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CPC Seeking Remote Coding/Auditing Position or In-Office near Anderson, SC

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I have worked as a billing specialist in a Pain Management specialty practice for four years. My duties include coding medical records, creating and submitting claims, auditing records for accuracy, researching denials and trends, mentoring other billing staff on current coding practices, and Provider Education in regards to billing/coding/documentation.

My coding experience includes E&M, injections, procedures, x-rays, NCV, laboratory testing, and outpatient surgery. I have also worked with clinical support and providers to ensure pertinent information needed for billing purposes was documented correctly by auditing medical records and claim submissions. I work closely with several teams to ensure accuracy in coding and reporting.

My goal as a coder is to reduce the amount of errors/rejections/edits as much as possible to increase reimbursement for the client. I am currently seeking a Remote Coder or Auditor position. I would also be interested in an office position in my local area of Anderson or Greenville, SC.

Thank you for your time. My full resume is attached.

Brandi Ebert

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CPC coder looking for remote position. Have experience with E/M coding.

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I live about an hour and a half from Las Vegas. I am seeking a remote position for coding. I have been working as a biller/coder for my local hospital for the past 2 years. Please consider me for as I am a very hard worker with the goal of working from home.
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CPC and RH-CBS looking for full-time position Colorado Springs

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Coder with 3 years of experience looking for a full-time position remote or local to Colorado Springs, CO. Experience with E&M, outpatient clinic coding for gynecology, nephrology, family practice, and rural health care, but very willing to learn other specialties. Ready to work starting June 10th. Please see attached resume.
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CPC in search of position in Portland, OR, Salem, OR, or remote. Resume below

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Kimberly A. Newton, CPC
11572 SW Toulouse Street
Wilsonville, OR, 97070
(561) 543-5222
[email protected]
Objective
To work in a healthcare environment that will provide me with the opportunity to utilize my extensive medical background, medical coding experience, natural leadership skills and showcase my ability to excel in any fast paced medical environment.
Education
2018-2019 AAPC Certified Professional Coder Certificate Acquired
2000 Palm Beach Community College ICD9 & CPT coding Certificate Acquired
1990-1994 Atlantic Community High School High Diploma Acquired

Relevant Experience
10/2017- Sports Medicine Oregon
Front Office Supervisor
• Oversee and supervision of all front desk staff. Train new front desk staff members.
• Assist COO with helping the clinic run smoothly including budget planning for the practice.
• Order office supplies including credit card machine supplies, coffee supplies and vending machine supplies.
• Obtain appropriate CPT & ICD10 codes for Prior Authorization submissions for radiology, injections and prescriptions.
• Back up Surgery Schedulers. MD Credentialing.
• Yearly employee reviews and evaluations.

11/2015-10/2017 Marin Gastroenterology
Back Office Assistant
• Room patients for physicians throughout the day. Obtain height, weight and current medications.
• Enter patients vitals and medications in EMR.
• Obtain authorizations and referrals for prescriptions including specialty pharmaceuticals such as Ribovirin, Solvaldi, Daklinza etc.
• Obtain appropriate CPT & ICD10 codes for authorizations for MRIs, ERCPs and CT scans.
• Schedule endoscopy procedures at appropriate facility.
• Keep exam rooms stocked with necessities needed in a daily basis

10/2014-10/2017 Mt Tam Orthopedics Larkspur, CA
Surgery Scheduling Supervisor
• Dailey surgical scheduling for 6 orthopedic and spine surgeons including in and outpatient procedures using Centricity,
• Allscripts and Google Calendar.
• Obtain appropriate CPT & ICD10 codes for submission of prior authorization for all surgeries including workers compensation
• Responsible for making sure surgeons have appropriate assistants for surgeries when needed
• Call or email all equipment representatives that are needed for every surgery to insure equipment is available at the time of surgery
• Train and Supervise Surgical Coordinator staff
• Cover front desk reception when needed
• Cover obtaining authorizations for MRI, PT, and CT Scans when Medical Assistants need back up
9/2009-9/2014 Sports Medicine Oregon Tigard, OR
Surgery Scheduler/Authorization Coordinator/Medical Receptionist
I started off working at the front desk as a Medical Receptionist and I was promoted within the company to Authorization Specialist and then Surgery Scheduler within one year of hire
• Daily surgical scheduling for all orthopedic surgeons in clinic including in and outpatient procedures
• Obtain insurance verification, CPT & ICD10 codes and submit for prior authorization for all surgeries including workers compensation
• Responsible for weekly schedules for all physicians and physicians assistants in clinic
• Credentialing new staff members with all necessary insurance companies, ASCs and hospitals
• Keep track of physician management meetings, board meetings and surgery center owner meetings
• Obtain Insurance verification and authorizations for MRI/CT Scans, bone density studies and visco supplement injections through private insurance companies and workers compensation

7/2007-7/2009 The Outpatient Center of Boynton Beach Ltd Boynton Beach, FL
Assistant Office Manager
• Responsible for taking over all duties when Office Manager is out of office including payroll Assist office manager with running the office in an efficient manner
• Check in patients throughout the day
• Prepare daily schedules due to doctor‘s needs, calling patients to confirm procedures, appointment times and transportation needs
• Daily charges and end of the day deposits of co-pays and deductibles
• Insurance verification and calling patients with co-pay, deductible, or percentages needing to pay at time of procedure
2/2001-6/2007 The Outpatient Center of Boynton Beach Ltd Boynton Beach, FL
Interim Office Manager/Medical Receptionist
I started off working at the front desk as a Medical Receptionist and was promoted within two years to Assistant Office Manager
• All office manager duties including daily charges and daily deposits of co-pays and deductibles
• Oversee all aspects of the front desk and the employees
• Help with any problems that may arise with patients or physicians
• Ordering all office supplies and paper work from the printer
• Organize the front office to run smoothly and efficiently
• Filing of medical records
Excellent References Available Upon Request

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CPC currently looking for part-time, per diem, temp position for training/experience

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SONIA BAPTISTA

Cell (707) 342-6262
[email protected]

OBJECTIVE

To apply my skills and knowledge of the UC Davis Health System in order to fulfill expectations.

