ADRIANA PEZZUTO
apezzuto8@gmail.com
561-945-4997
? ICD-10 Certified Proficiency
? Practicode on the job coding through AAPC 80 hours coding to remove ?A?from CPC
? Reviews Inpatient charts thoroughly to ascertain all diagnoses/procedures.
? Assigns and codes all ICD-9CM diagnoses as well as applicable procedure codes.
? Data enters coded data of the above into the computerized system.
? Maintains accurate log of date that records are received, coded and entered in computer system.
Abilities:
? Ability to work with high degree of precision, paying attention to detail to achieve the high accuracy levels required.
? Ability to communicate well, both orally and in writing.
? Ability to work effectively as a team member.
? Expertise in reviewing and assigning accurate medical codes for diagnoses, procedures, and services performed by physicians and other qualified healthcare providers in the office or facility setting (eg, inpatient hospital)
? Proficiency across a wide range of services, including evaluation and management, anesthesia, surgery, radiology, pathology, and medicine
? A sound knowledge of medical coding guidelines and regulations including compliance and reimbursement, handling issues such as medical necessity, claims denials, bundling issues, and charge capture
? Understanding of how to integrate medical coding and payment policy changes into a practice's reimbursement processes
? Knowledge of anatomy, physiology, and medical terminology necessary to correctly code provider diagnosis and services
? Willingness to maintain technical proficiency and remain current with the latest developments, advancements and trends in billing and coding compliance by attending educational programs, reading professional journals, actively participating professional organizations and maintaining certification. -AAPC
MY MILLION DOLLAR DREAM
June 2009-to present
Owner/Principal Consultant
Marketing, internet sales, customer service, telecommunications
NORTHEAST AGENCIES INC.
July 2007 ?June 2009
Placement Specialist
Communication with insurance agencies as to guidelines
Underwrote policies to proper channels
Trouble shooting, information gathering to best ascertain needs of client
Customer service to facilitate closings of small business insurance policies
NATIONS HOME LENDING CENTER May 2006 ~ May 2007
Team Leader / Pipeline Manager
Assumed full responsibility for all accounts utilized by the company in order to better monitor unnecessary expenses while ensuring high productivity
Oversaw all daily operations by building a strong team environment between operations and sales while motivating sales staff to reach the highest potential through the implementation of the latest innovative selling strategies
Assisted in operating loan program sales training through positive reinforcement and problem solving directives, as well as managed a $30 million pipeline and provided timely feedback to management and sales force to maintain positive momentum and forestall future issues
Implemented new policies and procedures as market changes required and practiced junior underwriting procedures
AMERICAN MORTGAGE NETWORK/WACHOVIA Dec. 2005 ~ Apr. 2006
Junior Underwriter
Maintained a productivity level of 6 to 8 loans per day and complied with a policy of 24 hour underwriting and clearing of conditions turn time while completing a thorough analysis of loan files to determine investor compliance and build strong relationships outside the company
Evaluated credit and collateral for accuracy, communicated decisions on loans to appropriate parties, maintained underwriting activity logs, provided monthly reports to upper management, and consistently demonstrated a sound working knowledge of FNMA, ALT A, and subprime guidelines
GREEN POINT SAVINGS BANK 1994 ~ 1998
Mortgage Sales Supervisor
Held accountability for evaluating files with loan officers to determine best program to fit borrower needs, assisted in underwriting loans, and collaborated with relation managers as primary liaison with customers, attorneys, and title company representatives during all phases of the loan process
GREEN POINT SAVINGS BANK 1990 ~ 1994
Branch Administrative Trainee / Head Teller
Administered all vault cash and auditing of cash boxes, as well as analyzed and prepared documentation for submission to FBI for possible suspicious activity
Scheduled, coached, and cross-trained tellers and customer service representatives
Education and Training
ST. JOHNS UNIVERSITY
M.B.A. in Marketing
B.A. in Psychology
Minor in Business
Teaching Certificate K-12
apezzuto8@gmail.com
561-945-4997
? ICD-10 Certified Proficiency
? Practicode on the job coding through AAPC 80 hours coding to remove ?A?from CPC
? Reviews Inpatient charts thoroughly to ascertain all diagnoses/procedures.
