Jason Christian DiFusco, MD

Boca Raton, FL acakhr@r.postjobfree.com

PROFILE

Thoughtful, tenacious, results-oriented strategic-thinker with an in-depth knowledge of medicine, biochemistry,

medical billing, pharmaceuticals, and biotechnology. Demonstrates solid competencies in teaching, research,

presentation, and data analysis, with interests in business, medical device and pharmaceutical management,

development, and sales, as well as consulting, medical informatics, and clinical research. Known for ability to

work independently and communicate well, and to develop constructive working relationships and rapport with

medical and business professionals and culturally diverse groups at multiple levels.

QUALIFICATIONS

§ MD Degree

§ 4.5 years of clinical experience with direct patient care and EMR/EHR experience

§ Clinical and Basic Science Research Experience

§ 3 years other customer service and sales experience

§ Medical Coding, Billing, and Review Expertise, AAPC Certified (CPC-A)

§ Scientific Presentation experience at multiple levels

§ 1 year industry experience

§ Results oriented, confident, self-motivated, and driven

§ Strong Problem Solving and Analytical Skills

§ Proven ability to build rapport with culturally diverse groups at multiple levels

§ Willingness to relocate immediately and/or travel up to 100%

§ Extensive Microsoft office knowledge (word, excel, access, and powerpoint)

§ References available upon request

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Medical Reviewer, Qmedtrix, Portland, OR May, 2012 – May, 2013

Responsibilities include the review of medical records and operative reports for accurate coding, DRG

validation, NCCI edits, unbundling and duplications, as well as advising and assisting the Legal,

Negotiations, and Bill Review Departments with authoritative, medical interpretation of clinical

documentation for correct coding, reimbursement, and defense of the Qmedtrix review and/or negotiation

processes.

Research Fellow, University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston, Houston, TX 2005

On-going Projects: Fixation of the Quadrilateral Plate: Novel Technique and Results. Jeffery Tucker,

MD; The Influence of Nicotine on Fracture Healing: Primary Bone Healing vs. Enchondral

Ossification. Dhiren Sheth, MD; MRI of Planteris Tendon Rupture: Case Report and Review, Jeffery

Tucker, MD.

Medical Student Research, Tulane University School of Medicine, New Orleans, LA 2002-2004

Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome and MRI Results of Fibroma of Tendon Sheath. Edward DeMouy, MD; Open

Reduction and Internal Fixation of Displaced Sacral Fractures: A New Reduction Techniques and

Results. Kyle Dickson, MD; Success of Partial vs. Complete Porous Coating of Femoral Components in

Primary THA. Robert Barrack, MD; Success of Greater Trochanter Reattachment Following Total Hip

Arthroplasty Revision Surgery Using a GTR Device. Robert Barrack, MD

Cabin Counselor, Camp Hazen, YMCA, Chester, CT 2001

Taught rock climbing, mountain biking, climbing wall, and ropes course instructor for campers, ages

eight to fifteen years old.

Instructor, Comprehensive MCAT Review Course, Kaplan, Indianapolis, IN 1999-2000

Taught biology, chemistry, physics, organic chemistry, and verbal sections of MCAT examination to

junior level undergraduates preparing for the April, 2000 and August, 2000 MCAT test dates.

Jason Christian DiFusco, MD

Boca Raton, FL acakhr@r.postjobfree.com

Organic Chemistry Laboratory Instructor, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN 1999-2000

Instructed sophomore level undergraduate students in organic chemistry laboratory techniques and related

chemical theory.

Research Associate II, Curagen Corporation, New Haven, CT 1998-1999

Study and Application of qualitative analysis of Human DNA sequences and protein therapeutics.

Howard Hughes Research Fellow, University of Notre Dame, Notre Dame, IN 1996-1997

Antibiotic Synthesis and Modification. Paul Helquist, PhD; Characterization of Cell Membrane

Structural Proteins, Douglas Fishkind, MD

INTERNSHIPS AND FELLOWSHIPS

General Surgery Internship, University of South Alabama, Mobile, AL 2006-2007

Dr. Neal Ellis, MD

Orthopaedic Trauma Research Fellowship, University of Texas HSC at Houston, TX 2005

Dr. Thomas O. Clanton, MD

General Surgery Internship, Boston University, Boston Medical Center, Boston, MA 2004-2005

Dr. Timothy Babineau, MD, 2004 -2005

RESEARCH FOR PRESENTATION AND POSTER SESSIONS

American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons Annual Meeting, 2005 A New Reduction Technique

and Results for Displaced Sacral Fractures. Kyle Dickson, MD, Joseph Hsu, MD*, Jason DiFusco, BS.

Orthopaedic Trauma Association (OTA) Annual Meeting, 2004 Open Reduction and Internal

Fixation of Displaced Sacral Fractures: A New Reduction Technique and Results, Kyle Dickson, MD,

Joseph Hsu, MD*, Jason DiFusco, BS.

Society of Military Orthopaedic Surgeons (SOMOS) Annual Meeting, 2003 Open Reduction and

Internal Fixation of Displaced Sacral Fractures: Technique and Results, Capt. Joseph Hsu, MC USA*,

Co-Authors: Jason DiFusco, BS and Kyle Dickson, MD.

Louisiana Orthopaedic Association, 2003 Open Reduction and Internal Fixation of Displaced Sacral

Fractures: Technique and Results, Kyle Dickson, MD, Joseph Hsu, MD*, Jason DiFusco, BS.

American College of Surgeons, Committee on Trauma, Region VI Annual Meeting, 2003 Open

Reduction and Internal Fixation of Displaced Sacral Fractures: Technique and Results, Kyle Dickson,

MD, Joseph Hsu, MD*, Jason DiFusco, BS.

15th Annual Emile Letournel Institute Course and Workshop, 2003 Open Reduction and Internal

Fixation of Displaced Sacral Fractures: Technique and Results, Kyle Dickson, MD*, Joseph Hsu, MD,

Jason DiFusco, BS.

American College of Surgeons, State of Louisiana, Annual Meeting, 2003 Open Reduction and

Internal Fixation of Displaced Sacral Fractures: Technique and Results, Kyle Dickson, MD, Joseph Hsu,

MD*, Jason DiFusco, BS.

(* Denotes Presenter)

EDUCATION

Doctor of Medicine, May 2004

Tulane University School of Medicine, New Orleans, LA

Bachelor of Science, Cum Laude in Biochemistry, May 1998

University of Notre Dame, Notre Dame, IN

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