The advanced, AI-driven technology optimizes the E/M coding process to protect code integrity, streamline operations, and speed reimbursements. Using Artificial Intelligence driven advanced Natural Language Processing (“NLP”) software and proprietary algorithms, Calm Waters AI seamlessly reads and interprets the structured and unstructured text in medical records, translating the data into a compliant E/M level based on the current E/M guidelines and documentation. This process takes just… Show more The advanced, AI-driven technology optimizes the E/M coding process to protect code integrity, streamline operations, and speed reimbursements. Using Artificial Intelligence driven advanced Natural Language Processing (“NLP”) software and proprietary algorithms, Calm Waters AI seamlessly reads and interprets the structured and unstructured text in medical records, translating the data into a compliant E/M level based on the current E/M guidelines and documentation. This process takes just seconds and makes E/M coding tremendously easier, faster, and more defensible.Providers, financial professionals, and operational teams can easily implement Calm Waters AI while maintaining current workflows and without a learning curve. All users immediately benefit from an efficient, accurate, and highly visible E/M coding process. Show less

The AAPC of Kansas City local chapter exists to help accomplish the purpose and mission of the AAPC national organization. The AAPC of KC is committed to the education, recognition and certification of professional coders, billers and managers. We endeavor to provide our members with informative speakers that support, educate and allow networking opportunities for the coding community.

The role of the National Advisory Board (NAB) is to advise AAPC leadership on coding issues, trends, and member needs and enthusiastically promote and support the mission of AAPC and the coding profession. The NAB works with the national office for the betterment of the entire membership and the medical coding community through active participation in nationally sponsored conferences, events, publications, educational programs, and activities. The NAB writes articles and speaks at local… Show more The role of the National Advisory Board (NAB) is to advise AAPC leadership on coding issues, trends, and member needs and enthusiastically promote and support the mission of AAPC and the coding profession. The NAB works with the national office for the betterment of the entire membership and the medical coding community through active participation in nationally sponsored conferences, events, publications, educational programs, and activities. The NAB writes articles and speaks at local chapters, conferences, and other health care-related conferences on coding subjects. Each NAB representative becomes an ambassador for AAPC and its members. Show less

Abeo, DuvaSawko, and Gottlieb were very successful revenue cycle management companies that served their Anesthesia, Emergency Medicine, and Hospital Medicine clients for the last several decades. Each of the companies had developed strong teams, deep specialty expertise, and advanced technology platforms. In August 2021, these three companies joined together to form Ventra Health, a leading provider of RCM, practice administration, and consulting services focused on hospital-based specialties… Show more Abeo, DuvaSawko, and Gottlieb were very successful revenue cycle management companies that served their Anesthesia, Emergency Medicine, and Hospital Medicine clients for the last several decades. Each of the companies had developed strong teams, deep specialty expertise, and advanced technology platforms. In August 2021, these three companies joined together to form Ventra Health, a leading provider of RCM, practice administration, and consulting services focused on hospital-based specialties. Ventra Health is positioned to solve hospital-based providers’ most pressing financial and operational challenges by building on the foundation of our three founding companies.Senior CDI Consultant - April 2020 to January 2022Member of the technology depart with our Artificial Intelligence – NLP engine. It significantly reduces and eliminates the labor intensive and error prone tasks involved in Facility and Professional evaluation & management leveling through EMR embedded advanced technology. Show less

Current role as project manager for clients both large and small. Oversee (new) client onboarding, manage/monitor audit team members, assist with report development, provide staff education including resource libraries to ensure continuity with project goals. Create and deliver customized education, whether on-site or virtual, for physicians, clinical staff and coders, and fulfill requests for presentations at seminars, conferences and chapter meetings, for a variety of organizations.