SKILLS

➢ Interpersonal skills to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers and consistently interact with patients and members of the public with patience, courtesy, and professionalism.
➢ Reliable employee who is dedicated to UCDHS and strives to keep my actions in line with the mission of our health system.
➢ Writing skills, using proper English grammar, punctuation and spelling sufficiently to compose messages and/or routine correspondence that are clear, concise, and easy to understand.
➢ Excellent typing skills with experience creating professional looking documents and correspondence as needed for administrative purposes.
➢ Comprehensive knowledge of medical diagnostic and procedural terminology.
➢ Knowledge of disease processes, anatomy and physiology necessary for assigning accurate codes.
➢ Experience with ICD-10, CPT and HCPCS guidelines related to assigning single and sequencing multiple diagnosis and procedure codes.
➢ Knowledge of Evaluation and Management and CMS guidelines.
➢ Knowledge of Federal, State and local government regulations and requirements which pertain to patient care information, including HIPAA.
➢ Individual who is able to multitask, prioritize, organized and is able to set systems in place to insure work is completed efficiently and deadlines are met.
➢ Experience coordinating meetings including catering, conference rooms, medical office experience and recording meeting minutes.
➢ Computer literate employee who has strong, intermediate to advance computer skills with Word, Power Point, Excel, and Publisher. Ability to analyze data and prepare spreadsheets, graphs, and reports for projects.
➢ Proficient with EPIC and Outlook software. Knowledge with Calendar functions and meeting requests.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
UC Davis Health System – Rancho Cordova 2017 – Present
Medical Office Service Coordinator III
➢ In depth knowledge of health care insurance systems, which include Medi-Cal, Medicare, HMO, PPO, fee-for-service, county funded coverage, and workers’ compensation.
➢ Obtain and track authorizations, appoint patients, make referrals for consults, diagnostics and ancillary services and explain provisions and requirements to patients. 

➢ Knowledge of ICD-10, CPT and HCPCS coding guidelines sufficient to accurately identify services performed, including diagnoses, procedures, and supplies to independently coordinate referrals.
➢ Maintain and review current referral lists to provide analysis and distribution of information.
➢ Assisting in CSU and PRC line, processing external and internal referrals for all specialties. Processing incoming e-faxes, medical records, insurance verification, scheduling patients, and registration.
➢ Serve as a specialist to resource and facilitate cross-departmental collaboration and negotiating solutions, which serve the best interests of the clinics.
➢ Independently conduct necessary research and coordinate resolution of issues that may be of a complex nature, between physicians, patients, insurance companies and other providers of service. 

➢ Provide staff education and training and on-the-job support for new staff members and provide in-depth one-on-one on any of the workflows, processes, systems and/or functions.

UC Davis Health System – Campus Commons 2014 – 2017
Medical Office Service Coordinator II
➢ Knowledge of practices and protocols related to medical office procedures, medical terminology, scheduling appointments, medical records, insurance verification, cashiering, billing and multiline telephones.
➢ Bookkeeping skills sufficient to maintain accurate records of patient financial transactions, prepare related financial reports, balance cash box, and prepare deposits.
➢ Knowledge of health care insurance systems, which may include Medi-Cal, Medicare, HMO, PPO, fee-for-service and county funded coverage.
➢ Extensive working knowledge of computer application systems for all functions required of this position, including Outlook, Excel, Microsoft Word, and assists template creation in the Epic system for class schedules.
➢ Ability to read handwritten, transcribed and Electronic Medical Record documents, interpret information and enter complete and accurate data into the appropriate charge entry system.
➢ Experience using organizational, analytical, planning and problem solving skills.

Napa Valley Clothing Company
Administrative Assistant 2012 – 2014
➢ Experience performing complex administrative support functions.
➢ Maintained and organized showroom and provided a high level of customer service in a busy office environment.
➢ Office work flow systems, knowledge use of computer and keyboard, phone receptionist, managed scheduling and calendars for management and travel arrangements.
➢ Performance in secretarial position support efficiently and effectively to meet deadlines.
➢ Maintained accurate records of customer financial transactions, prepare related financial reports, balance cash box, prepare deposits, will call, quotes, tracking expenses and payments through Quickbooks.
➢ Experience managing projects in a fast paced environment

Tommy Hilfiger
Sales Associate 2012 – 2013
➢ Experience in a field of customer service or an industry where customer service is predominant.
➢ Advised clients by providing information on current fashions and keep clientele informed by notifying them of preferred customer sales and future merchandise of potential interest.
➢ Handled all client concerns in a proactive, positive manner.
➢ Managed racks, inventory management, operated cash register, and maintained overall appearance and cleanliness of store.
➢ Ability to multi-task, organize, manage time and prioritize work flow in a complex environment.
➢ Collaborates with team to assist with daily duties in an effort to reduce workload and allow more focus on improving the delivery of the education program.

Massage Envy Spa
Sales Associate 2011 – 2012
➢ Followed appropriate patient registration/check-in policies and procedures, and determined patient membership/benefits.
➢ Provided data quality monitoring, filling paperwork, auditing, initiated and completed required forms, and engaged in customer service inquiries/problems.
➢ Professional phone etiquette, answered multi-line phones, collected payments and informed patients on payment options.
➢ Direct patients to appropriate area after check-in and check-out process is completed.
➢ Demonstrated working knowledge of computer systems and applications.

