VINOD C MODY JR.

6154 BLACK MALLARD PL

EL PASO, TX 79932-4103

(678) 427-6511

(915) 642-4269

(915) 307-5405 (Fax)

(915) 779-9912 (eFax)

vinomodyjr13@gmail.com

Career Objectives

To obtain a position in medical coding, medical research, and medical training

Summary of Qualifications

I am a medical coder with 4 years of medical coding experience and specialization in anesthesia and pain management coding and cardiovascular and thoracic surgery coding. I am a twenty-years’ experienced medical researcher with medical training.

Work History

AHIMA, Chicago, Texas

CCS-P Badge

Nov 15, 2017

I have a CCS-P Badge from AHIMA which counts towards the medical coding field, CPC/CCS-P professional coding field, CANPC anesthesia and pain management coding field, CCVTC cardiovascular and thoracic surgery coding field, and CEDC emergency department coding field.

Harvard Risk Management Corporation, Dallas, Texas

Contract salesperson

May 15, 2014

Legalshield and ID Shield training. One call health access certified. B2B training.

Farooq Jivani Agency, Lawrenceville, Georgia

Customer Service Representative

Jan 05, 2014

Customer service and policy payment

United Health Group, Minnetonka, Minnesota

Remote medical coder

Apr 09, 2018 – Apr 10, 2018

Medical coding training.

Verify accuracy of billing data and revise any errors.

Prepare itemized statements, bills, or invoices and record amounts due for items purchased or services rendered.

Perform bookkeeping work, including posting data or keeping other records concerning costs of goods or services or the shipment of goods.

Operate typing, adding, calculating, or billing machines.

Answer mail or telephone inquiries regarding rates, routing, or procedures.

Optum, Eden Prarie, Minnesota

Remote medical coder

Apr 09, 2018 – Apr 10, 2018

HIPAA training, fraud and waste abuse training, code of conduct training, Optum Gemstone medical coding training.

Mesa Hills Specialty Hospital, El Paso, Texas

HIM Coder

May 26, 2017 – Jan 19, 2018

Perform inpatient coding

Handle 32-bed service as a medical coder

Handle case management for DRG analysis

Handle medical records patients charge, progress notes, and discharge summaries

Enter ICD-10-CM diagnosis coding and ICD-10-PCS procedure coding data into HCS

TXHIMA, Texas

CANPC Anesthesia coding webinar presenter

May 01, 2017 – May 16, 2017

Prepared and presented a video-presented CANPC Anesthesia and pain management coding roundtable webinar for TXHIMA.

Signature Staff Resources, Miami Lakes, Florida

Remote medical coder and auditor

Jan 05, 2016 – Apr 05, 2017

Medical coder refresh training and compliance training for Altegra Health

Emory Healthcare, Georgia

Health administration trainee

May 15, 2016 – Jun 15, 2016

Produced Major Healthcare Processes Powerpoint slide.

NP Health Resources, Dallas, Texas

Remote medical coder and auditor

Jan 05, 2016 – Apr 25, 2016

Medical coding training and medical complicance training in step 2 of the hiring process for NP Health Resources through Altegra Health. ICD-10-CM coding with HCC software

HGS USA, LLC, Peoria, Illinois

Remote medical coder

Sep 22, 2015 – Feb 15, 2016

Medical coding of charts for inpatient and outpatient coding for four hospitals throughout USA, utlization of medical coding and medical records database software including Cerner, Dolby, Powerchart, and Encoder, worked for new client Florida Hospital

McKesson, Atlanta, Georgia

Unpaid E&M medical coding trainee

Dec 01, 2015 – Jan 01, 2016

Performed medical coding including CPT, HCPCS II, and ICD-10-CM on 30 charts for E&M Round 1.

Cisco Systems, Georgia

Six sigma trainee

Oct 01, 2015 – Nov 15, 2015

Produced Six sigma block chart slide.

Georgia State University, Atlanta, Georgia

Freelance medical researcher

Oct 15, 2011 – Sep 22, 2015

Performed medical research on the preventive health benefits of phytochemicals which serve as antioxidants against the development of cancer and cardiovascular disease

Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm , Sweden

Guest medical researcher

Jun 05, 2008 – Jun 15, 2012

Prepared manuscripts on ultraviolet radiation cataract projects for the group of Dr. Per G. Soderberg, published paper on ultraviolet radiation cataract development for guinea pig maximum tolerable dose (MTD)

Sweden ships, , Sweden

Ship riding participant

Jan 02, 2003 – Jul 23, 2008

Ship riding in over fifty ships in the Scandanavian seas.

Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm , Sweden

Medical Researcher

Oct 02, 2000 – Jun 05, 2008

Ophthalmology research

Ascorbate in the ocular lens (Licentiate thesis)

Ultraviolet radiation cataract development and ascorbate supplementation (Ph.D. thesis)

Developed method for lens ascorbate measurement utilizing homogenization in metaphosphoric acid, ultrafiltration, and HPLC with ultraviolet detection.

Published several papers.

Presented the oral presentation Determination of Ascorbate in the ocular lens at EVER Conference (2001)

Presented at ARVO, EVER, ISIR, and regional Swedish conferences.

Served as editor on three scientific journals.

Featured in Who’s Who in Medicine and Healthcare 2006-2007 as Chunilal Mody, M.D.

Member of Swedish Society of Medicine

National Board of Examiners in Optometry (NBEO), Stockholm, Stockholm , Sweden

Proctor

Mar 05, 2003 – May 05, 2005

Proctored NBEO exam at a European site.

Brown University/Lifespan, Providence, Rhode Island

Preliminary Internal Medicine Intern

Jun 23, 1998 – Dec 31, 1999

Clinical rounds, admitting patients, performing physical exam/history taking on patients, performing procedures on patients including blood draw and arterial blood gas, following up on laboratory results and test results, interacting with resident-in-charge and attendings, working in I.C.U./C.C.U., attending grand rounds, meeting faculty/program directors and chiefs. On COBRA.

Brown University/Lifespan, Rhode Island

Volunteer surgical researcher

Sep 01, 1997 – May 17, 1998

Performed medical research on IL-4 induction of arginase activity in mouse peritoneal macrophages as a surgical wound healing model.

Yale-New Haven Hospital (Waterbury, CT), New Haven, Connecticut

Preliminary internal medicine intern

Jun 22, 1997 – Aug 05, 1997

Performed inpatient rounds at Yale-New Haven Hospital and West Haven VA Medical Center. On leave of absence.

Emory University School of Medicine, Georgia

Ophthalmology researcher clinical and basic scienc

Jun 01, 1996 – Apr 01, 1997

Performed medical human clinical and basic science research on the antioxidants glutathione, cysteine, and homocysteine in the population as related to age-related diseases as part of controls of the AREDS and ARMD eye studies. Performed phlebotomy on 100 subjects and followed a protocol. Performed chemical analyses and HPLC. Published ARVO abstract (1997) on Plasma Cystine Increases with Age in Humans

Emory University School of Medicine, Georgia

Basic science ophthalmology researcher

Jun 01, 1994 – Aug 05, 1994

Studied ligand-binding properties of human interphotoreceptor retinoid binding protein, a protein involved in the visual cycle in the eye.

Vanderbilt University, Tennessee

Biochemistry honors researcher

Aug 01, 1992 – May 01, 1993

Studied biochemical properties of the mitochondrial megachannel, a protein involved in cardiac reperfusion injury. Performed cellulose filtration utilizing bovine heart mitochondria.

Won 1992 Vanderbilt University School of Medicine early admissions; entered Emory University School of Medicine in 1993

Sero-Immuno Diagnostics, Atlanta, Georgia

Medical researcher on A.I.D.S. samples

Jun 01, 1992 – Aug 15, 1992

Developed filter paper test kits for A.I.D.S. India HIV-2 samples. Experimented with artificial protein samples and developed filter paper A.I.D.S. test kits based on ELISA antibody color-and-intensity coded assays.

400 Hitter, Lilburn, Georgia

Corporation Vice President

Aug 01, 1987 – Aug 01, 1992

Sold baseball cards ranging from years 1975-1991. 400 Hitter was advertised in baseball card magazines. Negotiated selling of baseball cards from our private collection and inventory.

Centers for Disease Control (CDC), Atlanta, Georgia

Medical researcher; inventory controller

Jun 01, 1990 – Aug 15, 1991

Hired in inventory control. Worked on analysis of HIV DNA counts in patient and control samples utilizing Genprobe molecular diagnostic product analysis. Perfomed batch results. PCR training.

