Medical Staff
Resume:
Melody Murawski, B.A., CPC
Everett, WA 98208
My healthcare experience includes more than 20 years in coding, management, billing and front office work for the same medical
organization. I'm looking for a challenging role in medical auditing where my skills and knowledge can be utilized to their
highest potential and allows me the opportunity to perform audits to assure compliant coding methodologies.
SKILLS:
Experienced in medical coding more than 11 years.
In-depth knowledge of coding techniques and guidelines of medical coding.
Very sound knowledge of medical terminology, physiology and pharmacology.
Proficient in computer programs like MS Word, MS Excel, other MS Office tools.
Excellent in communication, interpersonal and organizational skills.
WORK EXPERIENCE:
Revenue Coding Analyst Virginia Mason Medical Center Seattle, WA
2010 - Present and 2001 - 2006
Responsible for the coding the outpatient services for the medical center.
Responsible for auditing several types of medical encounters which includes pediatrics, general internal medicine,
gastroenterology, endocrinology, neurology, neurosurgery and family practice.
Utilize CPT, HCPCS level III, ICD-9 for the coding.
Plan, write, develop and conduct on-going training regarding professional services, revenue and reimbursement.
Lead or assist in developing educational programs for physicians.
Liaison between physicians, administrative staff, patient financial services, other coding staff, and ancillary staff to
resolve issues involving coding, billing, and documentation requirements.
Author monthly newsletter containing documentation education for providers.
Update encounter/superbill for yearly additions, revisions and deletion of codes.
Assist in developing coding tools to ensure coding consistency.
Participated in the review and implementation of a new auditing software, Intelicode.
Professional Support Supervisor Virginia Mason Medical Center Seattle, WA
2006 - 2010
Provided leadership and direction to the staff in day-to-day operations.
Responded to complex questions from Corporate Compliance, physicians, administrators, managers, billing department
and others relating to procedural coding and ICD-9 coding and reimbursement.
Acted as a liaison between physicians and administration staff to resolve issues involving coding, billing and
documentation requirements and procedures.
Performed annual performance evaluations.
Identified trends that may require intervention by the compliance department.
Receptionist/Bookkeeper Virginia Mason Medical Center Seattle, WA
1988 - 2001
Prepared charts, made appointments and arrived patients.
Answered phones utilizing a switchboard and PA system.
Verified benefits and eligibility information from multiple insurance plans.
Built relationships with physicians, managers and staff with billing questions.
Worked with claims management, denials and appeals process.
EDUCATION:
Cedarville University, 1987 Bachelor's of Arts degree, Elementary Education
PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATIONS:
Certified Professional Coder American Association of Professional Coders
2001
ICD-10 Proficient January 2014
Professional and personal references available upon request.
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