Certified Coding Associate

JULIE WILLS

*** * *** ****** **** *, Mendota, IL 61342, 815-***-****, **************@*****.***

SUMMARY

Certified Medical Coding Associate with the ability to work in a fast-paced environment. Excellent time management and communication skills and the ability to learn new challenges quickly. SKILLS PROFILE

• CPT coding • Medical terminology

• ICD-10-CM diagnosis and procedure coding • E/M Coding

• ICD-10-CM guidelines • 3M Encoder

• CPT & HCPCS level I & II codes and guidelines • Microsoft Office

• ICD-10-PCS procedural coding

• ICD-10-PCS coding guidelines

• Experience with EPIC

• Microsoft PowerPoint

• Typing – 70+ WPM

• Multitasking skills

• Meditech

EDUCATION

New Ulm Sr. High School Graduate June 4, 1981

General Studies

• GPA: 3.00

Rasmussen College Graduate December 18, 2021

Medical Billing and Coding Certificate

• CCA, May 8, 2022

• GPA: 3.48

EXPERIENCE

Certified Medical Coder (CCA), St. Margaret’s Health April 2023 – Present

• Maintain a working knowledge of applicable Federal, State and local laws and regulations, the Organizational Integrity Program, Standards of Conduct, other policies and procedures in order to ensure adherence in a manner that reflects honest, ethical and professional behavior

• Communicate with medical staff and other healthcare providers when querying information regarding diagnoses and procedures

• Analyze Physician notes

• Codes and abstracts all necessary information which most accurately describes each documented diagnoses and procedures according to established HIM guidelines and AHIMA code of Ethics

• E/M Coding

• Assigns CPT/ICD-10/HCPCS Codes

• Ensures data is optimally coded for research purposes, financial reimbursement, planning, statistics and regulatory reporting

Front Office Assistant, OSF Healthcare, Inc. November, 2002 – March 2023

• Provided exceptional customer service throughout interactions with patients, families and their support systems

• Performed a variety of reception/clerical duties in a medical practice front office setting

• Adhered to department guidelines for scheduling and registration

• Responsible for incoming and outgoing patient calls, co-pay collection, appointment and procedure scheduling for patients

• Worked on EPIC System

Personal Caregiver September 2014 – January 2018

• Provide support to individual with disabilities

• Personal care and hygiene

• Medication management

• Representative Payee responsibilities

• Assigned as Fiduciary by the VA Administration

• Medical Advocate

• Transportation

• Meal preparation

• Care for one individual 24/7 with daily care and activities

• Follow all HIPAA Laws and Vulnerable Adult Act

Customer Service Representative/Technology Department, OfficeMax, Inc. August 2004 – October 2009

• Provide Customer service support for two large dedicated accounts

• Excellent communication skills; written and verbal

• Proficient in Microsoft and Mac OS environments

• Typing: 80+ WPM

• Excellent time management skills

ACHIEVEMENTS AND ORGANIZATIONS

May 2022

May 2021

Fall 2020, Spring 2021, Summer 2021, Fall 2021

CCA (AHIMA)

Invitation to apply for Rasmussen Leadership Academy Current AHIMA and AAPC Member

Honors Recognition

2021 Rasmussen University Graduate

- Medical Billing and Coding

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