Elizabeth M Gawronski
Renton,WA
Summary
Results-driven Medical Coding Specialist with over three years of experience in ICD-10-CM, CPT, and HCPCS coding. Skilled in managing claim submissions and follow-ups to optimize reimbursement processes. Reduced denied claims through thorough corrections and resubmissions. Collaborates effectively with healthcare providers and insurance companies to improve billing operations and financial results.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Medical Coder/Biller
FORT WAYNE MEDICAL EDUCATION PROGRAM
Fort Wayne, IN
07.2023 - Current
- Review patient records and assign accurate ICD-10, CPT, and HCPCS codes.
- Enter codes into billing systems and submit claims to insurance payers.
- Follow up on claim status, correct and resubmit denied claims, and post payments.
- Communicate with providers and insurance companies to resolve discrepancies and ensure timely reimbursement.
Clinic Assistant
FORT WAYNE MEDICAL EDUCATION PROGRAM
Fort Wayne, IN
12.2021 - 07.2023
- Supported patient care operations for a clinic with 20+ physicians.
- Floated between front desk, back office, and billing functions.
- Registered patients, verified insurance, collected payments, and managed scheduling.
- Roomed patients, took vitals, updated charts, ran in-house labs, administered vaccines, and processed referrals.
Patient Service Specialist
WATSON CLINIC CANCER & RESEARCH CENTER
Lakeland, FL
05.2019 - 10.2021
- Greeted and assisted hematology/oncology patients and families, fostering a welcoming environment in a clinic with six physicians.
- Scheduled and rescheduled appointments while managing patient inquiries in a call center, enhancing patient access to care.
- Verified insurance and demographics, collected payments, and ensured timely completion of required forms to facilitate patient care.
- Coordinated referrals and communicated with clinical staff.
Front Desk & Admission Staff
LAKELAND SURGICAL & DIAGNOSTIC CENTER
Lakeland, FL
09.2016 - 04.2019
- Coordinated patient check-in, check-out, and registration for multi-physician surgical center, ensuring smooth patient flow.
- Executed admitting paperwork, initiated patient charts, and verified completion of consent forms to support patient readiness.
- Facilitated scheduling and orientation for new staff to enhance onboarding experience.
Education
Certified Professional Coder (CPC) -
AAPC
Salt Lake City, Utah01-2022
Medical Administrative Assistant Diploma -
PENN FOSTER
Scranton, PA01-2019
Bachelor's Degree - Economics & Management
SUPRA INSTITUTE OF ECONOMICS
Jakarta, Indonesia11-2004
Skills
- Medical Billing & Coding
- Claims Management
- Insurance Verification
- Healthcare Communication
- Documentation
- Data Entry
- Scheduling
- Administration
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Patient Interaction
Timeline
Medical Coder/Biller
FORT WAYNE MEDICAL EDUCATION PROGRAM
07.2023 - Current
Clinic Assistant
FORT WAYNE MEDICAL EDUCATION PROGRAM
12.2021 - 07.2023
Patient Service Specialist
WATSON CLINIC CANCER & RESEARCH CENTER
05.2019 - 10.2021
Front Desk & Admission Staff
LAKELAND SURGICAL & DIAGNOSTIC CENTER
09.2016 - 04.2019
Certified Professional Coder (CPC) -
AAPC
Medical Administrative Assistant Diploma -
PENN FOSTER
Bachelor's Degree - Economics & Management
SUPRA INSTITUTE OF ECONOMICS