Cheryl Loper Fimreite
Neenah,WI
Summary
Highly ambitious executive with background in documentation analysis, public speaking, research and billing operations. Known as subject matter expert in physician education, coding compliance, and staff development and education. Experienced in E/M, behavioral health, pathology, urology, anesthesia, pain management, orthopedics, spinal surgery and dentistry.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Consultant -Auditor, Provider Education
Cheryl Loper Fimreite - Self Employed
07.2019 - Current
- Developed audit plans outlining scope, objectives, and methodologies for effective risk assessment.
- Provider multi-specialty documentation audits
- Medical Chart and Staff Auditing
- New provider documentation and coding analysis.
- Developed comprehensive reports outlining findings and recommendations for client presentations.
- Respectively presented audit results providing feedback to providers and staff.
- Annual Coding Updates Presentations - Provider Education, including new, deleted, revised CPT, HCPCS and ICD10 codes. Explanation and examples of new CMS guidelines for the upcoming year, including updates as they are released through out the year.
- Provided cost analysis and fee recommendations for annual new CPT codes.
- Provided resources and assistance to RCM staff on coding related claim denials and appeals.
- Research for providers on new technology, services and procedures.
Vice President, Coding and Compliance
Integrated Medical Partners
11.2003 - 01.2019
- Met with IT, Training, Client Services and OPS departments, and clients, to reduce clinical denial rates
- Accomplished ICD10 transition without issue, including preparation, training, and IT implementation
- Respectfully educated physicians on compliant documentation practices
- Performed initial documentation assessments and ongoing auditing
- Effectively managed coding and compliance department budgets
- Managed and educated 28 onsite and remote CPCs
- Hired, trained, and efficiently managed off-shore coding team
- Researched and approved purchase of coding software
- Organized and hosted coder CME conferences
- Represented at trade shows
Education
Business Management -
Ashford University
Clinton, IAMedical Assistant -
Concordia College
Milwaukee, WISkills
- Auditing – Government
- Auditing – 3rd Party, Staff, Compliance
- CMS/Government Regulations
- CPT and ICD10 validation
- HIPAA Compliance
- MIPS reporting and performance
- Experienced in MS One Note, Access, Projects, Smartsheet
- Proficient in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint
Timeline
Consultant -Auditor, Provider Education
Cheryl Loper Fimreite - Self Employed
07.2019 - Current
Vice President, Coding and Compliance
Integrated Medical Partners
11.2003 - 01.2019
Business Management -
Ashford University
Medical Assistant -
Concordia College