Christine B Egan
49 Seaverns Bridge Road – Merrimack, NH 03054
(978) 994-1766 –
crb0513@gmail.com
Objective: To obtain a medical billing and coding specialist position within your company utilizing my experience in coding, billing, reconciling insurance and resolving account related concerns.
Major Qualifications:
*CPC (certified professional coder) – Exam to be taken on August 8, 2014 (I have successfully passed an accredited Medical Billing / Coding Course)
*Seven years of hands-on experience coding and billing
*Knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy & physiology
* Extremely efficient in Microsoft office; including Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint
*Experience in all aspects of insurance: Medicare, Medicaid, and third-party payors
*Effective communication, interpersonal and organizational skills
*Experience with EMR, Centricity, Citrix, Meditech
*Five years’ experience with AthenaNet AthenaHealth
Professional Skills:
*Medical Coding–
Current Procedural Terminology (CPT-4) Coding
Outpatient/Inpatient facility coding
Healthcare common procedural coding systems (HCPCS) coding
ICD-9 coding with extensive training for ICD-10
CMS coding guidelines and regulations
Evaluation and Management (E/M) coding
*Health Insurance Skills –
Medical insurance billing for both inpatient and outpatient facilities
Electronic & Manual claims processing
HIPPA privacy practices
Review EOB
Able to perform charge view, claim submission, claim follow-up, payment posting and patient statements
Health Insurance verification, preauthorization and collections
Understanding of Medicare, Medicaid , BCBS, WC, Tricare/Champva and various private insurance plans
*Special Skills –
I can type over 50 words per minute
I am a very quick learner
I work excellent individually and within a group setting
I am very organized
Ability to problem solve
Highly motivated with a positive approach
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Education:
*Acton-Boxborough Regional High School (2003 Graduate)
*University of Massachusetts Lowell 2003-2007 – Bachelors of Science
*Lincoln Technical Institute (3.65 GPA) 2007-2008
*Allied Business Schools, Inc (NCCR) – Medical Billing and Coding (2012-2013) - Certificate of Completion - 210 Course Hours
Terminology
Anatomy & Physiology
Coding & Billing
Work Experience:
*North Bridge Podiatry Group, P.C. 2008-PRESESNT
-Coding Supervisor
-Billing Specialist
-Office Manager
Code records by following coding standards such as ICD-9 and CPT
Review physicians’ notes and obtain necessary clarifications where needed
Assign appropriate medical codes to all diagnosis’ and services
Performed day to day functions associated with coding, abstracting and revenue cycle
Assist with patient in-take when needed
Answer telephones
Properly handle billing / payment questions from patients
Review surgical charts for proper documentation for billing
Professional Organizations:
AMT (American Medical Technologists)
AAPC (Member American Academy of Professional Coders)