Heidelberg International, Georgia

Biomedical engineering production line worker

Jun 01, 1988 – Dec 01, 1988

Worked in biomedical engineering production line and quality assurance specialist, producing electronic pills for measuring pH of the stomach. The electronic pills are useful for gastroenterologist doctors.

Private tennis racket stringer, Wichita, Kansas

Tennis racket stringer

Sep 01, 1983 – Sep 01, 1985

Strung rackets on purchased assembled machine from home. Successfully strung tennis rackets for the community. Bought two large colis of TOA Gold string for a string supply.

Education

American Academy of Professional Coders blackboard, Salt Lake City, Utah

Doctoral Degree

Aug 2018

Major:2018 COC accelerated outpt.

Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm , Sweden

Doctoral Degree

Oct 2000 – Jun 2008

Major:Ophthalmology

Emory University, Atlanta, Georgia

Doctoral Degree

Aug 1993 – May 1997

Majoroctor of Medicine

GPA:3.71

Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm , Sweden

Masters Degree

Oct 2000 – Oct 2006

Major:Clinical Science:Ophthalmology

McGraw-Hill Book Company Calculus with Analytic

Bachelors Degree

Jan 2017

Vanderbilt University, Nashville, Tennessee

Bachelors Degree

Jul 1989 – Jun 1993

Major:Molecular Biology

GPA:3.95

El Paso Community College, El Paso, Texas

1 year college, technical or vocational school

Jun 2018 – Aug 2018

Major:Explore medical coding

GPA:4.0

NAPSRx, Washington, District Of Columbia

1 year college, technical or vocational school

May 2018

Major:Pharmaceutical sales

Minor:Pharmacology

Insight Global, Georgia

1 year college, technical or vocational school

Apr 2018 – Apr 2018

Major:HIPAA training

Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Boston, Massachusetts

1 year college, technical or vocational school

Jan 2017 – May 2017

Major:Single variable calculus

Minor:Calculus for artists and begin

University of Georgia, Athens, Georgia

1 year college, technical or vocational school

Nov 2014 – Mar 2015

Major:Medical coding and billing

Minor:Medical terminology, admin.

GPA:4.0

U.S Career Institute, Fort Collins, Colorado

1 year college, technical or vocational school

Mar 2012 – Mar 2013

Major:Medical coding specialist

GPA:3.0

soft schools.com

High School Diploma/GED

Mar 2015

Major:Mathematics

Parkview High School, Lilburn, Georgia

High School Diploma/GED

Jan 1986 – Jun 1989

GPA:4.0

Norcross High School, Norcross, Georgia

9th Grade

Aug 1985 – Jan 1986

GPA:4.0

Training

CPC Practice Exam 2018-2019

Trivium Test Prep

Jul 18, 2018

In CPC Practice Exam 2018-2019 training. Scored 80% on questions 1-20.

USMLE Step 3 Q-book

Kaplan Medical

Jul 15, 2018

COC-A ICD-10 Practicum

American Academy of Professional Coders

Jun 22, 2018

Practicode Practicum modules 1, 2 and 3 covering all aspects of outpatient coding in ICD-10-CM, CPT, and HCPCS II for 600 actual medical records from hospitals for one year of work experience.

Virtual CCS-P Prep

AHIMA

May 26, 2018

Enrolled in Virtual CCS-P Prep, webinars in ICD-10-CM and procedural coding. Covers medical coding, conditions, and guidelines for 10 CEU. Live seminar on 6/20/2018. completing Certified coding specialist-Physician-based (CCS-P) exam preparation.

Texas medical jurisprudence exam preparation

Texas Medical Board

May 01, 2018

Currently studying Texas medical jurisprudence exam study guide 2016 from Texas Medical Association.

CPMA Certified Professional Medical Auditor

American Academy of Professional Coders

Nov 05, 2015 – Dec 20, 2018

GPA 4.00

Earned certificate with 91% A average.

Integrated Healthcare-Challenges and Changes

American Academy of Professional Coders

Jul 21, 2018 – Jul 21, 2018

Certificate, Local Chapter El Paso, TX AAPC event

Top Five Denials and How to Appeal

Navicure

Jul 19, 2018 – Jul 19, 2018

Webinar on Top five denials and how to appeal by Tammy Tipton

Oncology service training

AHIMA

Jul 12, 2018 – Jul 15, 2018

Earned certificate.

