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TERESA VASQUEZ

Bellflower,CA

Summary

I am a Certified Professional Coder with more than 21 years of expertise in Medical Billing and Coding, including Medical Claims Examining/Adjusting. I am actively pursuing employment with a forward-thinking and esteemed company that offers challenges and opportunities for professional growth and advancement, allowing me to apply my skills effectively.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience

Work History

Medical Coding and Billing Instructor

California Healing Arts College, Carson
02.2020 - Current
  • Instructed courses encompassing Medical Terminology, ICD-10, CPT, Dental, and Revenue Coding, Billing, Health Insurance Models, Medical Claims Adjusting/Examining, Worker’s Compensation, Insurance Verification, Appeals, Medical Law Regulations and Ethics, HIPAA, and OSHA

Heath Information Technology Instructor

College
01.2018 - 09.2019
  • Instructed courses encompassing Medical Terminology, ICD-10, CPT, Dental, and Revenue Coding, Billing, Health Insurance Models, Medical Claims Adjusting/Examining, Worker’s Compensation, Insurance Verification, Appeals, Medical Law Regulations and Ethics, HIPAA, and OSHA

Medical Billing and Coding Instructor

American Career College
09.2008 - 09.2016
  • Supervised 60-70 students both online and in the classroom, while also contributing to the overall management of the Medical Billing and Coding Department
  • Instructed courses covering ICD-10, CPT, Revenue and HCPC Coding, Worker’s Compensation, Medical Claims Adjusting/Examining, Insurance Verification, Appeals, Medical Law Regulations and Ethics, and HIPAA.

Assistant Manager/ Designer

Made 4 U Labelz
09.2006 - 09.2008
  • Served as a Label Designer, provided customer service, oversaw inventory management, and processed payments.

Medical Claims Adjuster/ Examiner

Universal Care
10.2002 - 12.2005
  • I handled the processing of Medical Claims forms, specifically UB04 and CMS 1500, for the states of Tennessee and California.

Medical Biller

A-1 Medical
06.2002 - 10.2002
  • Handled billing responsibilities for Durable Medical Equipment and supplies.

Education

Diploma -

American Career College
Anaheim, CA
2002

Skills

  • CPC
  • ICD 10 Proficient Certificate
  • CPT Coding
  • Revenue Coding
  • HCPC Coding
  • Medical Billing
  • Dental Billing
  • Medical Terminology
  • Dental Terminology
  • Insurance Verification
  • Medisoft
  • CMS-1500
  • UB-O4
  • Claims Adjusting/Examining
  • Reading EOB’s
  • HMO, PPO, POS
  • Medicare, Medi-Cal
  • Microsoft Office
  • Handling Appeals
  • Creating Custom Billing Forms
  • Workers Compensation
  • Curriculum Development
  • Student Records Management
  • Class Instruction
  • Online teaching experience
  • Classroom Management

Timeline

Medical Coding and Billing Instructor

California Healing Arts College, Carson
02.2020 - Current

Heath Information Technology Instructor

College
01.2018 - 09.2019

Medical Billing and Coding Instructor

American Career College
09.2008 - 09.2016

Assistant Manager/ Designer

Made 4 U Labelz
09.2006 - 09.2008

Medical Claims Adjuster/ Examiner

Universal Care
10.2002 - 12.2005

Medical Biller

A-1 Medical
06.2002 - 10.2002

Diploma -

American Career College
TERESA VASQUEZ