Medical Billing Coder
Resume:
Sarah S. Kwak
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Overview:
I am seeking an entry-level Medical Coder/Biller or in a related position where I can use my skills and qualifications. I passed the CPB exam administered by AAPC in March 2023 and obtained CPC-A in October 2022. In addition, I received a certificate in Patient Advocacy from UCLA-extension and completed a Registered Nursing Apprenticeship training through the Allied Health program in a hospital environment.
Experience:
Self-employed, Private Patient Advocate - 07/2023 to 02/2022
Reviewed healthcare bills and benefits, scheduled appointments, accompanied meetings, and other services as requested by clients.
Wells Fargo Bank, Teller – 12/1985 to 06/1991
Assisted bank clients with their banking transactions: deposits and loan payments, cashing/withdrawing, certified notes, foreign currency, safe-deposit box, ATM machine, traveler’s checks, e-bonds, and other tasks when requested by management staff.
Education:
Cal State University, East Bay Extension, Medical Billing and Coding – March/2019 to June/2019.
Learned about legal, ethical, and regulatory concepts central to the medical billing and coding field.
HIPAA.
Medical Terminology.
Third party payer requirements.
Coding.
All phases of Revenue Cycle.
UCLA Extension, Patient Advocacy – April/2013 to April/2014
Fundamentals of the US healthcare system including common issues in patient advocacy
Patient support.
Legal and Financial aspects of the healthcare system.
Patient centered communication.
Basic knowledge of coding guidelines and third-party requirements.
Los Medanos College, Registered Nursing – Sept/2009 to May/2011
Cal State University at East Bay, BS in Business Administration option with accounting – Jan/1994 to Jan/1996
Skills:
Customer services, problem-solving, organizational and time management skills, ICD-10-CM, CPT, HCPCS-II, basic knowledge of all phases of the revenue cycle, and understanding of various healthcare insurance plans, ethics, medical records, and working knowledge of MS 360, and concept of basic accounting principles.
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