CANPC study guide and exam training

American Academy of Professional Coders

Mar 10, 2014 – Jul 15, 2018

Scored 90% on 2018 CANPC online specialty practice exam (50 questions); scored 91.4% on 2018 CANPC study guide exam (35 questions); scored 88% on 2017 CANPC online specialty practice exam; scored approx. 80% on 2016 CANPC specialty exams (85 q.)

Medical article review training

New England Journal of Medicine

Jul 05, 2018 – Jul 12, 2018

Sociogenetic risks-ancestry DNA testing, third party identity, and protection of privacy, NEJM

Medical article review training

New England Journal of Medicine

Jul 01, 2018 – Jul 10, 2018

Five-year risk of stoke after TIA or Minor ischemic stroke, NEJM

CRM: Cancer Disease, Coding, and Staging

AHIMA

Jun 04, 2018 – Jul 07, 2018

CTR-like course in cancer disease, Coding, and Staging valued at 15.00 CEUs. Earned 65% on final exam.

Hand surgery

American Academy of Professional Coders

Jun 15, 2018 – Jun 30, 2018

Earned certificate in hand surgery and hand surgery coding.

Chronic wound care coding, billing, and documentat

American Academy of Professional Coders

Jun 06, 2018 – Jun 15, 2018

Earned certificate in chronic wound care coding, billing, and documentation

CEDC study guide and specialty exam training

American Academy of Professional Coders

Sep 01, 2017 – Jun 06, 2018

Passed CEDC study guide exam with 74.2% score (35 questions).

CPC Certification Study Guide 2016

American Academy of Professional Coders

Oct 01, 2016 – Jun 02, 2018

Competed CPC certification Study Guide 2016 from AAPC in ICD-10-CM, CPT, and HCPCS II coding. Completed 2014/2015 CANPC training, CANPC 2016 CCC training, 2017 CCVTC training (2016 and 2017 study guide and specialty exams), 2017/2018 CEDC training

Professional Coding Practice course

AHIMA Academy

Apr 05, 2018 – May 02, 2018

Completed Professional Coding Practice course covering ICD-10-CM, ICD-10-PCS, CPT, HCPCS II. Earned certificate in Professional Coding Practice with a 91.42% overall score for the course.

GPA 4.00

Educational hours

American Academy of Professional Coders

Oct 20, 2013 – Apr 24, 2018

Educational hours from completing AAPC modules.

Privacy and security new hire training

Optum

Apr 09, 2018 – Apr 10, 2018

Safe and Secure With Me – Privacy and Security New Hire Training 2018 (333806, passed assessment with 80% score), Optum, MN, USA, Fraud, Waste and Abuse New Hire Training 2018, Code of Conduct New Hire Training 2018

HIPAA Privacy and Security

Insight Global

Apr 01, 2018 – Apr 10, 2018

Earned certificate.

Basic ICD coding Part 1

AHIMA Academy

Mar 01, 2018 – Apr 05, 2018

Completed an intensive ICD-10-CM training course covering all aspects of ICD-10-CM. Earned certificate in Basic ICD Coding, Part 1 for 45.000 CEUs with a 92% score for the course and passed final exam (92% score).

GPA 4.00

Coding with Heart CPT for cardiology

Healthcare Business Office

Feb 25, 2018 – Mar 05, 2018

Completed course in CPT for cardiology. Passed exam with 90% A score and earned certificate.

Reimbursement Reality 2018

Navicure

Jan 01, 2018 – Jan 25, 2018

Reimbursement Reality 2018 by Elizabeth Woodcock, MBA, FACMPE, CPC

Compliance program

Healthicity

Jan 01, 2018 – Jan 25, 2018

How to Measure the Effectiveness of Your Compliance Program

ICD-10-CM hematology and oncology specialty

American Academy of Professional Coders

Nov 01, 2017 – Dec 29, 2017

Completed course in ICD-10-CM specialty hematology and oncology coding. Earned certificate in ICD-10-CM hematology and oncology code set training for 4.00 CEUs.

Clever Auditing Approaches to 99211

Healthicity

Dec 01, 2017 – Dec 25, 2017

Clever Auditing Approaches to 99211 by Elizabeth Wright, CPC, CEMC

CICP course

4Med Plus

Sep 01, 2017 – Oct 15, 2017

Passed intensive 50 modules course in ICD-10-CM coding requiring passing of all quizzes, exams, and final exam, which was also a certification exam. Passed course with a 86% score for 10.00 CEUs and earned ICD-10-CM Coding Professional certificate.

