Certified Professional Coder, Certified Risk Adjustment Coder
Resume:
Deborah Brookhart, CPC, CRC
Evergreen Park, IL **805
***************@*****.*** +1-773-***-****
Status: Semi-retired, seeking part-time or project-based remote roles (max $1,950/month due to benefit limits)
Objective
Retired HCC/Risk Adjustment Coder with over 20 years of experience, seeking a part-time, remote coding role. Open to flexible hours and short-term contracts. Focused on maintaining earnings below $1,950/month due to Social Security benefit limits.
Summary
Experienced Certified Professional Coder (CPC, CRC) with a 20+ year track record in HCC, risk adjustment, and clinical documentation improvement. Recently retired from full-time work and seeking remote, part-time roles to continue contributing my skills on a flexible basis. Strong background in remote coding, audit, and provider education. Available up to 20 hours/week and can work under monthly income limits due to Social Security benefits.
Work Experience
HCC Coding Specialist – Corro Health/Virtix Health
September 2024 – March 2025 (Contract Ended / Transitioned to Retirement)
Remote HCC coder for a contract with Centene Corp.
Clinical Documentation Coder – VillageMD
February 2023 – September 2024
Remote HCC coder for providers from VillageMD.
Health Risk Educator – CVS Health
October 2022 – December 2022
Performed ACO REACH reviews and provider education for local ACO REACH providers.
Risk Adjustment Auditor Educator – CENTENE CORP/CHS
May 2022 – October 2022
Audited provider documentation and created education to improve value-based care outcomes.
Risk Adjustment Auditor Educator – Medasource Agency for Centene Corp.
November 2021 – May 2022
Temporary-to-permanent position reviewing HCC gaps in retrospective and prospective audits.
Quality Review/Audit Analyst – Alegis Care Home Physicians (CIGNA)
June 2014 – November 2021
Audited coder work, trained coders, and worked as SME on NextGen updates remotely.
Medical Records Coder – Alegis Care
June 2014 – May 2015
HCC coding of home care assessments. Trained new coders.
Medical Bridge Instructor – Centers for New Horizons, Inc.
October 2013 – June 2014
Taught Medical Terminology in a 12-week course under a Workforce Development grant.
Billing Specialist – Northwestern Orthopaedic Institute, LLC
August 2011 – December 2011
Managed insurance balances, denials, and patient accounts.
Adjunct Instructor – Prairie State College
February 2005 – December 2011
Taught Medical Terminology, CPT-4 Coding, and ICD-9-CM Coding.
Outpatient Coder – Mercy Hospital & Medical Center
May 2010 – March 2011
Outpatient coding using 3M Encoder, Cerner Powerchart, Citrix.
Medical Billing and Coding Instructor – Everest College
July 2008 – March 2009
Taught MIBC. Received Inspire Award for Midwest Region.
Contract Coder – Maxim Healthcare Group
February 2007 – August 2007
Remote part-time outpatient coding for Fresno VA site.
Contract Coder – Maxim Healthcare Group
October 2006 – December 2006
Outpatient coding at Hines VA Hospital.
Full-time Instructor – Everest College – Merrionette Park
February 2006 – October 2006
Taught medical billing, coding, collections, HIPAA compliance.
Coder/Abstractor – University of Chicago Human Genetics Dept.
May 2003 – February 2006
Coded genetic lab tests and performed administrative duties.
Education
High School diploma with honors (Top 10% of class), Bayside High School - Virginia Beach, VA
Professional Medical Coding Curriculum (CPC), CPC Solutions, Inc. – Country Club Hills, IL, 2002
Compliant Coding Academy (Now AAOMCP) – Certified Risk Adjustment Coder (CRC), 2017
Certifications / Licenses
AAPC – Certified Professional Coder (CPC), 2002
AAPC – Certified Risk Adjustment Coder (CRC), 2017
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