Gena Alexander-Fortune, Ms, Ccs,Cpc,Cpma,Cedc,Cgsc Email & Phone Number

Dallas, Texas, Us

Dallas, Texas, Us

Coding Specialist: Provide remote medical coding services and documentation assurance. Assignments include cardiology and emergency department coding. Use of 3M, HPF, Athena, Cerner and NextGen for chart completion.

Orchard Park, New York, Us

Adjunct Faculty, Allied Health: Provide an active learning classroom setting using various alternative delivery methodologies. Focus on Healthcare Administration, Coding, Reimbursements, and Ethics.

St Louis, Mo, Us

Provide outsourced remote medical coding services, research documentation provide accuracy and compliance as a consultant for this Florida based provider. Assignments include but not limited to: 337 bed teaching hospital, 447 bed, Level II trauma facility, cardiology and psychiatric hospital. Contracts require use of Epic3M, Epic, Nextgen, Cerner and 3M encoder for chart completion.

Delivered full-cycle medical coding and compliance services to over 100 physicians and staff ensuring accurate reimbursement pipeline. Provided over 10 Coding education and in-services to medical team and various disciplines. Handled hiring, training and evaluation of up to 10 direct reports. Created more than 20 training sessions that delivered both experienced and academic competencies to team members. SELECTED ACHIEVEMENTS:o Supervised and managed a 10 member coding staff and clerical support team. o Trained and provided direct support for 20+ coders and AR staff.

Virginia Beach, Virginia, Us

More than 10 years of providing unmatched coding/reimbursement expertise, account management and administration function to this thriving business. Promoted from previous positions based on my performance, work ethic and value. Handled over 10K transactions as Coding Auditor for specialty practices such as: plastic surgery, general surgery, neurosurgery, breast augmentation, gastric bypass, osteotomies and laminectomies. Served as physician educator and instructed med/surg team on coding changes and auditing reports. Provided 500+ hours of patient education and practice training support. Exceptional horizontal and vertical communicator ensuring effective and efficient workmanship.SELECTED ACHIEVEMENTS:o Created and conducted over 25 training in-services for clinical employees for this vibrant practice.o Author “AcSel Advisor,” newsletter that highlights current trends and changes in billing and coding.o Assessed over 50 client contracts and determined reimbursement discrepancies.

Planned and implemented adult daycare program for up to 100 impaired and handicapped elderly. Supervised up to 10 program aides and support staff. Assisted with the delivery of case management and social services to participants and their families. Documented client care, billing, and transportation schedules. Planned and executed outreach and referral services for the clients I served.

Master Of Science - Ms, Health/Health Care Administration/Management

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Organizational Leadership

Bachelor Of Science (B.S.), Organizational Leadership And Management

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