MARY CREMERS
St. Paul,MN
Summary
Experienced medical coding professional skilled in ICD-10-CM, CPT, and regulatory compliance. Demonstrated ability to educate clinical staff, improve coding practices, and enhance revenue cycle efficiency through detailed audits and effective communication.
Overview
1
1
Certification
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Outside Yard / Loadbuilder
Menards
St. Paul, MN
03.2022 - 08.2024
- Assisted customers and truckers with loading and unloading semi-trucks and vans, facilitating timely deliveries.
- Assist with pulling customer orders for shipment or internal store orders.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of outside yards and warehouses, ensuring safe and efficient operations year-round.
Interim Fitness Instructor
Walker Methodist Health Care
Minnetonka, MN
03.2022 - 05.2022
- Facilitated group fitness classes and personalized one-on-one training sessions to enhance resident engagement and fitness outcomes.
- Led group fitness classes that promoted health and wellness.
- Developed individualized fitness plans tailored to client needs and goals.
- Provided guidance on proper exercise techniques to ensure safe practices.
- Developed safe practice guidelines for exercise equipment and stretching techniques in collaboration with residents.
Internship Exercise Science
Walker Methodist Health Care
Minnetonka, MN
01.2022 - 03.2022
- Led group fitness classes and conducted one-on-one training sessions.
- Collaborated with residents to implement safe practice guidelines for exercise equipment and stretching techniques.
- Executed daily operational tasks with precision in a timely manner.
- Developed creative strategies that enhanced team performance in meetings.
- Coordinated with diverse coworkers to achieve goals and resolve issues related to products and services.
Revenue Cycle Specialist
HealthPartners
St. Paul, MN
05.2006 - 12.2021
- Oriented new providers and educated clinical staff on proper documentation in compliance with corporate compliance plan.
- Investigate, resolve, and appeal encounters for accuracy and completeness prior to and after submission including but not limited to claim denials, and patient inquiries utilizing ICD-10-CM, CPT, and all relevant state and federal policies.
- Conducted reviews of medical documentation, coding, and billing to identify compliance concerns and mitigate potential risk.
- Yearly provider audit of patient encounters for 33 providers for compliance and documentation which included trending, compilation, analysis, and presentation of audit data to all departmental and medical management teams.
- Trained across multiple specialties including Eye Care, Oncology, ENT, Primary Care, and OBGYN to enhance service coverage.
Part-time Adjunct Instructor
Globe University
, MN
01.2014 - 03.2015
- Instructed students in the application of ICD-9-CM, CPT, and HCPCS for accurate medical coding.
- Taught students effective documentation practices for comprehensive medical records.
- Facilitated engaging classroom discussions and collaborative learning experiences.
- Developed course materials for diverse subjects and student needs.
- Evaluated student performance through assignments, exams, and projects.
Part-time Adjunct Instructor
St. Paul College
St. Paul, MN
10.2007 - 06.2011
- Guided students in preparation for AAPC CPC the AAPC CPC coding certification exam to ensure readiness.
- Instructed students on the proper use of ICD-9-CM, CPT, and HCPCS.
- Instructed students in performing chart audits and navigating local insurance websites for practical application.
- Facilitated student participation in local AAPC Chapter Meetings to enhance networking opportunities.
Education
Associate of Arts - Exercise Science
Concordia University
St. Paul, MN06-2022
Associate of Arts - Health Information
Rasmussen College
Eagan, MN06-1998
Bachelor of Science - Information Management
University of North Dakota
Grand Forks, ND05-1990
Associate of Arts - Executive Secretary
University of North Dakota
Grand Forks, ND05-1990
Skills
- ICD-10-CM, CPT, HCPCS
- Inventory management
- Logistics coordination
- Safety protocols
- Microsoft Office
- Attention to detail
Certification
Proficient in Microsoft Office 365 (Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint), Epic EMR Billing and Documentation system 05/2006 - 12/2021
VOLUNTEER WORK
- St. Paul AAPC Coding Chapter Mentor, 2007-01, 2019-12
- St. Paul Chapter Officer Positions, 2007-01, 2019-12
- Member of the AAPC/AHIMA Alliance Committee, 2007-09, 2009-12
TEACHING
- Globe University, Various Locations – Adjunct Instructor 01/2014 – 3/2015
- St. Paul College, St. Paul, MN – Instructor 10/2007 – 6/2011
Timeline
Outside Yard / Loadbuilder
Menards
03.2022 - 08.2024
Interim Fitness Instructor
Walker Methodist Health Care
03.2022 - 05.2022
Internship Exercise Science
Walker Methodist Health Care
01.2022 - 03.2022
Part-time Adjunct Instructor
Globe University
01.2014 - 03.2015
Part-time Adjunct Instructor
St. Paul College
10.2007 - 06.2011
Revenue Cycle Specialist
HealthPartners
05.2006 - 12.2021
Associate of Arts - Exercise Science
Concordia University
Associate of Arts - Health Information
Rasmussen College
Bachelor of Science - Information Management
University of North Dakota
Associate of Arts - Executive Secretary
University of North Dakota