Spinal fusion

AHIMA

Aug 20, 2017 – Aug 31, 2017

Earned certificate in spinal fusion and spinal fusion coding Coffee and coding replay webinar.

Cardiology coding alert

The Coding Institute Supercoder

Jul 01, 2017 – Jul 30, 2017

Evaluation and management survival guide

AAPC Coder

Jun 01, 2017 – Jun 30, 2017

Cardiology survival guide

AAPC Coder

Jun 01, 2017 – Jun 20, 2017

General surgery survival guide

AAPC Coder

Jun 01, 2017 – Jun 20, 2017

Anesthesia coding alert

AAPC Coder

May 01, 2017 – May 30, 2017

CCVTC training

American Academy of Professional Coders

Sep 01, 2016 – Mar 17, 2017

CCVTC training in 2016/2017 study guide and specialty practice exams

AHA Coding Clinic for ICD-10-CM and HCPCS

American Hospital Association

Jul 05, 2016 – Jan 09, 2017

Medical coding of cases in ICD-10-CM and HCPCS from journals and key word terms.

ICD-10-CM advanced general code set training

American Academy of Professional Coders

Sep 01, 2016 – Nov 05, 2016

Completed ICD-10-CM Instructional manual for advanced ICD-10-CM general code set training.

ICD-10-CM cardiology specialty coding course

American Academy of Professional Coders

Aug 01, 2016 – Sep 05, 2016

Completed ICD-10-CM specialty course in cardiology coding. Earned certificate in ICD-10-CM specialty cardiology code set training for 8.00 CEUs.

CPC-A ICD-10 Practicum

American Academy of Professional Coders

Nov 15, 2015 – Jul 15, 2016

Performed ICD-10-CM, CPT, HCPCS II coding for 1.00 years of medical coding experience on 600 actual medical records as a practicum. The certificate earned is called Practicode Professional Fee (ICD-9-CM) combined with CPC-A Practicum with CEUs badge.

General surgery survival guide

The Coding Institute Supercoder

Jun 01, 2016 – Jun 30, 2016

CPHRM exam preparation

ASHRM

Feb 01, 2016 – Jun 20, 2016

General surgery and anesthesia coding

Greenville Technical Institute

Jan 04, 2016 – Feb 15, 2016

Completed course in general surgery and anesthesia and pain management coding utilizing ICD-10-CM, CPT, HCPCS II, ASA Crosswalk, and Relative Value Guide. Earned certificate in general surgery and anesthesia coding with a overall 80% B average. GPA 3

CPPM Certified physician practice manager

American Academy of Professional Coders

Dec 21, 2015 – Jan 25, 2016

Earned certificate with 86% B average. GPA 3.00

Cardiology coding course

Greenville Technical Institute

Dec 01, 2015 – Jan 05, 2016

Completed continuing education course in cardiology coding. Earned certificate in cardiology coding with a 100% score for the course. GPA 4.00

Health Data Analytics with Microsoft Excel

St. Scholastica

Oct 15, 2015 – Dec 27, 2015

Earned MOOC certificate of attendance in Health Data Analytics for 10.00 AHIMA CEUs..

Coding Baseline ICD-10 Inpatient Diagnostic

Precyse University

Nov 05, 2015 – Dec 04, 2015

Earned certificate of achievement in ICD-10-CM.

COC-A Practicum module 1

American Academy of Professional Coders

Jul 05, 2015 – Nov 05, 2015

Performed medical coding on 200 actual outpatient charts for 4 months of outpatient medical coding experience.

ICD-10-CM/PCS post-training assessment

AHIMA

Jul 01, 2015 – Jul 05, 2015

Completed assessment and passed exam (score=78%). Earned certificate of completion for ICD-10-CM/PCS post-training assessment.

Certified outpatient coder (COC) study guide

American Academy of Professional Coders

Jan 02, 2015 – Jun 20, 2015

Completed COC study guide in ICD-9-CM, CPT, HCPCS II

CCS-P Study Guide

AHIMA

Nov 14, 2014 – May 05, 2015

Completed CCS-P Study Guide in ICD-9-CM, CPT, HCPCS II for preparation for CCS-P exam.

ICD-10-PCS code set training course

American Academy of Professional Coders

Dec 01, 2014 – Jan 05, 2015

Completed ICD-10-PCS code set training covering all surgical procedures, procedures, and medical introductions in ICD-10-PCS. Earned certificate of ICD-10-PCS proficiency.

