Medical Billing Years Experience
Resume:
ANGELA F. HICKS, CPC
*** ****** ****** * Cincinnati, Ohio 45240
pjru5b@r.postjobfree.com
Objective
A challenging position in Medical Billing/Coding of which will utilize my coding, compliance auditing and other medical billing skills and abilities along with my interpersonal communication skills.
Qualifications Summary
• More than 10 years experience as a Medical Coder.
• Extremely knowledgeable with regard to Medical Coding guidelines and coding techniques (ICD-9, CPT-4, HCPCS, and some knowledge of DRG's).
• Proficient in physician coding, inpatient coding, outpatient coding, and E&M coding along with auditing of claims.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• I have used EPIC, EMR, IDX, Last Word, Access Anywhere and Healthbridge.
Education
TechSkills
• Medical Billing and Coding ( 2007)
Southwestern College of Business
• Data Entry Specialist Diploma (1988)
American Academy of Professional Coders
• Certification – Certified Professional Coder (2007)
Work Experience
Instructor: Oct. 2008 – Jan. 2010, Scarlet Oaks C.D.C., Cincinnati, OH
• Teaching Adult Education
• Duties included teaching the basics of HCPCS CPT coding and guidelines.
Medical Coder: Dec. 2007 – Present, UC Health, Cincinnati, OH
• Code medical records with ICD-9, CPT-4, and HCPCS Level II coding.
• Code inpatient, outpatient, observation, emergency room (trauma registry), and Evaluation and management.
• Abstract medical records with ICD-9-CM and CPT coding with some knowledge of DRG coding.
• Review documents for correct admit/discharge dates and entered proper surgery dates.
• Always comply with PA regulations and JCAHO requirements for coding guidelines and CMS policies.
• Attended seminars for updates on ICD-9-CM coding and guidelines.
Medical Billing Specialist: Mar 2007 – Dec 2007, Virtual Med. Network, Blue Ash, OH
• Responsibilities included follow up of patient’s accounts.
• Resolving billing issues with insurance companies.
• Daily A/R reports and charge entry.
Medical Biller/Coder: Aug 1996 – Apr 2006, Scoggins Information Serv., Cincinnati, OH
• Processed payments, charge entry, registrations and performed other general office duties.
• Inpatient, Outpatient, E&M and Pain Management Coding.
• Supervisor of 3 accounts.
*References available upon request.
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