Maxstudio
Sales Associate 2010 – 2011
➢ Experience and provided excellent customer service skills.
➢ Operated cash register with cash, check and credit cards. Managed racks, fitting rooms, inventory management, and maintained overall appearance and cleanliness of store.
➢ Ability to multi-task, organize, manage time and prioritize work flow in a complex environment.
➢ Interacted with different levels from team members and customers

West America Bank
Teller 2008 to 2011
➢ Bookkeeping experience including cash handling, refunds, fees, reconciliation.
➢ Assisted customers with products and services, bank transactions, and opening accounts.
➢ Typing skills sufficient to use computer keyboard for timely and accurate input and production.
➢ Identified system, process inconsistencies and resolved customer inquiries in internal and external contacts in a timely positive manner.
➢ Handled confidential information, provided data quality monitoring and root-cause based feedback to management.
➢ Demonstrated ability maintaining a professional image while handling multiple demands.

Mervyns
Sales Associate 2006 – 2008
➢ Managed racks and inventory, operated cash registers, and maintained the overall appearance of the store.
➢ Interacted with different levels from hourly team members, customers and corporate representatives.
➢ Answered phones and engaged in customer service.
➢ Assisted customers in fitting room and re-stocking of clothing.

Kaiser
Volunteer 2005 – 2007
➢ Customer service support to patients by providing information, directing them to the appropriate departments and transportation within the medical center.
➢ Established secure rapport with patients.
➢ Responded to customer service inquiries and problems for patients and internal customers in-person and by phone.

EDUCATION & COMPETENCIES
John Swett High School, Diploma
Napa Valley College, General Education
Medical Assistant Certificate
Certified Professional Coder

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Searching for Entry Level Coding Position

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Hi Everyone,
I know that this is not the most professional way to do this, but I am a 2017 medical coding graduate from Montana State University, City College. I am currently certified as a CPC-A. Unfortunately I do not have any experience except for what I learned in college. I am searching for an entry-level coding position. I have applied to positions within the Veterans Administration and local hospitals but to no avail over the past two years. I currently live in the western PA region and looking for positions within OH, PA and WV. I would like the opportunity to eventually work remotely due to a disability which requires the use of a service dog. Does anyone have any recommendations for obtaining a coding position?
Thank you,
Chris

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CPC,CANPC,CCVTC,CEDC,RMC searching for a medical research coding training position

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February 6, 2018

Alex Gorsky
Chairman, Board of Directors
Johnson & Johnson Corporation
One Johnson & Johnson Plaza
New Brunswick, NJ 08933

Dear Dr. Gorsky:

As a professional with nearly ten years’ experience in clinical research, I am writing to express my interest in obtaining a position at Johnson & Johnson starting February 2019. My background covers academic, teaching, clinical, and research experience.

I am a graduate of U.S. Career Institute’s medical coding specialist certificate program in 2013 and have training in ICD-10-CM Basics from U.S. Career Institute. I have completed a 4Med CICP certification program in ICD-10-CM from 4Med Plus. I have seven medical coding certifications in the medical coding field, including a CPC, CANPC in anesthesia and pain management coding, CCVTC in cardiovascular and thoracic surgery coding, CEDC in emergency department, and am ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS proficient, and have a CCS-P Badge from AHIMA. I am a CANPC/CCVTC coding lecturer for American Academy of Professional Coders, Southwest University, and TXHIMA. In addition, I was an HIM Coder for Mesa Hills Specialty Hospital based in El Paso, TX who has given me an excellent reference and recommendation letter. In addition, I have medical training in medicine, anesthesiology, and cardiovascular and thoracic surgery which can be a good complement in a medical training and medical research program.

I am a graduate of NAPSRX’s Pharmacology and Pharmaceutical Sales Training Program, passing a standardized national exam and becoming a Certified National Pharmaceutical Representative (CNPR). Covered topics include clinical pharmacology, drug distribution, package insert information, drug patents, preclinical studies, clinical trials, biopharmaceutical drug development, therapeutic agents, pharmaceutical terminology, pharmaceutical marketing, ethical and regulatory guidelines, pharmaceutical sales techniques, making the most of your sales calls, and pharmaceutical terminology.

I have an M.D. and Ph.D. with basic and clinical science research experience in variety of fields including human studies, clinical animal models in ultraviolet radiation-induced cataract, and teaching in ophthalmology. Specifically, I have worked in human study coordination, blood processing for chemical analysis, animal models of the guinea pig, chemicals preparation, ultrafiltration, high performance liquid chromatography with ultraviolet radiation detection. I have knowledge of genetics, ophthalmology, applied optics, lens, corneal, retinal anatomy and physiology, and oculoplastics. Additionally, I have taught optometry, lens anatomy and physiology courses at Karolinska Institutet to graduate students for five years. I hold the certification Licentiate degree.

My M.D. was earned from Emory University followed by one year medical training at Yale University and Brown University. After that I decided to pursue research as that better served my aptitude and interest. I completed Ph.D. for clinical science in ophthalmology from Karolinska Institutet in Stockholm, Sweden. My research publications include 56 papers and 100 abstracts. My project ascorbate prevention of the ultraviolet radiation-induced cataract in an in vivo animal model will contribute to the future of the pharmaceutical industry and lead to the development of new ocular medications and high-tech innovations. During the project, I developed a pioneering method for Ascorbate measurement in lens tissue samples, utilizing homogenization in metaphosphoric acid, ultrafiltration, and high performance liquid chromatography with ultraviolet detection. The method can be applicable to Ascorbate measurement in other tissues, including lens, retina, cornea, and vitreous humor. I plan to obtain the grant for Pharmacodynamics of ascorbate in the ocular lens as part of a human clinical trial. It can in addition be applied to other tissues, possibly cardiac, skeletal muscle, blood, lungs, and kidney. The work that I performed at Karolinska Institutet was pre-clinical research in a guinea pig cataract in vivo model. You will find my academic and research experience potentially a valuable asset to Johnson & Johnson.

At Brown University/Lifespan in Department of surgery I studied arginase activity in mouse peritoneal macrophages in a surgical model of wound healing. The work is related to the surgical field. It counts as basic science research experience.