Anesthesia and pain management survival guide

AAPC Coder

Jan 01, 2014 – Dec 30, 2014

Cardiology survival guide

AAPC Coder

Jan 01, 2014 – Dec 01, 2014

Sales profile questionnnaire trainee

CTS Sales Questionnaire trainee

Oct 15, 2014 – Nov 07, 2014

Completed sales profile questionnaire which found my primary sales style to be a performer and secondary sales style to be a diplomat.

CPC-A Practicum

American Academy of Professional Coders

Jun 01, 2014 – Nov 05, 2014

Performed medical coding in ICD-9-CM, CPT, and HCPCS II on 600 actual medical records as a practicum for 1.000 years of medical coding experience and 16 CEUs. Earned CPC-A Practicum with CEUs badge and certificate.

Master trainer certification (MTC) course

NHE

Aug 04, 2014 – Nov 04, 2014

Trained in Master trainer certification (MTC) course covering several topics including adductor magnus, aerobic threshold, and cardio endurance. Took MTC exam.

ICD-10-CM general code set training

American Academy of Professional Coders

Dec 05, 2013 – Jan 15, 2014

Earned certificate of ICD-10-CM proficiency. Covered the medical coding topics in ICD-10-CM musculoskeletal, integumentary, respiratory, cardiovascular, digestive, genitourinary, endocrine, mental disorders, eye and adnexa, nervous, pregnancy.

CPC Certification Study Guide 2013

American Academy of Professional Coders

Jun 01, 2013 – Oct 15, 2013

Completed CPC Certification Study Guide 2013

How to write a competitive proposal for FP6

Karolinska Institutet

Nov 15, 2004 – Jun 05, 2008

How to write a competitive proposal for FP6 (1 cr.), Basic molecular biology (1 cr.), Biostatistics (2 cr.), Health hazards (1 cr.), Ocular anatomy and physiology and diseases teaching (2 cr.), attendance at Swedish, ARVO, and EVER (1 cr.), Research

Molecular biology and statistics

Karolinska Institutet

Oct 02, 2000 – Jun 05, 2008

Participated in courses for Licentiate degree and Ph.D. degree in medical ophthalmology research for LADOK.

Teaching of medical statistics

Karolinska Institutet

Feb 05, 2004 – Nov 05, 2006

Taught medical statistics as an instructor for students

Clinical research methods in OB-GYN

Karolinska Institutet

Jan 01, 2001 – Nov 19, 2004

Allmanvetenskaplig grundkurs (5 credits), Forsoksdjursvetenskap-grundkurs Laboratory Animal Science-Basic Course (3 credits), Medical statistics and planning of experiments (4 credits), Clinical research methods (1 credit)

Attended morning report and pharmaceutical lecture

Brown University/Lifespan

Jun 22, 1998 – Dec 31, 1999

Attended morning report, grand rounds, and pharmaceutical-sponsored lectures on medicine topics.

Tennis training

USTA

Mar 01, 1981 – Jun 01, 1997

Tennis training from USTA. Took tennis lessons at Wichita Racquet Club from 1981-1985 and Norcross Racquet Club from 1985-1989. Played in USTA team tennis leagues from 1993-1997 In the Atlanta, GA area.

Senior surgical plastic surgery rotation

Emory University School of Medicine

Aug 01, 1996 – May 07, 1997

Completed the following rotations during medical school-MEDI 825 Surgery selective (grade A), MEDI 750 Clinical anesthesiology (grade A), MEDI 745 Ciinical neurology (grade A), MEDI 735 Clinical dermatology (grade A), MEDI 715 Clinical pediatrics (A)

Clinical ophthalmology rotation

Emory University School of Medicine

Aug 01, 1995 – Aug 01, 1996

Clinical ophthalmology (grade A), MEDI 740 Clinical primary care (grade A), MEDI 656 Medical problem solving II (grade A), clinical elective ophthalmology research rotation (grade A)

Basic medical science courses

Emory University School of Medicine

Aug 01, 1993 – Aug 01, 1995

Completed courses in MEDI 505 Human anatomy (grade A), MEDI 515 Medicinal biochemistry (grade A), MEDI 535 Physiology (A), MEDI 530 Neurobiology (grade A), MEDI 545 Human and molecular genetics (A), MEDI 620 Human behavior and psychopathology (A)