? Assigns and codes all ICD-9CM diagnoses as well as applicable procedure codes.
? Data enters coded data of the above into the computerized system.
? Maintains accurate log of date that records are received, coded and entered in computer system.
Abilities:
? Ability to work with high degree of precision, paying attention to detail to achieve the high accuracy levels required.
? Ability to communicate well, both orally and in writing.
? Ability to work effectively as a team member.
? Expertise in reviewing and assigning accurate medical codes for diagnoses, procedures, and services performed by physicians and other qualified healthcare providers in the office or facility setting (eg, inpatient hospital)
? Proficiency across a wide range of services, including evaluation and management, anesthesia, surgery, radiology, pathology, and medicine
? A sound knowledge of medical coding guidelines and regulations including compliance and reimbursement, handling issues such as medical necessity, claims denials, bundling issues, and charge capture
? Understanding of how to integrate medical coding and payment policy changes into a practice's reimbursement processes
? Knowledge of anatomy, physiology, and medical terminology necessary to correctly code provider diagnosis and services
? Willingness to maintain technical proficiency and remain current with the latest developments, advancements and trends in billing and coding compliance by attending educational programs, reading professional journals, actively participating professional organizations and maintaining certification. -AAPC
MY MILLION DOLLAR DREAM
June 2009-to present
Owner/Principal Consultant
Marketing, internet sales, customer service, telecommunications
NORTHEAST AGENCIES INC.
July 2007 ?June 2009
Placement Specialist
Communication with insurance agencies as to guidelines
Underwrote policies to proper channels
Trouble shooting, information gathering to best ascertain needs of client
Customer service to facilitate closings of small business insurance policies
NATIONS HOME LENDING CENTER May 2006 ~ May 2007
Team Leader / Pipeline Manager
Assumed full responsibility for all accounts utilized by the company in order to better monitor unnecessary expenses while ensuring high productivity
Oversaw all daily operations by building a strong team environment between operations and sales while motivating sales staff to reach the highest potential through the implementation of the latest innovative selling strategies
Assisted in operating loan program sales training through positive reinforcement and problem solving directives, as well as managed a $30 million pipeline and provided timely feedback to management and sales force to maintain positive momentum and forestall future issues
Implemented new policies and procedures as market changes required and practiced junior underwriting procedures
AMERICAN MORTGAGE NETWORK/WACHOVIA Dec. 2005 ~ Apr. 2006
Junior Underwriter
Maintained a productivity level of 6 to 8 loans per day and complied with a policy of 24 hour underwriting and clearing of conditions turn time while completing a thorough analysis of loan files to determine investor compliance and build strong relationships outside the company
Evaluated credit and collateral for accuracy, communicated decisions on loans to appropriate parties, maintained underwriting activity logs, provided monthly reports to upper management, and consistently demonstrated a sound working knowledge of FNMA, ALT A, and subprime guidelines
GREEN POINT SAVINGS BANK 1994 ~ 1998
Mortgage Sales Supervisor
Held accountability for evaluating files with loan officers to determine best program to fit borrower needs, assisted in underwriting loans, and collaborated with relation managers as primary liaison with customers, attorneys, and title company representatives during all phases of the loan process
GREEN POINT SAVINGS BANK 1990 ~ 1994
Branch Administrative Trainee / Head Teller
Administered all vault cash and auditing of cash boxes, as well as analyzed and prepared documentation for submission to FBI for possible suspicious activity
Scheduled, coached, and cross-trained tellers and customer service representatives
Education and Training
ST. JOHNS UNIVERSITY
M.B.A. in Marketing
B.A. in Psychology
Minor in Business
Teaching Certificate K-12