I have significant research experience from my earlier training at Vanderbilt University and Emory University School of Medicine. Basic science research required for the beginning of pre-clinical research was studied. At Vanderbilt University, I spent one year doing an honors Molecular biology research project on the mitochondrial megachannel, a protein in heart muscle cells which plays a significant role in reperfusion injury. I found after experimenting with cyclosporin A binding to the mitochondrial megachannel and by utilizing cellulose filtration that the mitochondrial megachannel is made up of more than one subunit. The mitochondrial megachannel’s activity was determined and reproduced after separating the subunits and reconstituting the subunits. The significance of the results was that the mitochondria play a critical role in cardiac reperfusion injury. I earned High honors in molecular biology for the one-year honors project. At Emory University School of Medicine I studied ligand binding properties of the interphotoreceptor retinoid binding protein (IRBP), finding that IRBP binds retinol analogues with high affinity, playing a role in the visual cycle. In the Departments of ophthalmology and biochemistry at Emory University School of Medicine, in a clinical study on 120 human volunteers in the general population as part of controls for the AREDS study, I found that Plasma cystine increases with age in humans in a published ARVO abstract (1997). The significance of the results was that REDOX balance shifts towards oxidation with age. Antioxidants including cysteine, homocysteine, and glutathione become oxidized with age due to age-related oxidative stress in a number of conditions such as age-related macular degeneration, cataracts, and cardiovascular disease. The clinical study served as part of controls for AREDS study. I feel that I will be of high value to Johnson & Johnson.

References are available upon request.

Sincerely,

Vino C. Mody Jr., M.D., Licentiate degree, Ph.D., COC, CPC, CCS-P, CANPC, CCVTC, CEDC, 4Med CICP, RMC, CMAA, CBCS, CNPR, CRMC, AHIMA Coding Professional
5030 Sugarloaf Parkway, Lawrenceville, GA 30044
678-427-6511 cell; 915-642-4269 home; 281-899-0543 skype; 915-779-7912 eFAX
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Vino C. Mody Jr., M.D., Ph.D. (Lic.)
6154 Black Mallard Place, El Paso, TX 79932
678-427-6511 cell; 915-642-4269 home
[email protected]

Objective: Medical administration including coding, billing, audit, compliance, analysis, and training and pharmaceutical research.

Skills
• Medical coding (ICD-9-CM, CPT, HCPCS II) with proficiency in ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS
• Deep knowledge of anatomy, physiology, medical terminology, disease management
• Expertise in use of medical coding software, professional conduct HIPAA and joint commission, abstracting of medical records and analysis, RHIA training, HCC training, Epic-like experience, DRG analysis, case management, medical transcription, quality data care set analysis, coding and clinical documentation improvement (CDI) for Long-Term Care Hospital (LTCH), and insurance dispute resolution
• Cardiovascular coding
• Anesthesia and pain management coding
• Emergency department coding
• Cardiology
• Extensive clinical research experience and training in medicine
• Anesthesiology of guinea pigs
• Ultrafiltration with high performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) with ultraviolet detection
• Well-versed in correct grammar and spelling, strong work ethics, leadership, and self-management discipline

Education
• Graduate Certificate Medical coding specialist (GPA=4.00) (600 Hours) U.S. Career Institute Fort Collins, CO 1/2019
• Certificate from Evaluation and Management (E/M) training course American Academy of Professional Coders Salt Lake City, UT 10/2018
• Certificate 2018 COC Accelerated Outpatient Facility Outpatient Coding course (93.00% A average; GPA 4.00) American Academy of Professional Coders Salt Lake City, UT 8/2018
• Certificate of Cardiology coding and Certificate of General Surgery and Anesthesia coding Greenville Tech Greenville, SC 2/2016
• MOOC certificate of attendance Health Data Analytics with MS Excel St. Scholastica, MN December, 2015
• Certificate of Achievement Coding-Baseline-ICD-10 Inpatient Diagnostic Precyse University, USA December 4, 2015
• Certificate Explore a career in medical coding (A average; GPA 4.00) (360 hours) El Paso Community College El Paso, TX 7/2018
• Triple Certificate in administrative medical specialist (GPA 4.00), medical coding and billing (97% A average; GPA 4.00), +medical terminology (98% A average; GPA 4.00) (360 Hours) University of Georgia Athens, GA 3/2015
• Graduate from a Certificate of ICD-10-CM Coding Proficiency (CICP) course (scored 86% on final exam) 4Med Plus Chicago, IL 10/2017
• School worth educational hours (322.75 hours up to 4/2018) American Academy of Professional Coders Salt Lake City UT 10/2013 to present
• Graduate of NAPSRX’s Pharmacology/Pharmaceutical Sales Training Program CNPR Number 608042014 Member of NAPSRx National Association of Pharmaceutical Sales Representatives (NAPSRX) Washington, D.C. 3/2014
• Graduate Certificate Medical Coding Specialist course (87% B average; GPA 3.00) (600 Hours) U.S. Career Institute Fort Collins, CO 2012-2013
• Ph.D degree in clinical science for ophthalmology Department of Clinical Neuroscience Karolinska Institutet Stockholm, Sweden June, 2008
• Licentiate (comparable to M.S.) degree in clinical science for ophthalmology Department of Clinical Neuroscience Karolinska Institutet Stockholm, Sweden October, 2006
• M.D. in Medicine Emory University School of Medicine Atlanta, GA 1997
• B.S. in Molecular Biology (GPA 3.95) summa cum laude high honors in molecular biology Vanderbilt University Nashville, TN 1993
• High school diploma Parkview High School Lilburn, GA 1989

