Cynthia L. Leech, CPC-A

Certified Professional Coder/Apprentice

Location
carthage, TN (US)
Work Category
Health Care
Interests
Job opportunities, References
Currently working on...
obtaining a billing/coding position with a solid company having advancement opportunities coinciding with my career aspirations to advance to the RHIT/RHIA certification and become a consultant.

About Me

I am a CPC-A, Certified Professional Coder-Apprentice, since September 2009 with education and experience totaling 25 months. I always strive for the best results in every aspect of my life from personal to professional. I am not afraid to work hard, long hours to achieve a goal. And if I do something wrong, I am not afraid to own up to my mistake. I am a punctual, loyal, dependable, and flexible person when it comes to my employment position; I apply 110% of myself to all tasks assigned and I have a strong will to succeed accompanied by a positive attitude.

Work Experience

  • 2009 - 2010
    carthage, TN (US)
    Medical Coding/Billing
    William D. Lyles, Jr., M.D. & Associates, PLLC
    Use of Doctor’s Access software, perform CPT-4/ICD-9 coding and billing for physician ER services, his inpatient and outpatient surgeries, input claim information, correct chargemaster entries, file electronic and paper claims, research, correct and resubmit denied/rejected claims, post EOBs and patient payments, handle provider demographics updates, perform precertifications and pre-authorizations, contact patients with balances or insurance issues affecting revenue of the practice
  • 2009 - 2009
    carthage, TN (US)
    Medical Billing and Coding Externship
    William D. Lyles Jr., M.D. & Associates, PLLC
    160hrs: Answer multi-line phone system, take messages, schedule appointments, file faxes and patient information, verify insurance, accept patient co-pays, perform pre-authorizations, perform CPT-4 and ICD-9 coding, prepare insurance forms and billing, research claim denials, organize and file patient records
  • 2007 - 2008
    grand rivers, KY (US)
    Dump Truck Driver
    Jim Smith Contracting
    Drove three-axle dump truck, performed daily equipment inspections, haul materials to vendors, assist in paving highways, parking lots, or other areas as requested, clean out truck bed at each days' end.

    When a problem was costing the company a brake chamber every day the truck was driven, I studied the problem and was able to report my findings to the company, which led to an adjustment in the mounting of the brake chamber, saving the company approximately $500/day in parts, time, and labor.
  • 2007 - 2007
    paducah, KY (US)
    Insurance Telephone Representative
    MARS-Medical Accounts Receivable Systems
    Follow up on unpaid third-party payer claims, research denials, correct and resubmit claims.
  • Jun 2002 - Nov 2006
    paducah, KY (US)
    Information Services Assistant
    AT&T(formerly Bellsouth Telecom)
    Provide National Directory assistance, handle special requests, billing data, refer data and equipment trouble as appropriate, present customer with courteous, efficient, and accurate service while achieving revenue expectations
  • 1999 - 2001
    paducah, KY (US)
    Owner/Driver
    JCR Trucking
    As the Owner/Operator of this business, I owned, operated, and drove semi-trucks delivering freight to vendors throughout the 48 continental United States. Duties involved a daily inspection of equipment, obiding by federal, state, and local governing laws while in transit, satisfying vendors, handling complaints, and completing all neccesary paperwork. As the owner, duties included setting up the next load of freight for each truck, paying invoices, maintaining contracts, keeping registrations and plates up to date, keeping daily/monthly/yearly inspections of equipment up to date, filing and paying all road taxes, federal taxes, etc., while also maintaining a driver pool.

Education

  • 2008 - 2009
    Other - Medical Billing and Coding
    Kaplan Career Institute
    Courses: Health Information Management, Private and Managed Care Insurance, Reimbursement and Collection Procedures, Inpatient Coding, Claims Submission, Principles of Pharmacology, State and Government Payers
  • 2007 - 2007
    Other - Medical Office
    West Kentucky Community and Technical College
    Courses: Medical Terminology, Anatomy and Physiology, and Computers in the Medical Office thru West Kentucky Community and Technical College

Courses & Certifications

CPC-A, Certified Professional Coder-Apprentice(Sept. 2009)

Clubs & Organizations

Member AAPC

Hobbies & Interests

When I am not working or avidly seeking employment, I keep learning and staying abreast of the healthcare coding and billing field by reading the monthly magazine(Coding Edge) and by testing my knowledge on the AAPC website. This is also a wonderful place to research coding issues and different methods used by others. I also regularly attend the local chapter meetings each month.