Viola V Willoughby, CPC

Los Angeles, CA *****

OBJECTIVE

To obtain and secure a Medical Coding position that will enable me to utilize my skills and experience in Physician coding. Highly organized professional who works well with others, learns quickly and demonstrates the ability to meet organizational objectives.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Digestive Health Associates of Texas Dallas, TX 10/2018 – 1/31/2019

Certified Medical Coder 7/14/2014 – 04/2015

Coding of inpatient/outpatient Colonoscopies, EGD, ERCP and E/M procedures

Insurance billing (all insurance carriers)

Addiction Recovery Resources Metairie, LA 04/2015 – 10/2018

Utilization Review Manager

Verified benefits for admission to drug recovery program

Billing and claims processing

Dallas Endoscopy Center/Anesthesia Services Dallas, TX 07/2007 – 06/2014

Billing Specialist

Coding and billing of physician inpatient and outpatient Endoscopy

and Anesthesia charges

Insurance billing (all insurance carriers)

Appeals

Refund requests

Physician Administrative Services Dallas, TX 4/2005 – 6/2007

Medical Billing Specialist

Medical billing for Physician internal medicine charges

Processing and follow up on insurance claims

Payment posting and adjustments

Claim appeals

North Texas Colon and Rectal Dallas, TX 6/2003 – 4/2005

Insurance Billing Specialist

Billing of Physician in-patient and outpatient Gastro procedures

Follow up on outstanding insurance claims

Appeal Claims

Post payments and adjustments

U S Oncology Dallas, TX 09/2000 – 06/2003

Insurance Billing Specialist

Billing of Physician Oncology claims

Work outstanding A/R

Handle and process refunds

EDUCATION

American Association of Professional Coders (AAPC)

Certified Professional Coder 3/2018 – Present

Richland Community College Dallas, TX 03/2014 – 04/2014

Medical Coding Certificate

University of Phoenix Dallas, TX 08/2012 – 07/2013

Associates Degree; Healthcare Administration

El Centro Community College Dallas, TX 08/2001 – 08/2010

Nursing Curriculum

REFERENCES

Professional references available upon request.

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