Rochelle Kassebaum
Buckeye,AZ
Summary
Highly organized, detail-oriented, and self-motivated certified coding professional seeking a medical coding opportunity in which I can contribute my training and experience in both a challenging and engaging work atmosphere for the overall benefit of the company.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Supervisor - Certified Coding, Billing Operations
Caris Life Sciences
04.2018 - Current
- Assigned diagnosis codes to the highest specificity based on the information provided in the patient's pathology report, progress notes, and operative reports.
- Utilized the official coding conventions and rules from American Medical Association and Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services to assign diagnostic codes.
- Monitored annual changes in ICD-10-CM codes to provide to IT for integration into our in-house EMR and trained the team on these updates.
- Reviewed the laboratory CPT codes assigned in congruence with the tests reported for the patient to ensure a smooth and clean claim was submitted to payors.
- Conducted performance reviews and implemented improvement plans with the guidance of Human Resources.
- Performed monthly coding audits to determine accuracy and compliance with coding guidelines.
- Trained and mentored team members to support growth and development while applying high-quality coding practices.
Advisory Board Member
Gateway Community College
05.2017 - Current
- Collaborate with administration staff to provide recommendations on the Medical Coding and Billing program to ensure it continues to meet the needs of the workforce.
- Provide feedback on the program's curriculum.
- Share industry insight on trends we are seeing within job candidates, how Covid-19 has impacted the workplace, and address gaps in learning we have encountered from newly trained Medical Coders from other programs.
Certified Medical Coder
Valley Women For Women
01.2017 - 04.2018
- Verified, coded and added modifiers to E/M services and in office surgical procedures.
- Maintained updated knowledge of coding requirements, through continuing education and certification renewal.
- Guarded against fraud and abuse by verifying coded data accurately reflected services provided.
- Reviewed outpatient records and interpreted documentation to identify diagnoses and procedures.
- Conduct audits to ensure all documentation is complete, accurate, and precise.
- Research and correct claim denials/rejections
- Query providers and other healthcare professionals with questions about treatment or diagnostic tests given to patients with regard to coding procedures.
Education
Medical Billing And Coding Program
Maricopa Community Colleges - Estrella Mountain Community College
Avondale, AZ01.2017
Associate of Science - Biology
Maricopa Community Colleges - Estrella Mountain Community College
Avondale, AZ05.2012
Skills
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Medical Billing and Coding
- HIPAA Compliance
- Doctor Communication
- EMR Systems
- Microsoft Office
- 57 WPM Typing Speed
Certification
- CPC - Certified Professional Coder
- CHONC - Certified Hematology Oncology Coder
Timeline
Supervisor - Certified Coding, Billing Operations
Caris Life Sciences
04.2018 - Current
Advisory Board Member
Gateway Community College
05.2017 - Current
Certified Medical Coder
Valley Women For Women
01.2017 - 04.2018
Medical Billing And Coding Program
Maricopa Community Colleges - Estrella Mountain Community College
Associate of Science - Biology
Maricopa Community Colleges - Estrella Mountain Community College