Stephanie Cook
Titus, AL *****
duxevl@r.postjobfree.com
Objective: I am seeking a career for a Medical Coder/Biller position in a clinic/hospital where I can utilize my extensive computer and medical apparel knowledge, and strong organizational abilities.
Summary of Qualifications: Extremely knowledgeable with regards to medical coding guidelines and coding techniques (ICD-9-CM, CPT, and HCPCS) and various medical billing and insurance procedures, including the methods of Medicare, Medicaid, and other third-party payers. I also have strong knowledge of Anatomy & Physiology and Medical Terminology. I am efficient in using MS Office Software, including MS Word, Excel, Outlook, Power Point. In addition to my education and experience, I am self-motivated, a team player, and always open to learn new skills.
Credentials: Certified Coding Associate (AHIMA), Certified Patient Account Representative (HFMA/ Alabama Chapter) Awards: Dean’s List Spring Quarter 2010, President’s List Winter 2010, Summer 2010, and Fall Quarter 2010
Education:
Virginia College Montgomery, AL
Medical Billing and Coding Diploma
Graduated December 2010
Central High School Hanover, AL
Graduated May 1998 Diploma
Work Experience:
09/2010-current Dr. Pershing’s Chiropractic Wetumpka, AL
Medical Receptionist
Responsibilities include: Verify insurance, collecting/processing patients' co-payments, scheduling appointments, answering phones, paper work on patients, customer service, fax, copy, data entry, enter demographics and insurance information, internal post payment audit review, filing charts, typing medical notes, appointment reminder calls, fit patient for DME, set patient up on electrical stimulation and traction, X-Rays, rescheduling missed and canceled appointments, constructing charts, medical records, message taking, preparing rooms for patients and assisting patients, casting for custom orthotics, CPT coding, and ICD-9 coding
10/2010- 11/2010 Alabama Pain Consultants Birmingham, AL
Medical Billing Specialist
Responsibilities include: Verify coverage with third party payers, obtain authorizations as needed, maintain current coverage status information on ongoing basis, submit bills for reimbursement from third party payers, submit invoices to client/patients for unpaid co-pay and insurance deductible amounts and maintain current files and billing records, make changes as needed so that client/patient information on file is accurate and complete, provide reports on billing activities, insurance follow up, fax, copy, enter demographic/insurance information and HCPCS/ ICD-9 coding
10/2005-04/2007 Thermasys Montgomery, AL
Packer
Responsibilities include: quality inspection and packing
08/2003-10/2005 YMCA Wetumpka, AL
Front Desk Clerk/Babysitter
Responsibilities include: answering phone, faxing, filing, copying, and scanning, entering payments into system/recordkeeping, data entry, greeting and assisting members with problems, ensuring a safe and clean workout environment, and entertaining kids
06/2000-07/2003 Wetumpka Nursing Facility Wetumpka, AL
Certified Nursing Assistant
Responsibilities include: daily paperwork on the patient, feeding, completion of daily hygiene duties such as bathing, combing hair, brushing teeth, and dressing, rotating position every two hours, transferring patient from bed to wheel chair and vice versa and using Hoyer lift equipment to transfer patient