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Joanne McCarthy

St. Petersburg,FL

Summary

Certified Professional Coder with 7+ years ASC experience with specialty in coding Complex Spine Surgeries, Orthopedics and Anesthesia.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Certified Professional Coder

Surgery Partners
Tampa, Florida
10.2016 - Current

· Review operative reports for completeness to accurately abstract and apply ICD-10-CM, CPT and HCPCS codes.

· Utilize ASC Expert for NCCI edits, LCD/NCD

· Query physicians for additional documentation as needed.

· Maintain 95% + accuracy while meeting productivity deadlines

  • Manage significant workload and work efficiently under pressure meeting established deadlines with minimal supervision.

Certified Professional Coder

Aviacode
Salt Lake City, UT
03.2016 - 10.2016

Extract HCC codes from provider documentation to support Medicare Advantage claims

· Review records for completeness, accuracy and compliance with regulations

· Maintain security of patient health information according to HIPPA regulations

Certified Clinical Hemodialysis Technician

DaVita
Largo, FL
10.2010 - 10.2016

Hemodialysis Technician and Adequacy Manager -reviewed monthly test results to ensure patients received appropriate dialysis treatment with results going from 68%-92%.

Certified Clinical Hemodialysis Technician

Fresenius Medical Care NA
Saint Petersburg, FL
04.2005 - 10.2011

· Fresenius certified preceptor; trained and mentored new employees

Medical Assistant

Crystal Run Healthcare
Rock Hill, NY
11.2004 - 02.2005

Medical Assistant in multi-specialty facility and Urgent Care Center

Scrub Technician

New Jersey Vein & Cosmetic Surgery Center
West Orange, NJ
03.1998 - 10.2003

Education

Associate Degree - Medical Assisting

Barclay Career
East Brunswick, NJ
01.1989

GED -

Montclair Community College
Montclair, NJ
07.1984

Skills

  • Proficient in ICD-10-CM, CPT and HCPCS coding
  • Extensive knowledge of Anatomy, Physiology, Medical Terminology and Disease Management
  • Knowledge of conventions of official coding and relevant state and federal laws
  • Excellent time management, organization and analytical skills
  • MS Office: Word, Excel, Outlook and Teams
  • 27 Years of practical, hands-on patient experience in multiple medical specialties and healthcare facilities
  • Proficiency in using coding software, electronic health record (EHR) systems, and other related tools

Certification

  • Certified Professional Coder (CPC) -American Association of Professional Coders (AAPC)
  • Certified Clinic Hemodialysis Technician (CCHT)
  • The Nephrology Nursing Certification Commission
  • Healthcare Provider CPR & AED Certification

Timeline

Certified Professional Coder

Surgery Partners
10.2016 - Current

Certified Professional Coder

Aviacode
03.2016 - 10.2016

Certified Clinical Hemodialysis Technician

DaVita
10.2010 - 10.2016

Certified Clinical Hemodialysis Technician

Fresenius Medical Care NA
04.2005 - 10.2011

Medical Assistant

Crystal Run Healthcare
11.2004 - 02.2005

Scrub Technician

New Jersey Vein & Cosmetic Surgery Center
03.1998 - 10.2003

Associate Degree - Medical Assisting

Barclay Career

GED -

Montclair Community College
Joanne McCarthy