Professional Achievements

Medical coding and medical research

• Expertise in medical coding, billing, auditing, compliance and medical records administration with 4 years of experience as a CPC, CANPC, CCVTC, CEDC
• 2 years of experience as a CANPC anesthesia and pain management coder
• 3 years of in-patient hospital experience in medical care
• 20 years of experience in medical research
• CPC® Certified Professional coder from American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC),
• CPC®-A, passed CPC® exam, AAPC, 10/2013
• COCTM Certified outpatient coder from American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC), passed COCTM exam, AAPC, 6/2015
• CCS-P Certified coding specialist-physician based from American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA), passed CCS-P exam, AHIMA, 5/2015
• CANPCTM Certified anesthesia and pain management coder from AAPC, passed CANPCTM exam, AAPC, 8/2015
• CCVTCTM Certified cardiovascular and thoracic surgery coder from AAPC, passed CCVTCTM exam, AAPC, 3/2017
• CEDCTM Certified emergency department coder from AAPC, passed CEDCTM exam, AAPC, 6/2018
• 4Med CICP ICD-10-CM certification from 4Med Plus, 10/2017
• Certificate of ICD-10-CM Coding Proficiency (4Med CICP) certification (86% final score), ICD-10-CM Coding Professional, 4Med Plus, Chicago, IL, and Libman Education, Bedford, MA, 10/2017
• RMC Registered medical coder from Medical Management Institute (MMI), passed RMC certification exam (score=90.67%), MMI, Atlanta, GA, 11/2018.
• Passed RMC Registered medical coder update exam (score=98%), MMI, 1/2019
• Passed RMC Registered medical coder Practice Exam (score=90%), MMI, Atlanta, GA, 11/2018
• Passed CPC Practice Exam 2018-2019 (score=77.08%), Trivium Test Prep, USA, 12/2018
• Certificate of ICD-10-CM proficiency from AAPC in 1/2014
• Certificate of ICD-10-PCS proficiency from AAPC, 11/2015
• Certificate of completion, Professional Coding Practice course (final score=91.42%) for 60 CEUs, AHIMA, Chicago, IL, 4/2018
• Certificate of completion earning 45.00 CEUs in the ICD-10-CM coding field, Basic ICD Coding Part II (final score=80%), AHIMA, Chicago, IL, 10/2018
• Certificate of completion earning 45.00 CEUs in the ICD-10-CM coding field, Basic ICD Coding Part I course (final score=88%), AHIMA, Chicago, IL, 4/2018
• CCS-P Badge, AHIMA, Chicago, IL, 1/2018
• Certificate, ICD-10-CM hematology and oncology specialty code set training, AAPC, 12/2017
• Certificate of Approval, ICD-10-CM Coding Workbook for Cardiology, passed 203: Cardiology ICD-10-CM certification exam 1 (2017), Optum 360, 2/2018
• Certificate of Approval, ICD-10-CM Coding Workbook for Cardiology, passed 204: Cardiology ICD-10-CM certification exam 2 (2017), Optum 360, 2/2018
• Certificate of Approval, ICD-10-CM Coding Workbook for General Surgery, passed 207: General Surgery ICD-10-CM certification exam 1, Optum 360, USA, 10/2017
• Certificate of Approval, ICD-10-CM Coding Workbook for General Surgery, passed 208: General Surgery ICD-10-CM certification exam 2, Optum 360, USA, 10/2017  Certificate, ICD-10-CM specialty cardiology code set training, American Academy of Professional Coders, Salt Lake City, UT, 9/2016
• Passed CMC assessment (30 questions; score=75%), Practice Management Institute, 3/2019
• Certificate of completion (100 questions; score=88%), ICD-10-CM Post-Training Assessment, AHIMA Academy, 3/2019
• Certificate of passing an ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS proficiency post-training e-assessment (100 questions; 78% score) from AHIMA Academy in 7/2015
• Certificate, CPC-A Practicum with CEUs badge, AAPC, 11/2014
• Certificate, Practicode Professional Fee (ICD-9), AAPC, 10/2016
• Certified Medical Administrative Assistant (CMAA), National Health Career Associates (NHA), passed CMAA exam, November, 2014
• Certified Billing and Coding Specialist (CBCS), passed CBCS exam, NHA, November, 2014
• Expecting certification in Texas Medical Jurisprudence  CANPC/CCVTC lecturer for AAPC, Southwest University, and TXHIMA
• Certificate, COC Accelerated Facility Outpatient Coding course, AAPC, 9/2018
• Performing CANPC coding on 600 cases, COC-A Practicum, American Academy of Professional Coders, Salt Lake City, UT, 6/2018-
• Completed medical coding and CANPC coding of 300 cases, AHA Coding Clinic in ICD-10-CM and HCPCS, American Hospital Association, Chicago, IL, 7/2016-1/2017
• Performing medical coding of 600 cases per year in CPT, HCPCS II, ICD-10-CM, and ICD-9-CM, CPT Appendix C, Coding Clinic, USA, 1/2015-
• Performing medical coding article review on journal articles for medical research and medical training including NEJM, Stanford Medicine, and IOVS, USA, 9/2018-
• Certificate of CPMA Medical Auditing, course, AAPC, December, 2015
• Certificate of CPPM Practice Management, course, AAPC, January, 2016
• ICD-10-PCS Code set training (16 hours) course, AAPC 1/2015
• ICD-10-CM General code set training (16 hours) course, AAPC, 1/2014
• Graduate of NAPSRX’s Pharmacology/Pharmaceutical Sales Training Program, CNPR Number 608042014, Member of NAPSRx, National Association of Pharmaceutical Sales Representatives (NAPSRX), Washington, D.C., 3/2014
• Certified national pharmaceutical representative (CNPR), NAPSRx
• Certified risk management consultant (CRMC), Confidential Texas corporation
• Made posterboard as Vino C. Mody Jr., M.D. (15/15), Yale-New Haven Hospital (Waterbury, CT), New Haven, CT, 7/1997
• In-patient hospital rounds including ICU and CCU at Emory University, Yale-New Haven Hospital, Brown University/Lifespan Hospitals, 1995-1999
• Prepared health administration flowchart, Emory Healthcare, 6/2016
• Training in medical coding from Optum and United Health Group, 4/2018
• Freelance medical researcher in phytochemicals and Horizon 2020, 10/2011-
• JFAMC Coding Advisory, published Anesthesia and Pain Management tools, 2017
• Marquis Who’s Who in Medicine and Healthcare 2006-2007, featured as Chunilal Mody, M.D.
• Vanderbilt University School of Medicine early admissions winner, 1992

