SUSAN BRASHER
Albuquerque NM • 505-***-**** • ************@**.***.***
PROFESSIONAL PROFILE
Medical professional with degree, Certified Professional Coder (CPC) in Healthcare Management,with 20 years of administrative experience. Thorough understanding of anatomy, physiology, pharmacology, and disease management. Provide outstanding customer service while performing tasks including coding, insurance verification, and billing. Demonstrate strong knowledge of medical billing practices and ethical standards. ER Medical Coding
Physician and Facility Leveling
CPT, ICD-10-CM & HCPCS II
Medical Records Abstraction
Infusion Coding
Insurance Billing & Verification
Invoicing & Collections
Medical Records and Regulation
EMR /EHR & Billing Software
SKILLS & ABILITIES
.Highly skilled in abstracting information and assigning codes to describe each documented analysis.Administer electronic medical record and coding/billing computer systems. Proficient with standard software and technology solutions, Microsoft Office and billing software. Demonstrate expertise in ICD-9 CM, ICD-10 CM, HCPCS level II codes and CPT codes. Able to:
● Assign Diagnostic/Operative procedures ICD-9/10-CM, CPT Classification to Emergency Room medical records.
● Assign E/M code for facility and professional components for service in the Emergency Room.
● Assign coding for Infusion IM/IV Codes.
● Knowledge of 3M Encoder Logic and Group Software, EPIC, CERNA, 3M-HDM,3M-360,CERNER POWER CHART to assign diagnostic and procedure codes.
● Constant participation in enhancing and updating coding skills and knowledge to support the effective application of ICD-9/10-CM, CPT, HCPCS coding guidelines.
● Facility Leveling/Modifiers.
● .Managed Care Plans Health Maintenance Organization HMO, Preferred Provider Org PPO, and HDP.
● Medical Records and Regulations..
● STRONG PC SKILLS.
CERTIFICATIONS
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Certified Professional Coder CPC- American Academy of Professional Coders Certified Medical Administrative Assistant - Pima Medical Institute CPR Certification - American Red Cross
WORK EXPERIENCE
Coder 1
HIM Department- Emergency Department
University of New Mexico Hospital 2021
Assign diagnostic and Operative procedures ICD-9/10-CM and CPT classifications following the guidelines of CMS and ACEP to Emergency room medical records. Assign E/M code for facility and professional components. Knowledge of medical records software (EMR/EHR) EPIC and CERNER, 3M encoder logic and grouper software. Medical Records Specialist/Abstractor
Pauline Williams
Lovelace Health Systems 2018-2019
Analytical skills in investigating codes and charts for data completeness. Technical abilities with database and coding software. Projected management experience supplemented by understanding medical terminology and the healthcare system.
MedicalAdministrativeAssistant
Dr.Roland Sanchez M.D. 2017
Maintained patient accounts by recording and updating personal and financial information. Overviewed patients satisfactions, provider time and treatment room utilization by scheduling appointments in person and by telephone. Prepared patients for examination. Assisted physicians during exams. Performed patient vital sign measurements. Owner & General Manager
Complete Office Systems 1996-2015
Directed all day-to-day business activity including administrative management, operational management, accounting, bookkeeping, human resources, sales, marketing, contract management, and supply management. EDUCATION
CPC Certified Professional Coder American Academy of Professional Coders January 2020 Medical Administrative Assistant Certification PIMA Medical Institute September 2017CPR Certification American Red Cross April 2017