Corri Scher, CPC

Phone #***-451-***-****-***-****

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Credentials

Certified Professional Coder (CPC)

Education

Practicode: American Academy of Professional Coders

Internship-type training experience with hands-on practice coding 600+ actual medical records utilizing the AAPC Coder.

Medical Coding Certificate: Coding Clarified

Coursework included training through the Professional Medical Coding Curriculum (PMCC) which included comprehensive instruction in ICD-10-CM, CPT, and HCPCS coding along with online access to AAPC’s Learning Management System.

Professional Experience

HCC Coder, Intern: Coding Clarified

Completed July 2023

Completed an extensive internship requiring coding over 600 cases, equivalent to approximately 2 years’ worth of hands-on experience.

Identified, collected, assessed, monitored and documented claims and encountered coding information as it pertained to Clinical Condition Categories.

Verified and ensured the accuracy, completeness, specificity and appropriateness of diagnosis codes based on services rendered.

Reviewed medical record information to identify all appropriate coding based on CMS HCC categories.

Completed appropriate paperwork/documentation/system entry regarding claim/encounter information.

Performed coding and abstracting with an accuracy rate higher than 95%.

Provided support, education, and training related to quality of documentation, level of service and diagnosis coding consistent with established coding guidelines and standards.

Monitored coding changes to ensure that the most current information was available.

Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving ability regarding barriers to receiving and validating accurate HCC information.

Billing Supervisor: Advanced Eyecare Associates

October 2024-Current

Answer billing questions for patients.

Authorized invoices for billing.

Added surgery co-management modifiers to invoices as needed.

Authorized patient statements weekly.

Receive payments from insurance companies/transfer balances to secondary insurance as necessary.

Pull authorization for insurances such as VSP and Eyemed along with posting payments.

Submit patients balances to collections or work out payment plans.

Communicate with Doctors to adjust their coding as needed to process correct claims.

Verify claims with insurance companies when claims are denied.

Administrative Coordinator: Bozeman Health Deaconess Hospital

August 2019 – March 2022

Answered phone calls, provided information and connected callers to appropriate personnel.

Gathered, entered, and updated data to maintain departmental records and databases.

Assisted with team building initiatives and overall support for the organizational culture and employee morale.

Prepared agendas and took notes at meetings to archive proceedings.

Coordinated with other supervisors, combining group efforts to achieve goals.

Ran Open Encounter Reports weekly using Epic.

Ophthalmic Medical Technician/Surgery Coordinator: Medical Eye Specialists

February 2008 – May 2019

Prepared patients and administered basic eye exam tests.

Obtained and recorded patient medical history

Trained ophthalmic assistants and technicians.

Counseled patients in surgery and treatment plans.

Addressed issues noted during preliminary examinations with physician to provide important information and boost appointment success.

Collaborated and established strong working relationships with physicians, supervisors, and colleagues.

Loaded all surgeries into Epic.

Certified Optician: Eyecare Professionals & Mountain Eyewear

January 2006 – February 2008

Scheduled appointments, verified insurance coverage, maintained accurate patient records, and assisted with preliminary testing.

Coordinated office bookkeeping, reporting, and communication with customers and vendors.

Relevant Skills

ICD-10-CM HCPCS II

CPT Microsoft Office

Epic

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