RHIT/Coder/Biller

Sofia Yunovich, RHIT

*** ******** **. ****** *****, IL 60061 | 847-***-**** | e-mail: **************@*******.***

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS:

More than nine years experience in coding and billing

Experience in medical coding guidelines and coding techniques (ICD-9, CPT and HCPCS)

Strong knowledge of Medical Terminology, Anatomy and Physiology and Pathophysiology

Proficient in 3M Encoder, NDC Lytec, Eagle Soft, Easy Dental, AltaPoint

Efficient in Microsoft Office Suite

Strong organizational, problem-solving, multi-tasking, and time-management skills

Effective communication skills with a strong understanding of the importance of confidentiality

Bilingual (English – Russian) both verbal and written communication

EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION:

AHIMA, Chicago, Illinois

Currently enrolled in ICD-10 program

Expected Date of Graduation: October 2012

AHIMA, Chicago, Illinois

Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT), 2011

DeVry University, Chicago, Illinois

Associate of Science in Health Information Technology, 2011

G.P.A.:3.94/4.00, Dean’s List

AHIMA, Chicago, Illinois

Certificate in Coding, 2007

WORK EXPERIENCE:

Town Line Dental Care, Mundelein, IL June 2002 - Present

Dental Coding/Billing Specialist

Maximize reimbursement by ensuring accurate coding and submitting all claims by the end of the day

Code dental records with HCPCS Level II coding

Perform billing for Medicaid, Commercial Insurance, Worker Compensation and Managed Care

Research and resolve incorrect payments, claim rejections, and other issues with outstanding accounts

Post insurance and patients’ payments, create and send patients’ billing statements

Explain billing policies to patients and answer patients’ billing inquiries

Verify patients’ eligibility and benefits

Prepare treatment plans for the patients and assist them with different types of financing

Produce income and statistical reports, make bank deposits and perform general administrative office assignments: scheduling appointments, data entry, answering phones, filing

Elgin Mental Health Center, Elgin, IL May 2011 - June 2011

Medical Records Assistant/Intern

Performed inpatient coding for forensic and civil division

Utilized ICD-9-CM classification system for the coding

Reviewed discharged records for completeness, accuracy and compliance with regulations

Released information to persons and agencies according to regulations

Smart Medical Billing, Vernon Hills, IL March 2006 - December 2007

Coding/Billing Specialist

Coded dental records with HCPCS Level II coding

Performed billing for Medicaid and all commercial carriers

Researched and resolved incorrect payments, claim rejections, and other issues with outstanding accounts

Posted insurance and patients’ payments, created and sent patients billing statements

Verified patients’ eligibility and benefits

Answered patients’ billing inquiries

VOLUNTEER WORK:

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MS Medical Billing Company, Niles IL April 2002 - June 2002

Medical Billing Clerk

Entered demographic and insurance information using medical billing software

Submitted claims to primary and secondary insurance carriers

Analyzed EOBs and followed up insurance claims

Posted insurance and patients’ payments

Created and sent patients’ billing statements

AFFILIATIONS:

American Health Information Management Association

REFERENCES:

Available upon request

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