Wiki Simone Godfrey

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1594 Rogers Pointe Lane
Creedmoor, NC 27522 (919) 630-6063
Burnell1920@Yahoo.com

SIMONE Y. GODFREY, AAS, CPC
Profile Talented and accomplished Certified Professional Coder with extensive background in Commercial, Medicare and Medicaid. Proven ability to communicate with physicians and non-clinical staff.
Professional Experience 6/2005-Present Rex Hospital-Hematology/Oncology Raleigh, NC
Insurance Specialist
 Abstracting Radiology procedures daily.
 Analyzing Radiology record to determine and assign CPT and ICD9-CM coding.
 Scheduling Radiology procedures.
 Posting office visits and Hospital charges for Hematology/Oncology patients.
 Verification for patient eligibility and authorizations.
 Updating referrals to ensure valid authorizations.
 Initiating patient payment arrangements.
 Aiding patients in Drug Assistance Program.
 Printed daily encounter forms.
 Recorded and maintained appointment schedule.
 Providing backup and support for administrative staff, etc.
 Ordering supplies monthly.
3/2004-5/2005 UNC Hospital Raleigh, NC
Insurance Specialist
 Posted contractual adjustments.
 Reviewed and analyzed accounts for reimbursement per payer
 Reviewed Medicaid accounts for accuracy.
 Transferred balances to appropriate payer.
 Collected patient correspondence regarding their account balance.
7/1997-4/2003 Duke Medical Center Durham, NC
Pre-Registration Representative
 Abstracted daily surgeries for ICD-9 and CPT coding.
 Verified patient's eligibility and authorizations.
 Corresponded via telephone and/or email with nurses, managers, financial services, referrals and the admission team to ensure all guidelines are met in accordance with Medicare requirements.
 Coordinate and schedule patients for surgery on a daily basis for Emergency Room.

Education 1994-1997 Vance Granville Community College Durham, NC
A.A.S Medical Office Technology.
2003-2004 Durham Technical Community College Durham, NC
ICD-9-CM Medical Coding I & II
2006-2006 Durham Technical Community College Durham, NC
Certified Coding Specialist-Physician
2006-2006 Durham Technical Community College Durham, NC
Abstract Medical Coding I
Certification 2005 American Academy of Professional Coders Salt Lake City, UT