Cathrynne A. Stilwell, CIRCC, CPC, RCC
1449 NE Centurion Drive, Gresham, OR 97030 503-491-9535
casey320@gmail.com
CodeRyte, Inc 3/2005 – 1/2012
Senior Coder
• Reviewed physician documentation and accurately code diagnoses and procedures using current ICD-9 and CPT coding conventions to assure the specificity of diagnoses, procedures and modifiers assignments as appropriate for optimal reimbursement for professional charges.
• Specialized in coding interventional radiology and all modalities of radiology.
• When asked, would participate in several pre-code trials for prospective clients.
Team Leader 9/2009 – 9/2011
• Verified that an appropriate staff to work ratio was available and in place daily, processed time off requests and tracked services for timeliness and reporting purposes.
• Performed quality assurance checks on all of the modalities of radiology; then notified each coder the results of my findings.
• Assisted with denials related to coding issues and provided client support as needed.
• Held team and educational meetings.
• This also included the responsibilities of the Senior Coder.
Temporary Positions 2/2004 – 12/2004
Providence Medical Center 9/2004 - 12/2004
Pacific Medical Group 6/2004 – 8/2004
Oregon Clinic 2/2004 - 6/2004
• Monitored codes and documentation for compliance with current billing regulations and reviewed them for medical necessity and support of assigned CPT and ICD-9 codes
• Performed quality assurance on Evaluation and Management encounters for internal medicine and family practices and did spot checks for fee ticket accuracy.
Oregon Health Sciences University 7/1999 – 2/2004
Professional Services Coder
• Monitored documentation for compliance with current billing regulations, then reviewed them for medical necessity and support of the assigned CPT and ICD-9 codes
• Specialties included interventional radiology, vascular surgery, gastroenterology, nephrology, and provided back up for cardiology, radiology and general surgery coders. This included evaluation and management and surgical procedures.
• Physician education on coding regulations as needed.
• Spot checked fee tickets for accuracy and verify authorization.
Portland Adventist Medical Center 1/1998 – 7/1999
Coder
• Monitored documentation for compliance with current billing regulations, then reviewed them for medical necessity and support of the assigned CPT and ICD-9 codes
• Physician education on coding regulations was performed periodically.
• Entered fee tickets when coding was done.
Providence Medical Center 9/1996 – 12/1997
Patient Service Representative
• Monitored documentation for compliance with current billing regulations, then reviewed them for medical necessity and support of the assigned CPT and ICD-9 codes
• Physician education on coding regulations was performed periodically.
• Checked fee tickets for accuracy and verify authorization when required.
• Back up for keying charges and bank deposits.
• Specialties were internal medicine and family medicine.
EDUCATION
Mt Hood Community College 1993 – 1995
• Associate Degree - Medical Office Specialist (Concentration Accounting / Management)
o Graduated with honors.
ASSOCIATIONS
American Academy of Professional Coders 1996 – current
• Currently hold the Education Officer and have been the Chapter President, President-Elect (twice), Treasurer, and Secretary.
• Have been a speaker at local meetings and one national conference.
Continuing Education 1996 - current
• Attended various workshops and conferences to keep credentials current.
1449 NE Centurion Drive, Gresham, OR 97030 503-491-9535
casey320@gmail.com
CodeRyte, Inc 3/2005 – 1/2012
Senior Coder
• Reviewed physician documentation and accurately code diagnoses and procedures using current ICD-9 and CPT coding conventions to assure the specificity of diagnoses, procedures and modifiers assignments as appropriate for optimal reimbursement for professional charges.
• Specialized in coding interventional radiology and all modalities of radiology.
• When asked, would participate in several pre-code trials for prospective clients.
Team Leader 9/2009 – 9/2011
• Verified that an appropriate staff to work ratio was available and in place daily, processed time off requests and tracked services for timeliness and reporting purposes.
• Performed quality assurance checks on all of the modalities of radiology; then notified each coder the results of my findings.
• Assisted with denials related to coding issues and provided client support as needed.
• Held team and educational meetings.
• This also included the responsibilities of the Senior Coder.
Temporary Positions 2/2004 – 12/2004
Providence Medical Center 9/2004 - 12/2004
Pacific Medical Group 6/2004 – 8/2004
Oregon Clinic 2/2004 - 6/2004
• Monitored codes and documentation for compliance with current billing regulations and reviewed them for medical necessity and support of assigned CPT and ICD-9 codes
• Performed quality assurance on Evaluation and Management encounters for internal medicine and family practices and did spot checks for fee ticket accuracy.
Oregon Health Sciences University 7/1999 – 2/2004
Professional Services Coder
• Monitored documentation for compliance with current billing regulations, then reviewed them for medical necessity and support of the assigned CPT and ICD-9 codes
• Specialties included interventional radiology, vascular surgery, gastroenterology, nephrology, and provided back up for cardiology, radiology and general surgery coders. This included evaluation and management and surgical procedures.
• Physician education on coding regulations as needed.
• Spot checked fee tickets for accuracy and verify authorization.
Portland Adventist Medical Center 1/1998 – 7/1999
Coder
• Monitored documentation for compliance with current billing regulations, then reviewed them for medical necessity and support of the assigned CPT and ICD-9 codes
• Physician education on coding regulations was performed periodically.
• Entered fee tickets when coding was done.
Providence Medical Center 9/1996 – 12/1997
Patient Service Representative
• Monitored documentation for compliance with current billing regulations, then reviewed them for medical necessity and support of the assigned CPT and ICD-9 codes
• Physician education on coding regulations was performed periodically.
• Checked fee tickets for accuracy and verify authorization when required.
• Back up for keying charges and bank deposits.
• Specialties were internal medicine and family medicine.
EDUCATION
Mt Hood Community College 1993 – 1995
• Associate Degree - Medical Office Specialist (Concentration Accounting / Management)
o Graduated with honors.
ASSOCIATIONS
American Academy of Professional Coders 1996 – current
• Currently hold the Education Officer and have been the Chapter President, President-Elect (twice), Treasurer, and Secretary.
• Have been a speaker at local meetings and one national conference.
Continuing Education 1996 - current
• Attended various workshops and conferences to keep credentials current.
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