Michael T Couch
Las Vegas, NV 89103
*********@***.***
OBJECTIVE:
To obtain a position in a successful medical setting, that will allow me to
utilize the skills and education that I have gained to benefit the company,
as well as further my own knowledge.
SKILLS:
Basic understanding of ICD-10 / Proficient in Microsoft programs Word,
Excel & Powerpoint / CPT, ICD-9 and HCPCS Coding / HIPAA Regulations /
Credentialing /Medical Terminology / CMS 1500 / UB-04 / Medicare, Medicaid,
CHAMP/VA, Tricare and Commercial Insurance Billing / Medical Records Filing
/ MediSoft / 10 Key / Patient Check In/Out / Appointment Scheduling /
Insurance Verifications and Prior-authorizations / Electronic Billing /
Secondary Billing / Read EOB-RA / Post Payments / Medical Insurance Law and
Ethics / A/R Management / Data Entry / Money Handling / Strong patient and
customer relation and multi-tasking skills / Kareo / eCopy
EDUCATION:
Kaplan Collage 2009 - 2010
Medical Billing/Coding Specialist
GPA 3.92
Perfect Attendance Awards
High Honors and Honors
McKinley High School 1982 - 1984
Liberal Arts
EXTERNSHIP:
Ecco Health 2010
Worked in the Credentialing Department to insure that the provider's
certifications and credentials were valid and current/ Completed,
processed, verified and submitted EFT, ERA, EDI, 855I, and 855R application
forms for Medicare, Medicaid, Tricare and Commercial Insurance companies/
Called and verify information on pending applications/ Create and maintain
Excel spreadsheets on activities of the account/ Operation of office
equipment
EMPLOYMENT:
Seamless - Disc Jockey/Emcee 2006 - 2009
Select and Program music for the club and show/ Purchase music and supply
music from my music library, the operation and maintenance of computer
system, cordless microphone system, sound and lighting equipment/ Rip and
convert music videos into AVI format/ Producer / writer of promo and dialog
for live stage show
Olympic Garden - Disc Jockey/Emcee 1995 -
2006
Select and Program music for the club and show/ Purchase music and supply
music from my music library, the operation and maintenance of computer
system, cordless microphone system, sound and lighting equipment/ Rip and
convert music into MP3 format/ Producer / writer of promo and dialog for
live stage show
U.S. Army - Still Photography Specialist
1984 - 1986
Take still photographs of live action events and portraits in a studio
setting/ Processing and developing of negatives and photographs in a
darkroom/ Operation and maintenance of darkroom equipment and camera
equipment/ School: U.S. Air Force - G3ABR23132-001, Still Photography/ 568
hours - Specialist Course PDS run, U.S Air Force/ 160 hours application
course PDS Code UOF
ORGANIZATIONS AND CERTIFCATIONS:
Member of American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC)
Passed Air Borne & Blood Borne Pathogen Certification Test
CPR Certified through 2012
Member of the Elks, Lodge #1468
VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE:
Work with multiple non-profit 501c3 educational organizations to help plan,
coordinate and execute events within the community, along with state,
county and city organizations. I also help in the running of the
organizations internally by working as a group officer