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Carissa Lussier

Carissa Lussier

Haslet,TX

Summary

Medical coding professional with extensive experience in accurately coding patient records and ensuring compliance with healthcare regulations. Known for strong focus on team collaboration and achieving results, adaptable to changing needs. Skilled in utilizing coding software and maintaining detailed documentation, with reputation for reliability and precision.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Substitute Teacher

Northwest ISD
10.2021 - Current
  • Maintained classroom discipline, fostering a positive learning environment for all students.
  • Developed and implemented lesson plans to meet diverse student needs and learning objectives.
  • Collaborated with regular teachers to ensure continuity of instruction during absences.
  • Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.

Substitute Teacher

Crowley ISD
03.2019 - 10.2019
  • Developed strong rapport with students through consistent encouragement and support, fostering a positive learning atmosphere conducive to academic growth.
  • Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
  • Supervised lunchroom and recess activities.
  • Provided substitute teaching services across multiple grade levels and subjects, maintaining educational continuity in absence of regular teachers.

Business Manager/Medical Coder

Lussier Psychiatric Clinic
07.2015 - 12.2018
  • Streamlined operational workflows, enhancing efficiency across clinic departments.
  • Established performance metrics to evaluate staff effectiveness and clinic operations.
  • Analyzed financial reports to identify cost-saving opportunities and budget alignment.
  • Analyzed medical records to ensure accurate coding for insurance reimbursement and compliance.
  • Collaborated with healthcare providers to clarify diagnoses and improve documentation quality.
  • Reviewed and updated coding guidelines to maintain alignment with current regulations and standards.
  • Utilized electronic health record systems to streamline coding workflows and access patient information efficiently.

Medical Billing Specialist

Catoosa Hope Clinic
08.2011 - 06.2015
  • Processed and submitted medical claims accurately to ensure timely reimbursement.
  • Collaborated with healthcare providers to obtain necessary documentation for claim submissions.
  • Managed follow-up on denied claims, implementing corrective actions to improve approval rates.
  • Utilized electronic health record (EHR) systems to maintain accurate patient information and billing records.
  • Communicated with insurance providers to resolve denied claims and resubmitted.
  • Posted and adjusted payments from insurance companies.
  • Reviewed patient accounts for discrepancies, resolving billing issues proactively.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Agriculture

Oklahoma State University
05.2001

Skills

  • Medical terminology
  • HIPAA compliance
  • HCPCS coding
  • Medical billing
  • Data entry
  • Insurance coding (ICD-9 and CPT)
  • Medical claims coding
  • Regulatory guidelines
  • Knowledgeable in Electronic Medical Records
  • Revenue cycle management
  • Coding error resolution
  • Continuing education

Certification

  • CPC - A - Certified Professional Coder Apprentice

Timeline

Substitute Teacher

Northwest ISD
10.2021 - Current

Substitute Teacher

Crowley ISD
03.2019 - 10.2019

Business Manager/Medical Coder

Lussier Psychiatric Clinic
07.2015 - 12.2018

Medical Billing Specialist

Catoosa Hope Clinic
08.2011 - 06.2015

Bachelor of Science - Agriculture

Oklahoma State University

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