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CPC with lot’s of medical office experience looking for first “official” coding job!

Hi, I am located in Louisville, KY and I just recently obtained my CPC after working in insurance verification for 3 years. I have been employed at my current job for 6 years and have worked everything from medical records, front desk, billing, etc. I have not had an official coding job title but I have worked with CPT and ICD-10 codes quite a bit. I have learned a lot here and am ready to move on to a coding position. I learn things very quickly and work very efficiently. I will not disappoint! I can provide excellent references!

My resume is attached!

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Get Experience as a Newly Certified Coder

I do a lot of mentoring and networking. And as a result, I hear from newly certified coders, who have their CPC-A who are having trouble finding a job because most openings are looking for people who have experience. It feels like a Catch-22 because a new coder can’t get experience to have experience for […]

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CPC outpatient coder 3 yr experience looking for job in NW region or remote position

Caitlin Cutting
EMail:[email protected]

Objective

Looking for a position where my coding, technology, and organizational skills can be used to help a company to reach their goals.

Education

Certified Professional Coder Certification
AAPC-CPC Aug 2016
CPT, ICD-9, ICD-10, HCPCs

Accounting Assistant AAS-Bookkeeping Emphasis Technical Certificate May 2013
North Idaho College. Coeur d’Alene, Idaho.

Associate of Science. General Studies. May 2009
North Idaho College. Coeur d’Alene, Idaho. 3.5 G.P.A.

Coding Skills

Knowledge of CPT, ICD 10, and HCPCs coding
Skilled in outpatient/ER coding
Knowledge of coding and billing guidelines
Developed abilities to decipher and analyze source documents
Knowledge of the CMS 1500 form
Very sound knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy, and physiology

Technology Skills

Efficient in Meditech, 3M Coder, Greenway Primesuite
Developed skills with 10-Key and type 50 wpm
Efficient in Microsoft Office programs
Operated scanners and various office equipment

Communication and Organizational Skills

Detail-oriented
Proven ability to multi-task
Proven strong work ethic
Developed interpersonal communication skills
Organized a company’s filing system manually and electronically
Distributed documents to appropriate providers
Proven abilities for verbal and written communication

Employment

July 2016 – Dec 2018 Western Medical Associates
Coeur d’Alene, Idaho
Medical Coder

Jan 2002-July 2016, Health Care for Women
Coeur d’Alene, Idaho
Administrative Assistant

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Certified Medical Coder with 5 years of experience – Miami Area

As a Certified Professional Coder, with over 5 years of experience, I have a proven track record of commitment to continuous improvement. I am also a Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) and Certified Professional Medical Auditor (CPMA).

Throughout my career, I have demonstrated the following key qualifications:
• Knowledge of insurance guidelines including HMO/PPO, Medicare, Medicaid, and other payer requirements and systems.
• Specialty coding experience in OBGYN, Surgical Assistants and Anesthesia (Main OR, General Surgery, ASC)
• Problem-solving skills to research and resolve discrepancies, claim edits, denials, appeals, and collections
• Proficient in official coding guidelines, ICD-10CM, CPT-4 and HCPCS
• Ability to learn new tasks and concepts
• Flexible, detail and quality-oriented, with the ability to work independently and adapt well to change
• Self-drive to meet and exceed productivity goals.
• Average of 95% accuracy rate (Semi-annual audits)
• Dedication to meet Company’s Compliance Directives

I believe I will prove an asset to your Company as I feel confident my experience and background will be a great addition to your winning team.

Should you require any further information please do not hesitate to contact me.

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CPC-A with 1yr of practical work experience seeks entry-level position o Externship

Hello….My name is Helene and I’m looking forward to starting a new career in the medical field.

As a newly certified professional coder (CPC-A) with 1 year of practical experience, I am confident that with my broad knowledge in medical coding and transitional skills gained through my years of work experience, I would be a positive fit for an entry-level medical coding or billing position or at the very least, an externship program where it would be a win/win for all!

I have worked extensively in both fast paced and deadline-oriented areas, and have always strived to ensure the job was successfully completed and on time. I would appreciate the opportunity to discuss first hand my qualifications and dedication. Please feel free to contact me via phone or email as reflected on my resume.

Thank you in advance for your time and consideration.

