Mary Spanabel-Weber, M.A., CPC
Holden,MA
Summary
A position using my professional experience with orthopedic surgery, writing, editing
and mmedical terminology in a home setting using tape recorder and Microsoft Word.
Overview
51
51
years of professional experience
Work History
Professional Fee Coordinator
01.1999
- Burn Surgery Department 19907 to, , and for the
- Ophthalmology, Urology, and OB/GYN departments
Lance Medical Technical Writer-Editor
Virginia Mason Medical Center
Seattle, Holden, WA, , MA
01.2004 - Current
- Compiling, proofreading and word processing physician's notes to publish as physicians’ research monographs
- Editing and processing term papers and theses of diverse topics for college and university students, Instructing teaching physicians laws and requirements of CIA,OIG UWP
- CPT,, surgical package to avoid, binding procedure
physical therapist
Medical Technical Transcription
Seattle, WA
03.2001 - 06.2004
- Transcribing reports dictated by, for use as case treatments
Professional Fee Coordinator
University of Washington Physician, Medical, Orthopedics
Seattle, WA
07.1973 - 04.1990
- Recognized by my department for designing a system to keep track of surgery billing
- Charge capture and coding for reimbursement f 20 orthopedic physicians
- Assure requirements of Heath Information Management (HIM) compliance program extensive knowledge of musculoskeletal system..ORCA medical records system for researching physician documentation Adherence to Heath Insurance Portability and
- Accountability Act (HIPPAA) laws
- In addition to Orthopedics, I Also served as
Writer/Editor
University of Oregon News Bureau
Eugene, OR
06.1979 - 03.1980
- Composing publicity releases about University of Oregon for dispersal to national media
Reporter/Editor
Oregon Daily Emerald
Eugene, OR
03.1979 - 03.1980
- Writing government news articles in Lane County, OR and editing
Disability Claims Examiner/Specialist
Bureau of Disability Determination
Columbus, OH
03.1973 - 12.1978
- Adjudicating claims for Social Security and Welfare disability applicants Evaluation medical, psychiatric, vocational records and other evidence to grant or deny claims, based on Social Security standards
- Communicating with claimants, doctors, psychologists, lawyers to gather medical evidence for claims
Education
MA - Journalism
University of Oregon
BBA - Psychology
Faimont State University
Fairmont. WV06.2008
B.A. - Psychology, English and history
Fairmont State University
1972
Skills
- Computer Skills:
- Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Publisher
- Typing 60 words per minute
- Tape recorder operation
- Grammally
- Environmental Conditions
- Editing
Affiliations
Scheduling, problem-solving, ,teamwork, commuting with doctors and staff, enthusiasm
for accuracy CPC Certification 2002, ICD 9 and CPT coding,0medical terminology
with emphasis on the Musculoskeletal System, writing, editing, research, ORCA- On-
Line Medical Records system, American Academy of Professional Coders July 2000 – present American
Health Information Management Association Feb 2004 – present
Timeline
Lance Medical Technical Writer-Editor
Virginia Mason Medical Center
01.2004 - Current
physical therapist
Medical Technical Transcription
03.2001 - 06.2004
Professional Fee Coordinator
01.1999
Writer/Editor
University of Oregon News Bureau
06.1979 - 03.1980
Reporter/Editor
Oregon Daily Emerald
03.1979 - 03.1980
Professional Fee Coordinator
University of Washington Physician, Medical, Orthopedics
07.1973 - 04.1990
Disability Claims Examiner/Specialist
Bureau of Disability Determination
03.1973 - 12.1978
MA - Journalism
University of Oregon
BBA - Psychology
Faimont State University
B.A. - Psychology, English and history
Fairmont State University