Sally Castellini

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Objective

To obtain a full-time medical coding position where I can utilize and expand my knowledge and skills in medical coding.

Education

COMPLETED MAY 2019 AAPC COURSE FOR CERTIFIED PROFESSIONAL CODER Certified CPC-A in September 2019, Certification renewed October 2022. Apprentice Status removed 1/22.

COMPLETED JANUARY 2023 AAPC COURSE ANATOMY

Certificate of completion for this 40-hour course to improve my knowledge of anatomy and physiology. CURRENT LIBMAN EDUCATION COURSE FOR HCC/RISK ADJUSTMENT CODER Currently enrolled in Hierarchical Condition Categories/Risk Adjustment course and working towards certification.

CERTIFICATE 2005 HARRISON CAREER SCHOOL

· Major: Dialysis Technician

ATTENDED 2005 CUMBERLAND COUNTY COLLEGE

Pre-nursing coursework

ATTENDED 1987-1988 UNIVERSITY OF WYOMING

DIPLOMA 1987 VINELAND HIGH SCHOOL

Qualifications

• Certified Professional Coder (CPC), American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC) - 9/2019

• AAPC Member ID: 01684288

• Outpatient/Same Day Surgery coding skills including ICD-10, CPT, and HCPS Level II

• Medical coder for Gastroenterology reports including colonoscopy, esophagogastroduodenoscopy, and E/M office visits with CPT and ICD10 coding

• Computer literate-Word, Excel, QuickBooks, experience with Medisoft, STI Computer, and Citrix Systems

• Experience with eligibility and benefits of commercial, military, and government health insurance companies

• Patient AR and Collections Experience

• Experience working aged insurance charges, no payment EOP, and Appeals

• Knowledge of Medical Terminology

• Experience with Navinet, Availity, Pear Portal, Novitasphere, and Emdeon Data bases Page 2

• Knowledge of HIPPA and Patient Confidentiality

• Experienced charge entry and electronic medical biller utilizing STI software

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

• ESM Scheduling

Skills & Abilities

OBGYN MEDICAL CODER

• Medical coding and charge entry of all CPT and ICD-10 codes for outpatient surgeries and inpatient labor inductions, deliveries, cesarean sections, and tubal ligations.

• Coding for high-risk pregnancies

• Verifying insurance benefits and coding for IUD device insertions, removals, and supply codes. MEDICAL BILLING MANAGER

· Manage coding and billing department of a solo gastroenterology practice.

· Responsible for all aspects of coding and billing, including patient AR, posting insurance remittance, collections and working aged receivables.

SMALL BUSINESS OWNER

· Own and manage a small wedding floral design business.

· Responsible for all aspects of business including estimating costs, purchasing inventory, social media management, invoicing, and accounting, hiring, and managing staff, customer service, and concept and design.

· Able to analyze work, set goals, develop plans, and utilize time efficiently and effectively. SALES

· Experienced in customer service. Experienced in presenting concepts and designs, negotiating costs, closing sales, and working to ensure a positive outcome and customer satisfaction. COMMUNICATION

· Effective in communicating both orally and in writing. Skilled at maintaining customer contact in a timely, efficient, and professional manner.

LEADERSHIP

· Can take the lead required to complete tasks on time and to required specifications. Skilled at encouraging others on a team to work together for a common goal or outcome. Willing to learn new skills by applying diligence and practice.

Experience

OBSTETRICS AND GYNECOLOGY CODER AND BILLER CHARGE ENTRY AXIA PREMIER WOMENS HEALTH OF SJ MULLICA HILL, NJ 4/1 -PRESENT

• Coding and Abstracting CPT and ICD10 codes for gynecology and obstetrics procedures.

• Pull reports from NJ Shine into patients’ chart and verify documentation for proper coding.

• Coding both outpatient and inpatient charges.

• Verifying benefits for IUD devices and placement or removal. Coding CPT, ICD-10, HCPCS. Page 3

GASTROENTEROLOGY CODER AND BILLER BILLING MANAGER WOO K. SONG GASTROENTEROLGY, LLC VINELAND, NJ 1/21 -7/22 (PHYSICIAN RETIRED)

• Coding and Abstracting CPT and ICD10 codes for Gastroenterology procedures and E/M

• Answering phone multiple phone lines, multi-tasking, and prioritizing duties

• Responsible for all insurance and patient electronic billing, A/R management

• Posting of all remittance payments from patients and insurance companies

• Claim management including filing Appeals and supporting Medical Necessity

• Creating monthly financial reports, MIPS reporting, and Patient Collections

• Verifying eligibility and benefits utilizing insurance portals, Novistasphere, Navinet CARDIAC CODER AND CHARGE ENTRY SPECIALIST ATLANTICARE REGIONAL MEDICAL CTR MAINLAND CAMPUS 1/20 -6/20

• EMS scheduling for Cardiac Catheterization Lab and Electrophysiology Lab for both interventional and diagnostic procedures, interventional radiology coding

• Answering phone multiple phone lines, multi-tasking, and prioritizing duties

• Creating and distributing laboratory schedules for all lab personnel, anesthesiologists, and physicians.

• Coordinating multiple physician schedules to fill labs appropriately and timely.

• Charge entry for billing procedures and supplies using ICD-10, HCPCS and CPT codes.

• Extrapolating procedure logs/stories for appropriate coding for supplies, anesthesia, image guidance, as well as procedures/bundled procedures. BUSINESS OWNER PINK DAHLIA VINTAGE 2012-2021

· Self- started this home-based business designing wedding flowers for couples in NJ, PA, and DE FLORIST TRIPLE OAKS NURSERY AND FLORIST 2007-2012

· Worked as a floral designer and assisted with customer service. Have returned over the years to help for holidays when extra help was needed, and I had availability. BOOKKEEPER AND SALES CASTELLINI FARMS SINCE 2001-2018 Handled bookkeeping for my husband’s farm and tractor parts sales business. Worked many community farmers markets and management of farm CSA. Managed a produce market storefront for two seasons. Castellini farms is no longer in business.

FRONT DESK RECEPTIONIST CUMBERLAND OBSTETRICS 1994-1995 Performed front desk duties for multi-physician medical practice. Duties included answering phones, taking messages, filing charts, verifying insurance, accepting co-pays, scheduling appointments, returning patient calls when directed.

Memberships

AAPC, American Academy of Professional Coders

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