Robert J. Gregonis

*** ****** *** ** *** *** Hamburg, MN 55339-0111

952-***-**** ac0dig@r.postjobfree.com

Experienced medical coder with 35 years of overall work experience and proven record of advancing employer’s goals seeks employment as a medical coder. Over three years coding experience with ICD-9 and ICD-10 diagnostic codes, plus CPT and HCPCS codes. Currently studying for Inpatient certification and OB/GYN specialty certification as well. Highly regarded by previous employers for great work ethic, organizational and communication talents, picking up new skills quickly and advanced computer skills, including Microsoft Office, and Internet knowledge.

Strengths include:

Outpatient coding ability using ICD-9-CM, CPT, and HCPCS coding

Formal Training in ICD-10

Knowledge of anatomy, physiology, pathology, and disease processes

Familiarity with medical coding software

Advanced computer skills

Adept use of Word, Excel, Internet

Professional conduct (HIPAA, Joint Commission standards)

Extensive experience in 3M ClinTrac software

Experienced in Cerner Millenium software

Adept in 7 Medical/NextGen software billing, coding, and EHR

Experienced with Inpatient coding in Allina’s Excellian/Epic program, as well as Epic Care from the Fairview Medical system

CPC certification earned from AAPC

Education and Professional Organizations

Graduate Medical Coding Course, U.S. Career Institute--Ft Collins, CO 2013

Member American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC), 2013

Earned CPC-A certification 9/2013

Certification current through 7/2018

Electrical Engineering major, Univ. of MN--Minneapolis, MN 1984-1989

Elected City Councilman--City of Hamburg, MN 2012

Re-elected 2014

Member Lions Clubs International--Hamburg, MN 2008 to present

Named Lion of the Year, 2012

Elected Club President, 2013-2014 term

Professional Experience

Outpatient Medical Coder, GeBBs Healthcare, 2015 to present

Reviewed hospital records, dictation, and lab reports to abstract diagnostic codes for billing in a remote setting. All types of outpatient hospital charts coded for first client I was assigned, then lab and pathology charts for next client. Consistently well above company production standards for outpatient coders, maintaining accuracy levels above 95% on monthly audits. Use of 3M ClinTrac software exclusively for first client and Cerner Millenium for second. Kept abreast of coding changes and continuing education.

Medical Coding/Billing, Minnesota Lung Center/MN Sleep Institute, 2013 to 2015

Abstracted and selected appropriate codes from dictation for billing purposes. Handled charge sheets, created claims, and billed invoices. Set up patient accounts, created encounters and attached insurance to customers. Worked with inpatient coding in Allina Health’s Excellian/Epic EHR program software, as well as Fairview’s Epic Care program, doing both hospital charge billing and diagnostic coding. Worked extensively with NextGen software in billing and coding, as well as its EHR program. Answered phones and helped people with appointments, billing inquiries and statement payments, providing great patient care for new and existing patients. Also reduced code-related insurance denials by about 70%, improving timely payer remittals and less appeals.

Parts Specialist, Valley Sales, Waconia, MN 2012

My job entailed looking up, selling and delivering automobile parts on retail, wholesale, and internal bases. Gave price quotes, ordered parts, received parts, stocked shelves and helped customers with advice on parts.

Gave great customer service

Provided parts customer ordered and needed

Provided salient advice on parts and repair

Parts Specialist, Car-Co Auto Parts, Waconia, MN 2006 to 2012

Looked up and sold parts on a retail and wholesale basis. Mixed and sold automotive paint to retail and wholesale customers. Gave price quotes and informed advice on automotive parts and repair procedures, as well as paint and body work. Ordered parts and received stock, as well as stocked shelves and did returns.

Gave great customer service

Provided parts customer ordered and needed

Provided salient advice on parts and repair

Asst. Parts Manager/Parts Specialist, Lexus of Wayzata, Wayzata, MN 1997 to 2005

This job entailed looking up, selling and sometimes delivering automobile parts on retail, wholesale, and internal bases. Gave price quotes, ordered parts, received parts, stocked shelves and helped customers with advice on parts. Also had assistant managerial duties, including stock orders, stock returns, processing warranty parts and shop supply and tool responsibilities.

Gave outstanding customer service

Lexus Master Certified Parts Specialist

ASE Certification

Further Professional experience back to 1981 available upon request.

CODING TRAINING: NEXT STEP

Currently pursuing specialty coding certification through the American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC)

REFERENCES AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST

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