Bypass Surgery

Lapband surgery and gastric bypass surgery are two of the most popular procedures for surgical weight loss. The type of surgery you will undergo depends on your physical condition and the recommendation of your surgeon, as these two surgeries differ in principle. Gastric bypass surgery, for example, incorporates stapling part of the stomach to diminish the absorption of calories from food, while lapband surgery involves an adjustable band that lowers its capacity to hold food consumed in one sitting.

Most procedures for surgical weight loss are developed around reducing the size of the use-able stomach by artificially building a smaller stomach pouch. This necessitates that the patient follow all instructions as to food consumption, exercise, and other recommendations after the surgery. Otherwise, the continued consumption of food over the allowed amounts or the deviation of the patient from a set exercise regimen may not only result in the failure of the surgical procedure, but also endanger the health of the recipient of the surgery.

These are just a few things you need to know prior to getting lapband or gastric bypass operations. To determine the viability of surgical procedures for weight loss Dallas medical professionals may be of help.

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CPC-A Looking for Medical Coding Position in Dallas Area

Hello All,
I am a recently certified medical coder (CPC-A) looking for entry level medical coding opportunity in Dallas Area. I have also completed Medical Coding and Billing Certificate course from Collin County Community College. Please find attached my resume for consideration.

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CPC-A with Hematology/Oncology Experience – Dallas

Looking for remote or local coding or supervisory position. Oncology preferred but not necessary.

Objective:

Driven, motivated, and proven medical coding professional eager to make a difference with an established, professional and productive organization. Genuine people person, who is goal/team/company oriented with excellent customer service skills. Brings excellent communication/interpersonal skills, while taking pride in jobs and tasks being completed in a proficient, excellent, timely manner. Honesty and integrity are essential, as are analytical skills and team chemistry. Seasoned professional geared to make a substantial difference.

Certification:

CPC-A (American Academy of Professional Coders – A) June 2016
Allied Medical School
Technical College, Certification
∙ Strong competency in Anatomy & Physiology, and Medical Terminology
∙ Proficient in both ICD-9 and ICD-10 coding formats, CPT, and HCPCS.

Skill Highlights:

Maintains strict confidentiality
Electronic Medical Record (EMR) software
ICD-9, ICD-10 coding
CPT and HCPCS coding
HIPAA compliance
Medical billing software
Scheduled for CHONC specialty examination
Strong planning skills
Patient-focused care
Strong work ethic
Team player with positive attitude
Deadline-driven
Excellent written communication
Microsoft Office, Sharepoint proficient

Professional Summary:

Texas Oncology June, 2017 – Present
Revenue Cycle Supervisor
∙ Directly supervise two teams, including radiation oncology charge entry and insurance verification.
∙ Implemented new processes and work flows to ensure accurate patient benefit information is obtained and updated in a timely manner 36 hours prior to patient arrival.
∙ Maintain and improved existing charge entry work flows for adherence of policies, guidelines, and procedures.
∙ Directly involved in design and implementation of new practice management systems.
∙ Served as interim supervisor of a third group, the medical oncology charge entry team.
∙ Work congruently with business office managers located across multiple regions to resolve any arising concerns or questions directly related to charge entry, traveling to these offices as necessary.
∙ Sole certified coder and main point of contact for the Accounts Receivable department, serving hematology, medical oncology, and radiation oncology for all regions, to aid in resolving inappropriate diagnosis, infusion, and procedural coding.
∙ Stay current on payer specific guidelines for compliant and accurate coding.
∙ Used NCD, LCD, and NCCI edits to reduce coding and bundling errors.
∙ Responsible for monitoring charge entry productivity reports and work closely with staff to improve and maintain production standards, while ensuring quality and accurate claims are being sent to payers.
∙ Work directly with directors and administrators for aged joint venture rebilling and refiling special projects.
∙ Work and monitor daily those rejected and denied claims of the highest value to correct and refile prior to timely filing deadlines.

Texas Oncology September 2016 – June 2017
Billing Specialist
. Post daily charges on strict deadlines, no later than 48 hours after services were provided to patients, with attention to error rates by using correct modifiers and diagnosis coding.
. Excellent knowledge in chemotherapy and immunotherapy uses, codes and administration codes.
. Strong knowledge with radiation coding including insurance regulations and guidelines.
. Cross trained in accounts receivable to work charges ‘on hold’, to get them released and paid by insurance companies.
. Successfully trained new employees in chemotherapy, radiation, office visits, and hospital charges, as well as teaching the navigating of company systems to implement same.
. Special projects worked: hospital corrections, insurance verification, chemotherapy drug denials, transmitting VA medical records, and Medicare holds.
. Established transition policies to transfer work from on-site to the central business office.
. Implemented organizational tools to aide in the communication between sites and coders.
. Communicate effectively with on-site business office manager to ensure all information is procured for all charges.

Education:

Rowlett High School
∙ Member of National Spanish Honor Society, and National Honor Society.
∙ A member of vocational work program to enhance career skills post-high school.
∙ Graduated 6 months early by completing all educational requirements.

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Enthusiastic Professional Seeking Medical Coder Position in Dallas, TX or Remote

Self-motivated, friendly and enthusiastic professional seeking a medical coder position in the Dallas area!

Strong understanding of ICD-10-CM and CPT coding procedures. Impeccable attention to detail and data entry skills for accurate coding of patient health information and provided care. Ability to work independently to analyze and solve problems.

SPECIAL KNOWLEDGE
• CPT
• Medical Terminology
• Anatomy & Physiology
• ICD-10-CM
• HCPCS Level II
• Surgery and Modifiers
• Coding Guidelines
• HIPAA Compliance

Please review my attached resume to further review my qualifications.

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