Customer Service Medical

Michelle Mutuc, CPC

**** *. ****** ***., ********, CA 91770

909-***-**** / abzm7a@r.postjobfree.com

Objective: To establish myself as an integral team member with a

progressive company, allowing my extensive training in Medical

Billing and Coding to be utilized in all aspects.

Experience: California Kidney Specialists

Nov.2012-Present

San Dimas, CA

Medical Coder

Assigns and sequences ICD-9-CM/CPT/HCPCS codes to diagnoses and

procedures for documented information. Assures the final

diagnoses and operative procedures as stated by the physician

are valid and complete. Abstracts all necessary information

from health records to identify secondary complications and co-

morbid conditions. Abstracts all necessary information and

assigns codes (ICD-9, CPT & HCPCS), which most accurately

describe each documented diagnosis, surgical procedure and

special therapy or procedure according to established

guidelines. Determines the final diagnoses and procedures stated

by the physician or other health care providers are valid and

complete. Performs a comprehensive review for the record to

assure the presence of all component parts such as: patient and

record identification, signatures and dates where required and

other necessary data in the presence of all reports which appear

to be indicated by the nature of the treatment rendered.

Evaluates the record for documentation consistency and adequacy.

Ensures that the final diagnosis accurately reflects the care

and treatment rendered. Reviews the records for compliance with

established third party reimbursement agencies and special

screening criteria. Analyzes provider documentation to assure

the appropriate Evaluation & Management (E & M) levels are

assigned using the correct CPT code. Create ICD-10 training plan

to ensure our office prepared for the transition to ICD-10 on

October 1, 2014.

Corinthian Colleges, Inc. Nov. 2010-

Nov.2012

Santa Ana, CA

Medical Insurance Billing and Coding Instructor

Maintain professional competence in academic discipline through

reading, research, coding and professional affiliations. Plan

course instruction based on the approved syllabus/course outline

provided to assure course content and learning objectives are

met. Start classes on time, conduct classes for the full time

period, and enforce any applicable campus administrative

policies. Utilize a variety of teaching styles and methods to

accommodate diverse learning styles of students.

Marina Medical Billing Company Jul. 2008-

Jan. 2011

Cerritos, CA

Insurance Follow Up / Coder

Extensive experience in billing and collections specializing in

Medi-Cal, Managed Care, HMO, PPO, Workmans Comp and other

insurances.. Experience in customer service, researching

customer accounts and follow up with customers and insurances to

resolve account issues. Knowledge of AS400 program, Microsoft

Outlook, Spreadsheets and OpenOffice. Experience in professional

E.D. coding Evaluation and Management. Have knowledge of

policies and procedures, medical terminology and know the proper

codes such as; ICD-9 and CPT

Robert A. Mecum M. D. Sep. 2007-Jun. 2008

Whittier, CA

1 Medical Biller / Coder

Create manual and electronic claims. Post superbills, payments,

bill patients and insurance companies. Communicate between

medical offices, patients, and insurance companies. Knowledge of

medical terminology, CPT codes, ICD-9 codes, HIPAA compliance.

Knowledge of Medisoft Program, Spreadsheets and Microsoft

Office.

First Choice International Travel & Cargo Jun. 2005-

Apr. 2007

West Covina, CA

2 Assistant Manager

Assists in management of an office engaged in selling airline

tickets and shipment of cargo. Ensure all reports, such as

purchase, inventory on sales, are accurate and timely and

perform all shift duties as required as well as duties of Store

Manager in his / her absence.

1 Orange Coast Title Company Jul. 2004-

Jul. 2005

Anaheim, CA

Typist

Type preliminary reports and short forms. Typing 60 WPM, 60-70

reports daily.

1 Education: Everest College May 2012

Santa Ana, CA

ICD-10 Prep Course

2

Downey Adult School Aug. 2010

Downey, CA

Refresher course on Medical Terminology, CPT and ICD-9. Review

class for CPC Exam

4

5 Everest College Oct. 2007

City of Industry, CA

Completing Certificate for Medical Insurance Billing and

Coding

2 Pasadena City College Jun. 2005

Pasadena, CA

College Credits for General Units

1 San Gabriel High School Jun. 2001

San Gabriel, CA

High School Diploma Achieved

References: Available upon request

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