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CPC-A (years if coding experience, newly certified), seeking employment

To Whom It May Concern:

If you are looking for a knowledgeable, professional, friendly, self-motivated, confident, and reliable individual, I feel that I am a suitable candidate for this post. A friendly nature and good communication along with good attitude and hard work are important things in smooth working offices. I have worked for 20+ years as a Medical Assistant and recently became a Certified Medical Coder.
In previous jobs I have been hired to work as a medical assistant, but I was always drawn toward the coding and billing aspects of the medical field and would incorporate my coding knowledge into the position.

I hope to hear from you soon.

Please contact me; my phone number is (801)850-1628 or email [email protected].
Thank you for your time and consideration.

Cori Mower

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CORI MOWER

PHONE (801)850-1628

71 HUNTERS HAVEN, SARATOGA SPRINGS, UT 84045. EMAIL [email protected]

OBJECTIVE
Twenty years working in the medical field with extensive knowledge of medical terminology and anatomy, CPT, ICD-10, and HCPCS. Professional, hard-working individual. Communicates well with doctors, APCs, colleagues, and other departments ensuring continuity of patient care. Dedicated beyond normal expectations. Absolutely reliable and punctual.

EXPERIENCE
01/2015-Current Intermountain Healthcare Murray, UT
MEDICAL ASSISTANT
• Work in plastic surgery office as medical assistant and surgery scheduler.
• Daily use of Cerner iCentra Powerchart and Revenue Cycle programs, Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook 360, and Encoder Pro.
• Assist and educate providers on CPT, ICD-10, and HCPCS coding guidelines for office visits, procedures, injections, and surgeries to ensure timely
and proper payments.
• Act as liaison between billing department and physicians regarding coding issues and/or insufficient documentation including requesting
addendums, appeal letters, or charge corrections.
• Responsible for assignment of CPT and ICD-10 codes for obtaining insurance authorizations for surgeries.
• Built strong trusting relationships with personnel in other departments and clinics at Intermountain Healthcare.
• Responsible for interviewing patients including collecting health histories, current medications, allergies, sending referrals, collecting vital signs,
cleaning and sterilizing surgical supplies, ordering supplies for the office.
• Assist providers with office procedures and ensure sterile environment.

03/2006-12/2014 Neurosurgical Associates, LLC Murray, UT
MEDICAL ASSISTANT, BILLING
• Work at busy neurosurgical office.
• Work in front office and back office using Intergy scheduling software, paper charts, IHC Help2, Microsoft Word and Excel. Register incoming
patients, collect copays, verify insurance, and triage phone calls. Sent referrals to outside clinics.
• Perform collections on outstanding balances on patient and insurance accounts, refund credits on patient accounts, and post payments. Prior-
authorize surgeries and outside procedures.
• Schedule clinical and surgery appointments. Collect vital signs, remove sutures and staples and, check wounds for infection. Train new employees.

06/2002-12/2005 Jordan Valley Family Health West Jordan, UT
MEDICAL ASSISTANT
• Worked in busy family practice office.
• Used Practice Partner EMR. Obtained patient histories and triaged phone calls.
• Collected vital signs, administered injections. Performed phlebotomy, urinalysis, eye exams and strep cultures. Ran quality control per OSHA
standards. Assisted in general surgery. Monitored Coumadin dosing.
• Developed employee procedure manuals.

11/1999-06/2002 ARUP Employee Health Clinic Salt Lake City, UT
MEDICAL ASSISTANT
• Worked in employee health clinic.
• Collected vital signs, obtained patient histories, and triaged phone calls.
• Administered injections, assisted in general surgery. Performed eye exams, phlebotomy, urinalysis, and strep cultures. Ran quality control per OSHA standards.

06/1998-11/1999 Jordan Medical Arts WEST JORDAN, UT
MEDICAL ASSISTANT
• Worked in busy family practice office.
• Worked with paper charting, collected vital signs, obtained patient histories, and triaged phone calls.
• Administered injections, assisted in general surgery. Performed eye exams, phlebotomy, urinalysis, strep cultures. Ran quality control per OSHA
standards. Sent referrals to outside clinics.

EDUCATION
12/2018 Salt Lake Community College West Jordan, UT Certified Professional Coder
06/1998 Jordan Technical Center Sandy, UT Utah Endorsed Medical Assistant
06/1998 Bingham High School South Jordan, UT Diploma

REFERENCES
References available upon request.

