Medical Coder

Tracey M. Gooch, CPC

*** ****** *****, **********, ** 62221

618-***-**** (Home)

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OBJECTIVE To obtain a medical office position with a professional organization that offers potential for growth and advancement within the company.

EDUCATION Sanford Brown College, St. Louis, MO (10/2007)

Certificate in Medical Billing and Coding

RELATED COURSEWORK

• ICD-9 CM and CPT-4 coding HCPCS

• Medical Terminology Anatomy & Physiology

• Insurance Processing Microsoft Excel

EXPERIENCE Sanford USD Medical Center, Sioux Falls, SD (12/2008-08/2009) CODER 2

• Coded a variety of medical claims including, Physical Medicine/Rehabilitation, Rheumatology, Pain Management, Spine, and Hospital (inpatient/outpatient) using current coding guidelines and CMS policies.

• Answered coding inquiries from all clinic staff and acted as a resource for coding appeals.

• Provided coding education to all providers and directors.

• Worked with the Compliance Department to achieve coding goals.

• Responsible for over $400,000 in monthly revenue.

CBIZ MMP, St. Louis, MO (01/2008-08/2008) CODER/BILLER

• Manually coded procedures and diagnosis using current coding manuals.

• Processed incoming patient charges.

• Processed patient claims and corresponded with multiple insurance providers.

• Worker’s compensation and Medicaid specialist.

Dr. Michael Spezia, St. Louis, MO (09/2007) EXTERNSHIP

• Entered data in patient files and input payments from insurance companies.

• Handled accounts receivable and was responsible for billing claims.

• Manually coded office claims using current guidelines.

• Was responsible for coordinating with insurance companies regarding payment.

Certifications/Awards Sanford Brown College Suma Cum Lade Sanford Brown College Alumni Association President’s List Academic Award (4.0/4.0) GPA, (10/2006-10/2007)

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