Molecular biology

Vanderbilt University

Aug 01, 1989 – Jun 01, 1993

Completed courses in MBIO 102A/B, Chem 220A/B, MBIO 241/242, MBIO 281, MBIO 296 Honors research, MBIO216, MBIO 250, PHYS 117A/B, CHEM 103A, PHYS 115W, ECON 100, MATH 222, LAT 103, LAT 220, THTR 100, MATH 233L (Received A grade for all courses)

Chemistry

Parkview High School/Norcross High School

Aug 01, 1985 – Jun 01, 1989

Completed courses in English, Algebra I/II, Geometry, Trigonometry, Pre-calculus, AP Calculus B/C, Chemistry, Biology, Physics, AP Chemistry, AP Physics, AP English, AP U.S. History, AP World History, Orchestra, Shop. Member of tennis team, math team

Occupational License or Certification

Cardiovascular and thoracic surgery coder CCVTC Certification

ExpiresMay 31, 2019

American Academy of Professional Coders, El Paso, Texas

Certificate of ICD-10-CM proficiency Certification

American Academy of Professional Coders, Salt Lake City, Utah

Certificate of ICD-10-CM proficiency 4 Med CICP Certification

ExpiresMar 31, 2020

4 Med Plus and Libman Education, Chicago, Illinois

Certificate of ICD-10-PCS proficiency Certification

American Academy of Professional Coders, Salt Lake City, Utah

Certified anesthesia and pain management coder Certification

ExpiresMay 31, 2019

American Academy of Professional Coders, El Paso, Texas

Certified billing and coding specialist (CBCS) Certification

ExpiresMar 15, 2019

National Healthcareer Association, Leawood, Kansas

Certified coding specialist-physician based badge Certification

ExpiresMar 31, 2020

AHIMA, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Certified medical administrative assistant (CMAA) Certification

National Healthcareer Association, Leawood, Kansas

Certified national pharmaceutical representative Certification

NAPSRx, Washington, District Of Columbia

Certified outpatient coder (COC) Certification

ExpiresMay 31, 2019

American Academy of Professional Coders, Atlanta, Georgia

Certified professional coder (CPC) Certification

ExpiresMay 31, 2019

American Academy of Professional Coders, Atlanta, Georgia

Certified risk management consultant (CRMC) Certification

Harvard Risk Management Corporation, Dallas, Texas

Certified Emergency Department Coder CEDC Certification

ExpiresMay 31, 2019

American Academy of Professional Coders, Salt Lake City, Utah

General Surgery ICD-10-CM certification exam 207 Certification

Optum360

General Surgery ICD-10-CM certification exam 208 Certification

Optum360

ICD-10-CM cardiology certification exam 203 Certification

Optum360

ICD-10-CM cardiology certification exam 204 Certification

Optum360

ICD-10-CM hematology and oncology specialty code Certification

American Academy of Professional Coders, Salt Lake City, Utah

ICD-10-CM specialty cardiology code set training Certification

American Academy of Professional Coders, Salt Lake City, Utah

Legalshield Certification

Harvard Risk Management Corporation, Dallas, Texas

Medical coding and billing, admin., +terminology Certification

University of Georgia, Georgia

One Call Health Access Certification

Harvard Risk Management Corporation, Dallas, Texas

Professional Coding Practice Certification

AHIMA

Six sigma black belt Certification

ExpiresMar 15, 2019

Expert Rating

Six sigma green belt Certification

ExpiresMar 15, 2019

Expert Rating

For profit legal service contract salesperson License

ExpiresMay 15, 2019

Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation, Austin, Texas

Computer Skills

Typing Speed 30 Words Per Minute

EMail Software (Outlook, Thunderbird, etc)

Internet Browser (Internet Explorer, Firefox, etc)

Peripheral Devices (Scanners, Printers, etc)

Personal Computers

Presentation Software (PowerPoint, Flash, etc)

Word Processing Software (Word, WordPerfect, etc)

Language Skills

English – Excellent ( Read Write Speak )

Hindi – Poor

Driver’s License

Class C – Standard Driver’s License

References

Per Soderberg

Professor of ophthalmology

Uppsala University; 0046186115135
per.soderberg@neuro.uu.se

Kathleen Cahill

HIM Coder

Mesa Hills Specialty Hospital

(915) 545-1823
kcahill@specialtyhospitalmesahills.com

Tara Broadie

Manager

HGS USA, LLC

(609) 235-5714