Leigh Ann Owen
RHIT and LPN experience
Shell Knob, MO 65747
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I have worked in the medical field for 40 years. I am well rounded in hands-on and office experience. I am presently looking to update my coding to ICD-10 and get my certification. I did pass my AHIMA exam as an RHIT but have not kept the CEU's up currently. Work Experience
Practice Administrator
Mercy Health System - Springfield, MO
1995 to 2000
I managed a podiatrist office. I was promoted to a five physician physiatry office. I was responsible for million dollar accounts receivable, accounts payable, all billing including working denied claims, ICD-9 and CPT coding. I worked with all medical records including release of information and keeping required documentation supporting proper coding. I answered questions to patients concerning denied claims and eligibility of covered services. I have had 6 years experience in Revenue Cycle Management. I substituted when the nurse was gone assisting with procedures and routine office care. I did employee evaluations, disciplinary, and interviewing employees. Education
Associates of Applied Science in Health Information Technology Ozarks Technical Community College - Springfield, MO August 1993 to May 1995
Licensed Practical Nursing in Licensed Practical Nursing Northwest Missouri State University - Maryville, MO June 1980 to August 1981
High school diploma or GED
Hamburg High School - Hamburg, IA
August 1966 to May 1980
Skills
• CPT Coding (6 years)
• ICD-9 (6 years)
• Medical Coding (6 years)
• Medical Records (6 years)
• Medical Billing (6 years)
• Medical Terminology (10+ years)
• HIPAA (6 years)
• Healthcare Management (6 years)
• Practice Management (6 years)
• Medical Office Experience (6 years)
• Anatomy Knowledge (10+ years)
• Triage (10+ years)
• Medical Scheduling (6 years)
• Physiology Knowledge (10+ years)
• Clerical Experience (6 years)
• Insurance Verification (6 years)
• Accounts Receivable (6 years)
• Hospital Experience (10+ years)
• Experience Administering Injections (10+ years)
• Office Management (6 years)
• Communication skills
• Microsoft Excel
• Revenue cycle management (6 years)
• Time management
Awards
Honor Society with Honors
May 2005
Dates approximate
Certifications and Licenses
Accredited Records Technition HIM
August 2005 to Present
Additional Information
I am fluent with Microsoft Word, Excel and other computer programs. I used IDX Billing System. I provide exceptional customer service and love working with people. I am very self sufficient and am a hard worker. I take pride in all aspects of my career. I am an asset to any organization and enjoy working with others. In