Professional Experience
Sawgrass Behavioral, Weston, FL March 2019
Mental health CPC coder
• Completed three psychiatry cases for training in CPT, HCPCS II, and ICD-10-CM
Houston Healthcare, Warner Robins, GA March 2019
Medical coder
• Completed five cases in CPT, HCPCS II, and ICD-10-CM

Southwest University, El Paso, TX, and TXHIMA, Texas Jun 2015-present
CANPC/CCVTC Coding Lecturer
• Delivered and delivering lectures in CANPC, CCVTC, cardiology, and CPC to and audience of students, professionals, and medical coders worldwide

American Academy of Professional Coders, Salt Lake City, UT Jun 2015-present
CANPC/CCVTC Coding Lecturer

• Delivered and delivering lectures in CANPC, CCVTC, cardiology, and CPC to and audience of students, professionals, and medical coders worldwide

Mesa Hills Specialty Hospital, El Paso, TX May 2017-Jan 2018
HIM Coder

• Inpatient coder; Ran 32-bed service
• Abstracted medical records from charts
• Performed ICD-10-CM, ICD-10-PCS coding on inpatient charts
• Resolved insurance-related disputes
• Worked on medical billing and medical clerk work

Altegra Health, Atlanta, GA Jan 2016- Apr 2016
Remote medical coder and auditor

• Performed ICD-10-CM coding in HCC-like software for 305 cases of training

HGS USA, LLC, Peoria, IL Aug 2015 – Feb 2016
Remote medical coder

• Performed medical coding on charts from five major metropolitan USA hospitals
• Worked with medical coding software and medical records software
Six sigma trainee Cisco Systems Atlanta, GA 10/2015 to 11/2015
CoRPs volunteer Vanderbilt University Nashville, TN Jun 2016
American Academy of Professional Coders Salt Lake City, UT December 2018
Certificate Medical coding trainee COC-A ICD-10 Practicum

American Academy of Professional Coders Salt Lake City, UT Nov 2015 – Jul 2016
Certificate Medical coding trainee CPC-A ICD-10 Practicum

American Academy of Professional Coders Salt Lake City, UT May 2015 – Nov 2015
Medical coding trainee COC-A Practicum

North Georgia Heart Specialists Buford, GA Nov 2014
Volunteer cardiology trainee

American Academy of Professional Coders Salt Lake City, UT Jun 2014 – Nov 2014
Certificate and CEUs badge Medical coding trainee CPC-A Practicum

CTS Sales Profile USA Nov 2014
Sales profile questionnaire trainee

Southwest Hindu Temple New Mexico USA May 2014
Volunteer

Farooq Jivani Agency Norcross, GA Jan 2014
Customer service representative

Georgia State University Atlanta, Georgia Oct 2011 to Oct 2014
Freelance Research Scientist

Karolinska Institutet Stockholm, Sweden Jun 2008 – Jun 2012
Guest Medical Researcher

Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden Oct 2000 – Jun 2008
Medical researcher

• Performed homogenization in met phosphoric acid, ultrafiltration, and HPLC with UV detection on lens samples
• Performed anesthesiology on guinea pigs
• Performed statistical analysis and paper writing

National Board of Examiners in Optometry (NBEO) March 2003-July 2005
Proctor

Medical Billing and Coding Forum

CPC, CANPC, CCVTC, CEDC, RMC in search of a medical coding research training position

Posted on by
Vino C. Mody Jr., M.D., Ph.D. (Lic.)
3353 Dunbar Lane, Suwanee, GA 30024
678-427-6511, 915-642-4269, 281-899-0543,
915-779-9912 eFax, 915-307-5405 Fax
[email protected], [email protected], [email protected]
medpracticeprocess.com

Dear Hiring Manager,

As a medical researcher and medical coder with 15 years of experience in the medical training field, I am always on the lookout for companies who are involved in innovative and engaging work. I have been a great admirer of Baylor Scott & White Health since 1997, and I am thrilled to apply for the medical coder, medical researcher, and medical training position at your company.

Since 1992, I have been at the forefront of medical science, helping to shape design of innovative medical research products and medical coding of charts. In the last 20 years, I have led medically trained staff in an immediate increase in production. Running a department has taught me to be disciplined, organized and a self-starter when it comes to designing projects and meeting deadlines. At Karolinksa Institutet, I was a medical researcher that always met deadlines and accomplished goals including the development of a method to measure lens ascorbate concentration utilizing ultrafiltration and high pressure liquid chromatography with ultraviolet detection. At Mesa Hills Specialty Hospital, I was a medical coder who worked efficiently and successfully on charts and quality data analysis and met deadlines on time.

Your recent medical training articles, Baylor Scott & White Health, was the impetus for my exploration of medical genetics testing. I have researched inherited eye disorders extensively and implemented the results into medical science as a result of medical genetics testing’s feature. I believe that my experience and proven track record in innovative solutions make me the perfect fit for this position.

Thank you for your time and consideration.

Sincerely,

Vino C. Mody Jr., M.D., Ph.D. (Lic.)
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Vino C. Mody Jr., M.D., Ph.D. (Lic.)
6154 Black Mallard Place, El Paso, TX 79932
678-427-6511 cell; 915-642-4269 home
[email protected]

Objective: Medical administration including coding, billing, audit, compliance, analysis, and training and pharmaceutical research.

