Stephanie Curcic
876 Jennifer Trail, Tallmadge,OH
Summary
Senior Physician Coder at University Hospitals specializing in ICD-10 and CPT coding. Achieved significant improvements in coding compliance and successfully trained new staff. Strong problem-solving skills and ability to foster team collaboration led to the development of effective coding policies, enhancing operational efficiency.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Physician Coder
University Hospitals; Revenue Cycle Management
Cleveland, Ohio
08.2023 - Current
- Conducted thorough reviews of patient records to ensure accurate coding and compliance.
- Kept knowledge current on insurance policies and coding guidelines through continuous education.
- Facilitated training sessions for new staff on coding practices and billing processes.
- Handled customer service inquiries related to account balances via phone or email.
- Assigned necessary codes using ICD-10-CM, CPT, and HCPCS for various services.
- Reviewed clinical documents for accuracy, including physician orders and laboratory results.
- Collaborated in meetings to address coding compliance with healthcare professionals.
- Contributed to the development of comprehensive coding policies and procedures.
Operations Specialist
Academic Community Emergency Specialist
01.2001 - 01.2023
- Repeatedly promoted during 15-year tenure with ACES, culminating in current position as Operations Specialist.
- Daily posting of monies and denials, ECS accepted rejected reports
- Accounts receivable
- Daily/Monthly reports
- Prepare, analyze and distribute daily reports
- Denial Management
- Registration
- Charge data entry
- Charge entry corrections
- Answer patient calls
- Insurance follow up
- Follow up of delinquent accounts (patient)
- Coding
Accounts Receivable
Northeast Ohio Pulmonary, Inc
01.1998 - 01.2001
- Answered phones and directed calls as necessary
- Daily posting of monies and denials.
- Collected co-pays and posted payments received
- Worked insurance denials
- Worked Account follow-up as necessary
Education
CIC -
AAPC
01.2022
Medical Assistant -
Akron Institute
01.1998
Skills
- Coding and revenue cycle management
- ICD-10 and CPT coding
- Medical billing and insurance contracting
- Report and document preparation
- Spreadsheet and database management
- Accounts payable and receivable
- Records management and denial management
- Effective communication skills
- Problem solving strategies
- Team collaboration techniques
- Training facilitation and mentoring
- Interdisciplinary team coordination
Credentials
- MA
- CPC
- CIC
Affiliations
- baking
- cooking
- reading
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Senior Physician Coder
University Hospitals; Revenue Cycle Management
08.2023 - Current
Operations Specialist
Academic Community Emergency Specialist
01.2001 - 01.2023
Accounts Receivable
Northeast Ohio Pulmonary, Inc
01.1998 - 01.2001
CIC -
AAPC
Medical Assistant -
Akron Institute
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