Michelle M. Sharma Ccs, Cpc, Coc, Cobgc, Aapc Approved Instructor Email & Phone Number

Dallas, Texas, Us

•Efficiently and successfully train new personnel in both hospital-based and professional fee-based OB/Gyn surgical and E&M coding ·•As OB/Gyn Surgical and Professional-Based E/M and Emergency Department remote coder, demonstrate knowledge in ICD-10 CM and CPT codes to consistently exceed organizational productivity and coding accuracy goals •Resolve both Professional-Fee and Hospital-based denials resulting in over $250,000 in recovered reimbursements to date.

Temple, Tx, Us

Temple, Tx, Us

● Trained students in medical terminology, billing, and coding to meet and exceed proficiencies in the AAPC CPC Certification Exam ● Provided students with skills and knowledge in resume writing, job interviewing, applications and networking that are necessary to gain employment as professional medical coders

Durham, North Carolina, Us

•Correctly assigned ICD-9-CM codes which resulted in 75% fewer denials by insurance carriers •Initiated prior authorizations and conducted follow-ups with insurance carriers to ensure maximum first-time reimbursements

•Accurately coded missing diagnoses with correct ICD-9-CM and CPT codes which led to 30% faster insurance reimbursement times •Processed patient specimen samples accurately and efficiently at two separate pain clinic locations, ensuring Worker’s Compensation, legal requirements, and JCAHO/HIPAA regulations were met

●Correctly assigned ICD­-9CM, CPT & HCPCS Level II Coding resulting in 97% efficiency rating on quarterly coding assesments ●Resolved unpaid claims issues by performing follow up with commercial insurance/Worker’s Compensation carriers which resulted in recovery of over $5000 in insurance payments to the practice -

Syracuse, New York, Us

Accomplishments ●As shift supervisor, ensured that strict project guidelines were met and exceeded by employees resulting in 100% client satisfaction ●Earned the “Whatever It Takes” Award for outstanding customer service and supervising the completion of projects worth over $30,000

Arlington, Virginia, Us

Public relations, file clerk, supply clerk.

Bachelor Of Science In Health Administration, Health/Health Care Administration/Management

Associate Of Arts And Sciences (A.A.S.), General Studies