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Ann Knutson, CPC-A

22420 South Joseph Avenue • Channahon, Illinois 60410
(815) 210-6226 • aknutson470@att.net
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Results-oriented, healthcare professional is seeking a career as a medical coder/biller with a dedicated healthcare team. Experience in medical records management and clinical patient registration, pairs with ambition for growth as a medical coder/biller to provide for exceptional work in a professional healthcare environment.

PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATIONS
American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC)

  • Certified Professional Coder, Apprentice (CPC-A), 2017

EDUCATION

Joliet Junior College, in Partnership with Career Step, LLC

  • Graduate with Honors, Medical Coding and Billing program, 2017
Detailed CPT training, and ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS code set training, including training hours and hands-on ICD-10 case studies
Coding of Outpatient and Inpatient charts to mirror real-life coding scenarios of Consultations, Emergency Reports, History and Physical documentation, Laboratory, Operative reports, Physician Orders, Radiology, Pathology, and Procedure and Progress notes in over 25 clinical specialties
Argosy University
  • Bachelor of Arts degree, Psychology, 2008
Robert Morris College
  • Associate of Applied Science degree, Legal Office Assistance, Paralegal, 1999

SKILLS

CPT Costumer Service ICD Organizational Skills HCPCs
Medical Terminology Analytical Skills Anatomy/Physiology Detail Oriented 3M Encoder

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Private Caregiver,
April 2005-July 2019
  • Assisted ill family member with activities of daily living and medical needs
  • Maintained all medical records, ensuring that all medical details and clinical care was accurately and completely recorded

Crisis Line of Will County, Volunteer for Training Class, September 2009-November 2009
  • Prepared for crisis intervention and referral services for those in need, completing education in documenting phone calls

Morris Hospital and Healthcare Centers, Medical Records File Clerk, November 2000-March 2001
  • Managed patient charts and clinical reports, retrieving charts for providers, recording chart location in internal system, while maintaining patient confidentiality

Provena Saint Joseph Medical Center, Patient Registration Specialist, November 1999-January 2000
  • Registered patients for procedures and testing, guaranteeing that all patient and clinical information was entered completely and correctly to ensure efficient patient care processes

Family Medical Group, S.C., Cashier, Receptionist, Medical Records Clerk, August 1994-March 1998
  • Managed medical records filing and organization and scheduling for seven clinical providers
  • Educated new employees to ensure smooth transitions for front desk positions
  • Processed patient charges and payments, including balancing the cash drawer and completing daily bank deposits
  • Communicated with patients via telephone conversations, delegating information to appropriate personnel and resolving issues calmly and professionally
 
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