Karen Drozda
Denver,CO
Summary
Sophisticated, energetic, and hard-working individual committed to excellence, offering a wealth of experience in interacting with office staff and physicians. Self-starter with strong leadership and communication skills, and willing to go the extra mile to complete tasks. Excellent analytical and multitasking abilities, and concise communication. Strong work ethic.
Very strong background in Medical Terminology and Anatomy verbiage.
Expertise in accurately inputting procedure and diagnosis codes into billing software to generate invoices. Excellent foundation in understanding private insurance processes. Knowledge in how to access Medicare and Medicaid regulations. An active member of the American Association of Professional Coders.
A seasoned medical professional bringing a wealth of multidimensional aspects of healthcare to the position.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
1
1
Certified Medical Coder-A
28
28
Certified Surgical First Assistant
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Certified Medical Coder- Apprentice
Rocky Mountain Gastroenterology
Lakewood, CO
02.2019 - 03.2019
- Maintained updated knowledge of coding requirements, through continuing education and certification renewal.
- Verified, coded, and added modifiers to diagnoses.
- Reviewed outpatient records and interpreted documentation to identify diagnoses and procedures.
- Utilized active listening, interpersonal, and telephone etiquette skills when communicating with others.
- Performed coding for seven physicians, two nurse practitioners, and four physician assistants
- Coded gastroenterology procedures, Evaluation and Management procedures, pathology reports as apprentice, first-time coder.
Certified First Surgical Assistant
Self, Forte' Surgical Assisting
Denver, CO
07.1997 - 01.2019
- Valued by professional colleagues as service-oriented, quick-thinking problem-solver improving operations.
- Successfully coordinated with surgery schedulers, and surgical staff to provide assistance to surgeons routinely requesting services.
- Clearly, patiently, and concisely communicated with patients as to problems and concerns regarding insurance coverage and out-of-pocket charges. Instructed patients to effectively appeal denied assistant claims.
- Experienced in all surgical specialties
- Paid close attention to operating procedures for adherence to established surgical techniques.
- Clamped, ligated, or cauterized blood vessels to control bleeding during surgical entry using hemostatic clamps, suture ligatures, or electrocautery equipment.
- Applied sutures, staples, or other materials to close skin, facial or subcutaneous wound layers.
Education
Associate of Science - Certified Surgical Technology
Community College of Denver
Denver, COAssociate of Arts - Library Science, Music
University of Colorado
Boulder, COCertified Medical Coding
AAPC
02.2017 - 12.2018
Skills
- ICD-10 CM and CPT4 proficient
- Very proficient in Medical Terminology and Anatomy
- Certified Professional Coder- Apprentice certified
- Active member of AAPC
- First hand knowledge interpretation operative reports and applying appropriate codes due to my former career in surgery
- Fundamental knowledge of Microsoft Office
- Exceptional communication and organizational skills
- Resourceful in accessing and adhering to CMS guidelines and HIPPA compliance
- Contributing team player
Certification
- CPC - Certified Professional Coder- Apprentice
- Certified Surgical First Assistant
Timeline
Certified Medical Coder- Apprentice
Rocky Mountain Gastroenterology
02.2019 - 03.2019
Certified Medical Coding
AAPC
02.2017 - 12.2018
Certified First Surgical Assistant
Self, Forte' Surgical Assisting
07.1997 - 01.2019
- CPC - Certified Professional Coder- Apprentice
- Certified Surgical First Assistant
Associate of Science - Certified Surgical Technology
Community College of Denver
Associate of Arts - Library Science, Music
University of Colorado
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