Skills
• Medical coding (ICD-9-CM, CPT, HCPCS II) with proficiency in ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS
• Deep knowledge of anatomy, physiology, medical terminology, disease management
• Expertise in use of medical coding software, professional conduct HIPAA and joint commission, abstracting of medical records and analysis, RHIA training, HCC training, Epic-like experience, DRG analysis, case management, medical transcription, quality data care set analysis, coding and clinical documentation improvement (CDI) for Long-Term Care Hospital (LTCH), and insurance dispute resolution
• Cardiovascular coding
• Anesthesia and pain management coding
• Emergency department coding
• Cardiology
• Extensive clinical research experience and training in medicine
• Well-versed in correct grammar and spelling, strong work ethics, leadership, and self-management discipline

Education
• Graduate Certificate Medical coding specialist (GPA=4.00) (600 Hours) U.S. Career Institute Fort Collins, CO 1/2019
• Certificate from Evaluation and Management (E/M) training course American Academy of Professional Coders Salt Lake City, UT 10/2018
• Certificate 2018 COC Accelerated Outpatient Facility Outpatient Coding course (93.00% A average; GPA 4.00) American Academy of Professional Coders Salt Lake City, UT 8/2018
• Certificate of Cardiology coding and Certificate of General Surgery and Anesthesia coding Greenville Tech Greenville, SC 2/2016
• MOOC certificate of attendance Health Data Analytics with MS Excel St. Scholastica, MN December, 2015
• Certificate of Achievement Coding-Baseline-ICD-10 Inpatient Diagnostic Precyse University, USA December 4, 2015
• Certificate Explore a career in medical coding (A average; GPA 4.00) (360 hours) El Paso Community College El Paso, TX 7/2018
• Triple Certificate in administrative medical specialist (GPA 4.00), medical coding and billing (97% A average; GPA 4.00), +medical terminology (98% A average; GPA 4.00) (360 Hours) University of Georgia Athens, GA 3/2015
• Graduate from a Certificate of ICD-10-CM Coding Proficiency (CICP) course (scored 86% on final exam) 4Med Plus Chicago, IL 10/2017
• School worth educational hours (322.75 hours up to 4/2018) American Academy of Professional Coders Salt Lake City UT 10/2013 to present
• Graduate of NAPSRX’s Pharmacology/Pharmaceutical Sales Training Program CNPR Number 608042014 Member of NAPSRx National Association of Pharmaceutical Sales Representatives (NAPSRX) Washington, D.C. 3/2014
• Graduate Certificate Medical Coding Specialist course (87% B average; GPA 3.00) (600 Hours) U.S. Career Institute Fort Collins, CO 2012-2013
• Ph.D degree in clinical science for ophthalmology Department of Clinical Neuroscience Karolinska Institutet Stockholm, Sweden June, 2008
• Licentiate (comparable to M.S.) degree in clinical science for ophthalmology Department of Clinical Neuroscience Karolinska Institutet Stockholm, Sweden October, 2006
• M.D. in Medicine Emory University School of Medicine Atlanta, GA 1997
• B.S. in Molecular Biology (GPA 3.95) summa cum laude high honors in molecular biology Vanderbilt University Nashville, TN 1993