SCBI, Inc. currently provides the full spectrum of revenue cycle services to physician and community-owned hospitals, Ambulatory Surgical Centers, physician groups, Urgent Care facilities, and Durable Medical Equipment providers in more than 25 states. SCBI meets the definition of "Independent Review Organization" (IRO) by the Department of Justice and the Office of the Inspector General. As an IRO for our clients, we perform detailed claims analysis by comparing medical record… Show more SCBI, Inc. currently provides the full spectrum of revenue cycle services to physician and community-owned hospitals, Ambulatory Surgical Centers, physician groups, Urgent Care facilities, and Durable Medical Equipment providers in more than 25 states. SCBI meets the definition of "Independent Review Organization" (IRO) by the Department of Justice and the Office of the Inspector General. As an IRO for our clients, we perform detailed claims analysis by comparing medical record documentation and coding guidelines to the claim's data. We strive to identify coding inaccuracies and documentation deficiencies that may leave the organization vulnerable to compliance risks. Show less

Currently involved with consulting engagements associated with EHR implementation and workflow with provider and staff support. Provide reviews of CPT, ICD-10-CM, medical record documentation, billing, and compliance issues. The talent at MRS covers the specialties of obgyn, surgery, orthopeadics, ENT, emergency medicine, laboratory, oncology, radiology, inpatient, outpatient, family practice, pain management and more.

The AAPC Chapter Association (AAPCCA), the Governing Board for the over 500 AAPC Local Chapters. The Board provides policy, rules, regulations, direction, and advice to the AAPC local chapters and is also charged with ensuring that the local chapters function in accordance with the mission of the AAPC.~ Oversee the board comprised of 16 members selected from across the United States~ Work with the various committees to meet our yearly goals~ Work directly with the AAPC Local… Show more The AAPC Chapter Association (AAPCCA), the Governing Board for the over 500 AAPC Local Chapters. The Board provides policy, rules, regulations, direction, and advice to the AAPC local chapters and is also charged with ensuring that the local chapters function in accordance with the mission of the AAPC.~ Oversee the board comprised of 16 members selected from across the United States~ Work with the various committees to meet our yearly goals~ Work directly with the AAPC Local Chapter department on issues as they relate to the local chapters~ Provide support at the National and Regional conferences~ Write articles for the Coding Edge (AAPC member magazine)~ Visit local chapters when requested for seminars or meetings~ Support the AAPC goals and our members Show less

~ Provide coding and documentation audits~ Provide education on payer policy and documentation requirements~ Notify staff and offices of payer policy changes that would impact daily processes and/or reimbursement~ Review OIG workplan in addition to RAC focus areas~ PrimeSuite EMR trainer~ Review EMR workflows and processes to improve user satisfaction and outcomes

HCAPS Support Services - Training & Education Specialist ~ Performed yearly risk analysis based on the OIG Work Plan and help to set audit schedule~ Performed educational and special audits of provider documentation~ Assisted in teaching the CPC curriculum to coding staff~ Assisted in publishing of the HCAPS Code Alert newsletter~ Reviewed monthly denial reports for areas that may show the need for additional training~ Goal to maintain denials at 2% or below~… Show more HCAPS Support Services - Training & Education Specialist ~ Performed yearly risk analysis based on the OIG Work Plan and help to set audit schedule~ Performed educational and special audits of provider documentation~ Assisted in teaching the CPC curriculum to coding staff~ Assisted in publishing of the HCAPS Code Alert newsletter~ Reviewed monthly denial reports for areas that may show the need for additional training~ Goal to maintain denials at 2% or below~ Assisted with Code of Conduct, Code of Conduct Refresher, HIPAA and required Coding and Billing training~ Involved in the initial planning stage and forming guidelines that would be used in the EMR search at the local levelLee’s Summit Family Care - Medical Office Specialist~ Performed coding and charge entry for 9 Primary Care providers~ Assisted providers with their coding questions~ Provided on site documentation review~ Assisted in the claims appeal process when coding issues were involved~ Helped to implement Open Access scheduling.~ Appointment scheduling and patient registration~ Assisted patients with account and insurance questions.Research Medical Center - Radiology Clerk ~ Scheduled radiology procedures~ Provided patient instruction~ Registered patients and coordinated their referrals Show less

~ Daily filing and film retrieval~ Copied films~ Handled all film and requests for patients and providers~ Streamlined process for records requests