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Project Xtern is Available to Help with Work Experience!

AAPC is aware of the needs of its recently certified coders and is seeking opportunities to help them gain work experience by partnering with employers to provide externships in the fields they’ve trained so hard to enter. As an officer, you undoubtedly have apprentice coders at your meetings that could benefit from this program. You […]

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CPC with 3 years experience, Looking for Remote OP coding. Attached Resume

Hi,

My name is Jason. I have 3 years ER coding experience, which has allowed me to review many charts that cross over a variety of specialties. Please see the attached resume, or feel free to contact me at 678-497-5960. I am currently wanting to expand my coding experience by working remotely full-time or part-time. Thanks for looking!

Jason Washington, CPC

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Looking for remote OP coding. I have 26 years experience. I have attached my resume

Elissa Faustina, CPC
2688 Oak Ridge St NW Albany Or 97321
Phone 541-990-1177
[email protected]
Objective: Certified Professional Coder seeking a challenging remote position where my knowledge and experience will be utilized. I am detail oriented, a team player, strong organizational skills, able to complete tasks in a timely manner, able to multi-task effectively and efficiently, honest, ethical and resourceful, analytical and good communications skills.
Qualifications: I have 26 years of experience in coding of hospital and clinic coding. I am very proficient in CPT coding, ICD-9 coding, HCPCS, medical terminology, anatomy, and physiology.
Work History
Varis, LLC 8/16-To Present 916 9245 Sierra College Blvd Roseville Ca 95661 916-294-0860
Reviewed provider medical records to validate accuracy of hospital outpatient coding and billing to ensure the accuracy of CPT-4 and HCPCS II codes, billed service units, and modifier usage. Assure the appropriate customer payment policies were applied to each case reviewed
Himagine Solutions – 8/15-1/16- Tampa Fl. 866-230-7865
I was a Contract coder for University of Arkansas Medical Sciences I processed claim edits using 3M and Epic I had to add or correct diagnosis codes. I corrected injection and infusion CPT codes when entered incorrectly or not on the claim. I corrected edits for Labs and radiology adding diagnosis codes.
Peak Health Solutions- 11/14-6/15- FranklinTn-888-435-6500
I did outpatient surgeries and observation charts using 3M and Epic. I coded the chart from the medical record adding the correct CPT codes and diagnosis codes
KForce – 5/14-8/14 – Tampa. FL. 866-230-7865
I was a contract coder for University of Arkansas Medical Sciences I processed claim edits using 3M and Epic I had to add or correct diagnosis codes. I corrected injection and infusion CPT codes when entered incorrectly or not on the claim. I corrected edits for Labs and radiology.
Comforce – 8/9/12-5/5/14- Jacksonville, Fl. – 770-493-5588
I Coded multi-specialty SDS’s using Epic and 3M.
In Record Time – 3/11 – 7/12- Ft Lauderdale Fl. – 800-788-4960
I coded physician charts w/o E/M and ancillary charts. I coded the diagnosis codes and any CPT codes that needed to be added.
HCCS Coding- 5/10-3/11 – Ft Meyers Fl. – 239-443-3900
I coded multi-specialty SDS and observation charts using Meditech and 3M. I added CPT codes and diagnosis codes.
Multicare/Good Samaritan Hospital – 2/2005-5/2010 – Puyallup, WA. – 800-342-9919
I coded SDC’s, observation, ER w/o E/M, outpatient chemotherapy, injection and infusions, blood transfusions, diagnostic radiology and labs adding the diagnosis codes, and outpatient obstetrics.
Corvallis Clinic – Coding Specialist- 3/1993-2/2004- Corvallis Or. – 541-754-1150
I coded for a multi-specialty clinic processing service records from urgent care, orthopedics, urology, surgery and dermatology. I worked denials from insurance companies. I updated and maintained CPT, ICD9, drug codes and physician files in the chargemaster.

Education
Winthrop Senior high School Graduated 1971
Certified Professional Coder – American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC) since 2005
I have completed my ICD10 training with Elsevier- Have not taken the Final Exam
References
Connie Swicegood-439-424-8784- I Worked with Connie at In Record Time in 2011.
Andrea Scoltock-541-760-8109- I Worked with Andrea at the Corvallis Clinic 2005
Kathy Jacobs-406-241-4504- I worked with Kathy at HCCS 2010

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