Professional Achievements

Medical coding and medical research

• Expertise in medical coding, billing, auditing, compliance and medical records administration with 4 years of experience as a CPC, CANPC, CCVTC, CEDC
• 2 years of experience as a CANPC anesthesia and pain management coder
• 3 years of in-patient hospital experience in medical care
• 20 years of experience in medical research
• CPC® Certified Professional coder from American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC),
• CPC®-A, passed CPC® exam, AAPC, 10/2013
• COCTM Certified outpatient coder from American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC), passed COCTM exam, AAPC, 6/2015
• CCS-P Certified coding specialist-physician based from American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA), passed CCS-P exam, AHIMA, 5/2015
• CANPCTM Certified anesthesia and pain management coder from AAPC, passed CANPCTM exam, AAPC, 8/2015
• CCVTCTM Certified cardiovascular and thoracic surgery coder from AAPC, passed CCVTCTM exam, AAPC, 3/2017
• CEDCTM Certified emergency department coder from AAPC, passed CEDCTM exam, AAPC, 6/2018
• 4Med CICP ICD-10-CM certification from 4Med Plus, 10/2017
• Certificate of ICD-10-CM Coding Proficiency (4Med CICP) certification (86% final score), ICD-10-CM Coding Professional, 4Med Plus, Chicago, IL, and Libman Education, Bedford, MA, 10/2017
• RMC Registered medical coder from Medical Management Institute (MMI), passed RMC certification exam (score=90.67%), MMI, Atlanta, GA, 11/2018.
• Passed RMC Registered medical coder update exam (score=98%), MMI, 1/2019
• Passed RMC Registered medical coder Practice Exam (score=92%), MMI, Atlanta, GA, 11/2018
• Passed CPC Practice Exam 2018-2019 (score=77.08%), Trivium Test Prep, USA, 12/2018
• Certificate of ICD-10-CM proficiency from AAPC in 1/2014 and certificate of passing an ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS proficiency post-training e-assessment (100 questions; 78% score) from AHIMA Academy in 7/2015
• Certificate of ICD-10-PCS proficiency from AAPC, 11/2015
• Certificate of completion, Professional Coding Practice course (final score=91.42%) for 60 CEUs, AHIMA, Chicago, IL, 4/201
• Certificate of completion earning 45.00 CEUs in the ICD-10-CM coding field, Basic ICD Coding Part II (final score=80%), AHIMA, Chicago, IL, 10/2018
• Certificate of completion earning 45.00 CEUs in the ICD-10-CM coding field, Basic ICD Coding Part I course (final score=88%), AHIMA, Chicago, IL, 4/2018
• CCS-P Badge, AHIMA, Chicago, IL, 1/2018
• Certificate, ICD-10-CM hematology and oncology specialty code set training, AAPC, 12/2017
• Certificate of Approval, ICD-10-CM Coding Workbook for Cardiology, passed 203: Cardiology ICD-10-CM certification exam 1 (2017), Optum 360, 2/2018
• Certificate of Approval, ICD-10-CM Coding Workbook for Cardiology, passed 204: Cardiology ICD-10-CM certification exam 2 (2017), Optum 360, 2/2018
• Certificate of Approval, ICD-10-CM Coding Workbook for General Surgery, passed 207: General Surgery ICD-10-CM certification exam 1, Optum 360, USA, 10/2017
• Certificate of Approval, ICD-10-CM Coding Workbook for General Surgery, passed 208: General Surgery ICD-10-CM certification exam 2, Optum 360, USA, 10/2017  Certificate, ICD-10-CM specialty cardiology code set training, American Academy of Professional Coders, Salt Lake City, UT, 9/2016
• Certificate, CPC-A Practicum with CEUs badge, AAPC, 11/2014  Certificate, Practicode Professional Fee (ICD-9), AAPC, 10/2016
• Certified Medical Administrative Assistant (CMAA), National Health Career Associates (NHA), passed CMAA exam, November, 2014
• Certified Billing and Coding Specialist (CBCS), passed CBCS exam, NHA, November, 2014
• Expecting certification in Texas Medical Jurisprudence  CANPC/CCVTC lecturer for AAPC, Southwest University, and TXHIMA
• Certificate, COC Accelerated Facility Outpatient Coding course, AAPC, 9/2018
• Performing CANPC coding on 600 cases, COC-A Practicum, American Academy of Professional Coders, Salt Lake City, UT, 6/2018-
• Completed medical coding and CANPC coding of 300 cases, AHA Coding Clinic in ICD-10-CM and HCPCS, American Hospital Association, Chicago, IL, 7/2016-1/2017
• Performing medical coding of 600 cases per year in CPT, HCPCS II, ICD-10-CM, and ICD-9-CM, CPT Appendix C, Coding Clinic, USA, 1/2015-
• Performing medical coding article review on journal articles for medical research and medical training including NEJM, Stanford Medicine, and IOVS, USA, 9/2018-
• Certificate of CPMA Medical Auditing, course, AAPC, December, 2015
• Certificate of CPPM Practice Management, course, AAPC, January, 2016
• ICD-10-PCS Code set training (16 hours) course, AAPC 1/2015
• ICD-10-CM General code set training (16 hours) course, AAPC, 1/2014
• Graduate of NAPSRX’s Pharmacology/Pharmaceutical Sales Training Program, CNPR Number 608042014, Member of NAPSRx, National Association of Pharmaceutical Sales Representatives (NAPSRX), Washington, D.C., 3/2014
• Certified risk management consultant (CRMC), Confidential Texas corporation
• Made posterboard as Vino C. Mody Jr., M.D. (15/15), Yale-New Haven Hospital (Waterbury, CT), New Haven, CT, 7/1997
• In-patient hospital rounds including ICU and CCU at Emory University, Yale-New Haven Hospital, Brown University Hospitals, 1995-1999
• Prepared health administration flowchart, Emory Healthcare, 6/2016
• Training in medical coding from Optum and United Health Group, 4/2018
• Freelance medical researcher in phytochemicals and Horizon 2020, 10/2011-
• JFAMC Coding Advisory, published Anesthesia and Pain Management tools, 2017
• Marquis Who’s Who in Medicine and Healthcare 2006-2007, featured as Chunilal Mody, M.D.
• Vanderbilt University School of Medicine early admissions winner, 1992

Professional Experience
Southwest University, El Paso, TX, and TXHIMA, Texas Jun 2015-present
CANPC/CCVTC Coding Lecturer

• Delivered and delivering lectures in CANPC, CCVTC, cardiology, and CPC to and audience of students, professionals, and medical coders worldwide

American Academy of Professional Coders, Salt Lake City, UT Jun 2015-present
CANPC/CCVTC Coding Lecturer

• Delivered and delivering lectures in CANPC, CCVTC, cardiology, and CPC to and audience of students, professionals, and medical coders worldwide

Mesa Hills Specialty Hospital, El Paso, TX May 2017-Jan 2018
HIM Coder

• Inpatient coder; Ran 32-bed service
• Abstracted medical records from charts
• Performed ICD-10-CM, ICD-10-PCS coding on inpatient charts
• Resolved insurance-related disputes
• Worked on medical billing and medical clerk work

Altegra Health, Atlanta, GA Jan 2016- Apr 2016
Remote medical coder and auditor

• Performed ICD-10-CM coding in HCC-like software for 305 cases of training

HGS USA, LLC, Peoria, IL Aug 2015 – Feb 2016
Remote medical coder

• Performed medical coding on charts from five major metropolitan USA hospitals
• Worked with medical coding software and medical records software
Six sigma trainee Cisco Systems Atlanta, GA 10/2015 to 11/2015
CoRPs volunteer Vanderbilt University Nashville, TN Jun 2016
American Academy of Professional Coders Salt Lake City, UT Nov 2015 – Jul 2016
Medical coding trainee CPC-A ICD-10 Practicum

American Academy of Professional Coders Salt Lake City, UT May 2015 – Nov 2015
Medical coding trainee COC-A Practicum

North Georgia Heart Specialists Buford, GA Nov 2014
Volunteer cardiology trainee

American Academy of Professional Coders Salt Lake City, UT Jun 2014 – Nov 2014
Certificate and CEUs badge Medical coding trainee CPC-A Practicum

CTS Sales Profile USA Nov 2014
Sales profile questionnaire trainee

Southwest Hindu Temple New Mexico USA May 2014
Volunteer

Farooq Jivani Agency Norcross, GA Jan 2014
Customer service representative

Georgia State University Atlanta, Georgia Oct 2011 to Oct 2014
Freelance Research Scientist

Karolinska Institutet Stockholm, Sweden Jun 2008 – Jun 2012
Guest Medical Researcher

Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden Oct 2000 – Jun 2008
Medical researcher

• Performed homogenization in metaphosphoric acid, ultrafiltration, and HPLC with UV detection on lens samples
• Performed anesthesiology on guinea pigs
• Performed statistical analysis and paper writing

NBEO, Stockholm, Sweden site March 2003-June 2005
Proctor

Medical Billing and Coding Forum