Julie Kapsandy, CPC, CANPC
Northfield,Ohio
Summary
Detail-oriented, organized, and certified medical coder with over 20 years of experience writing accurate codes for patient records, processing claims for payment and performing clerical duties as required. Adept in maintaining confidentiality of patient data and entering accurate clinical codes in the software by using excellent research skills for complex diseases and treatment methods. Team player with exceptional organizational and communication skills.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
2
2
Certification
Work History
Professional Fee Coder III Anesthesia Coder
Cleveland Clinic Foundation
08.2023 - 12.2025
- Performed various duties with tasks related to coding, including patient review record, assigning of ICD-10-CM, and surgical or anesthesia CPT codes
- Assisting with other coding departments within the Pro Coding Operations
- Anesthesia OBGYN knowledge
- Professional Charges for Ophthalmology
- Professional Coding Operations
- Reviewed and analyzed clinical documentation for accurate coding and billing compliance.
- Collaborated with healthcare providers to clarify documentation requirements and improve coding accuracy.
- Utilized Electronic Health Record (EHR) systems to extract relevant patient data for coding purposes.
- Reduced claim denials with thorough documentation review and accurate code assignment.
Professional Fee Coder III Multi-Specialty Coding Team
Cleveland Clinic Foundation
11.2021 - 08.2023
- Performed various duties with tasks related to coding, including patient review record, assigning of ICD-10-CM, and surgical or anesthesia CPT codes
- Learning New specialties within the Professional Coding Operations Systems
- Trained new and current staff within various specialties
- Role/Department dissolved in August 2023
Professional Fee Coder III Anesthesia Institute
Cleveland Clinic Business Operations Center
Independence, Ohio
12.2015 - 11.2021
- Performed various duties with tasks related to coding, including patient review record, assigning of ICD-10-CM, and surgical or anesthesia CPT codes
- Researching medical dictionaries and anatomical charts for unusual treatment procedures or unique diagnosis to ensure correct information is filled in the software
- Performing specific tasks related to accurate storage for ensuring accurate data quality, and completeness of clinical records
- Maintaining an up-to-date database of Anesthesia CPT codes
- Communication with providers about accuracy of documentation of Anesthesia records
- Mentored junior coders on best practices and coding updates to enhance team performance.
- Developed training materials for new coding staff, fostering a culture of continuous learning.
Revenue Cycle Specialist Anesthesia Institute
Cleveland Clinic Business Operations Center
Independence, Ohio
07.2015 - 12.2015
- Ensured that the claims for the patient's visit at the clinic are properly coded and accurately billed to reflect the provided services to get appropriate payment from concerned patient's insurance company
- Carried out various clerical duties as required and entered charges into the designated billing systems for proper maintenance of records
- Proper Communication with patients and insurance companies about accounts and denied claims
- Analyzed claims data to identify patterns and resolve discrepancies.
Professional Fee Coder I
Cleveland Clinic
Twinsburg, Ohio
07.2013 - 07.2015
- Performed various duties with tasks related to coding, including patient review record, assigning of ICD-9 CM and CPT codes
- Assisted to complete timely and independent review of physician notes
- Coordinated with the team to analyze physician documentation contained in routine outpatient records for coding principal diagnosis and treatment procedures to keep accurate records
- Communication with providers and staff about proper billing
Revenue Cycle Specialist/Coder
The Medina Surgery Center
Medina, Ohio
08.2011 - 07.2013
- Performed various duties with tasks related to coding, including patient review record, assigning of ICD-9-CM, and surgical CPT codes
- Coordinated with the team to analyze physician documentation contained in routine outpatient records for coding principal diagnosis and treatment procedures to keep accurate records
- Ensured that the claims for the patient's visit at the clinic are properly coded and accurately billed to reflect the provided services to get appropriate payment from concerned patient's insurance company
- Claim Denial and Edit reviews
- Communication between surgeon and surgery center
- Processing patient and insurance payments to accounts
Certified Coder Anesthesia/Pain Management
Practice Management & Billing Solutions
Canfield, Ohio
12.2006 - 07.2011
- Performed various duties with tasks related to coding, including patient review record, assigning of ICD-9-CM, and surgical or Anesthesia CPT codes
- Ensured that the claims for the patient's visit at the clinic are properly coded and accurately billed to reflect the provided services to get appropriate payment from concerned patient's insurance company
- Managed CRNA groups from billing to denials.
- Communication between coder and CRNA’s for proper coding documentation
Education
Associate’s Degree - Health Information Technology
Business Institute of Pennsylvania
01.2006
Skills
- ICD-10-CM
- CPT
- HCPCS
- Anesthesia ASA codes
- Medical terminologies
- Coding systems
- Billing records assessment
- Reimbursement approval
- Hospital software
- Clinical database
- MS Office suite
- Analytical skills
- Communication skills
- Organizational skills
- Problem solving skills
- Educational role
Certification
- Certified Professional Coder, 2007
- Certified Professional Anesthesia Coder, 2022
Accomplishments
PROFESSIONAL LEADERSHIP (AAPC)
- Member Development Officer – Boardman, OH (2011–2012; 2013–2014)
- President – Boardman, OH (2014–2015)
- Education Officer – Cleveland, OH (2015–2016)
- Education Officer – Boardman, OH (2019–2021)
Timeline
Professional Fee Coder III Anesthesia Coder
Cleveland Clinic Foundation
08.2023 - 12.2025
Professional Fee Coder III Multi-Specialty Coding Team
Cleveland Clinic Foundation
11.2021 - 08.2023
Professional Fee Coder III Anesthesia Institute
Cleveland Clinic Business Operations Center
12.2015 - 11.2021
Revenue Cycle Specialist Anesthesia Institute
Cleveland Clinic Business Operations Center
07.2015 - 12.2015
Professional Fee Coder I
Cleveland Clinic
07.2013 - 07.2015
Revenue Cycle Specialist/Coder
The Medina Surgery Center
08.2011 - 07.2013
Certified Coder Anesthesia/Pain Management
Practice Management & Billing Solutions
12.2006 - 07.2011
Associate’s Degree - Health Information Technology
Business Institute of Pennsylvania