Karen McCorvey

**** ***** ******* ***, ********** VA 22192 703-***-**** aco06c@r.postjobfree.com

PROFESSIONAL PROFILE:

I am an enthusiastic and a professional individual, who is well organized and self- motivated. I am a quick learner and

display close attention to detail. I enjoy being part of a team and work well with others.

QUALIFICATION SUMMARY:

Proficient in all aspects of Medical Coding, including:

• Proper charge entry using current CPT-4, ICD-9, ICD-10 and HCPCS coding

• Collection and posting of patient, government/military, and commercial insurance payments.

• Up to date of policies and procedures as they relate to Medicare, Medicaid, Tricare, Workers

Compensation and Commercial carriers.

• Ethical and legal issues as they related to HIPAA.

• Human Anatomy and Physiology and Medical terminology.

• Medical record documentation both paper and electronic

• Experienced knowledge of CMS 1500.

Excellent customer service skills

Expert knowledge of Inventory and Accounting duties

Proficient computer literacy with a working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, Medisoft, 3M

CERTIFICATIONS:

Certified Medical Billing and Coding Specialist, National Healthcareer Association

Certified Coding Associate, AHIMA

EDUCATION:

Metropolitan Institute of Health & Technology: Lorton, VA

Medical Billing and Coding Program, June 2012

AHIMA: Chicago, IL

Coding Basics Courses, March 2009

University of West Florida: Pensacola, FL

M.Ed Educational Leadership Curriculum and Instruction, April 1995

Jackson State University: Jackson, MS

Bachelor of Science in Biology, July 1985

EMPLOYMENT:

August 2014-present Science Teacher Godwin Middle School, Woodbridge, VA

October 2006-June 2013 Science Teacher Potomac Middle School Dumfries, VA

• Life Science and Physical Science Teacher, Co-Department chair of Science (3 years) Lead Science Teacher of

Physical Science (3 years)

• Taught life science and physical science classes, developed daily lesson plans and unit plans, and stimulated

creativity through use of materials and integrating subject matter effectively with labs and technology.

• Developed the instructional calendar for the year utilizing Prince William County science pacing guide and

curriculum with grade level colleagues,

• Developed unit vocabulary books for 8th grade students, developed 8th grade unit tests utilizing TEI questions

(once available), and quizzes.

• Co-lead department meetings and also managed the science budget and ordered necessary supplies for the

department, attended department chair meetings.

VOLUNTEER: Coder shadow- practice medical coding with a coder during summer on Tuesday and Wednesday.

Excellent references available upon request.

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