Karen Marsh, CPC
Dallas, Georgia • *****.********@*****.***
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS and CERTIFICATIONS
American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC), Member in good standing
• Certified Professional Coder
Active Member Local AAPC Chapter Dallas, GA
EDUCATION
AAPC
• Recent graduate Practicode training program, gaining real-world experience through coding more than 600 Outpatient and Inpatient charts through AAPC SMC Academy
• Graduate, Certified Professional Coder program featuring AAPC curriculum RELEVANT SKILLS and TRAINING
CPT ICD-10-CM HCPCS
Medical Terminology Anatomy Physiology
Coding Guidelines HIPAA Policies Modifiers
Coding Payment Policies NCD and LCD Edits NCCI Edits Compliance Fraud/Waste/Abuse Resolution Place of Service Medicare Parts A, B, C, D Advance Beneficiary Notice Relative Value Units Microsoft Office Suite MediTech
MEDICAL OFFICE EXPERIENCE
Patient Services Representative, St. Thomas Heart (now Ascension St Thomas Heart), 2000-2011
• Operated an efficient outpatient clinic front desk, answering phones, scheduling appointments, and checking patients into and out of their appointments
• Updated patient demographics in the electronic health record system, guaranteeing accuracy and reducing avoidable revenue cycle delays
• Obtained patient health insurance information and collected patient payments Patient Services Representative, Dr. Linda Foster, 1996-2000
• Performed front office duties and clerical tasks to support efficiency and optimal patient experience
• Assisted with medical billing, reviewing charge sheets to confirm CPT and ICD codes
• Contacted insurance companies to gather information regarding claim rejections to guide claim corrections, reducing improper and underpayment
ADDITIONAL PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Sales Representative, Essential Bodywear, 2019-Present
• Convert customer interest into sales by performing personal fitting sessions of women’s foundation wear, providing exceptional customer service
• Establish, develop, and promote positive customer relationships through social media communication
• Maintain accurate financial records, tracking sales and inventory, and generating reports for managers Owner/Operator, Et Cetera, 2011-2019
• Solo small business owner, running a local home goods boutique while managing billing, Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, daily operations, and marketing
• Established rapport with customers, effectively communicating with a diverse clientele in person and by phone to meet their needs, utilizing sales skills and product expertise
• Managed inventory and special orders, analyzing sales trends to determine the optimal amount of stock needed to maximize profits