Karen McCorvey
**** ***** ******* ***, ********** VA 22192 703-***-**** **************@*****.***
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.