Loni (Yolanda) Strach, Rhit, Ba Email & Phone Number

Chicago, Il

● Abstract ICD-10-CM, PCS and CPT diagnostic and procedural codes from EHRs relative to Hospital Outpatient, Emergency Department, and Ancillary services consistent with CMS Official Guidelines, regulatory agencies and hospital specific bylaws and guidelines.

Elmhurst, Il

● Assign ICD-10-CM, PCS and CPT diagnostic and procedural codes relative to Hospital Outpatient, Emergency Department, and Ancillary services consistent with CMS Official Guidelines, regulatory agencies and hospital specific bylaws and guidelines.● Transmit final diagnoses and procedures codes to Patient Billing via computer within the Hospital’s accounts receivable billing deadlines.● Verify Medicare and Medicaid CPT codes through Vitalware to check Medical Necessity

Park Ridge, Il

● Trained coders and billing group on the structure and use of ICD-10-CM which resulted in a successful transition on October 1, 2015.● Trained coders on proper dermatology coding in ICD-9-CM and ICD-10-CM.● Established policy with Illinois Dermatology Institute (IDI) physicians and clinical staff on proper use of ICD-9-CM and ICD-10-CM coding guidelines. ● Audited electronic medical charts to ensure accuracy of coding from the IDI clinics using Micro MD and EMA software.● Ensured proper coding of E & M, Modifiers, CPT, and HCPCS codes for maximum reimbursement.● Ensured surgical codes were in compliance with CMS guidelines and NCCI edits. ● Worked with IDI collectors to correct codes on denials to resubmit for reimbursement.

Chicago, Il

● Assisted and coached fellow students in becoming successful writers in the Writing Center. ● Provided individualized content and skill development tutoring to students in areas of Heath Information Technology, Medical Assisting, Paralegal and Criminal Justice areas. ● Provided Advising Department with support as needed for school events. .

Morton Grove, Il

● Applied and balanced the daily A/R payments to customer accounts through the J D Edwards system for both domestic and international customers via daily wire payments and Microsoft Excel spreadsheets ● Verified and processed all company debits and credits daily ● Monitored and reconciled all A/P vendor credit card payments and reports daily ● Audited and reconciled the company petty cash account monthly using Excel ● Audited and tracked all monthly employee expense reports and Purchasing card transactionsusing Excel ● Recouped almost $2000 in non-business related expenses

Morton Grove, Il

● Answered 10-line switchboard at front reception desk for Schwarz Supply Source and IMS Company ● Greeted all clients and customers and maintained conference room schedules ● Provided administrative backup for the company’s President and Owner

Chicago, Il (Phoenix, Ax - Corporate Office)

● Opened, established and maintained Midwest office in a supportive capacity for senior investment advisers engaged in the sale of multi-million dollar investment grade properties ● Managed daily activities of the office which included vendor meetings, greeting customers and working independently● Relieved advisers of all administrative activities creating an environment that lead to increases in production● Analyzed Profit &Loss statements and formatted documentation for proposals and offering memorandums ● Developed standardized documents and files for all correspondence including real estate listing agreements, real estate purchasing agreements, receipts for deposits and all other supporting documentation for real estate files● Processed all contracts of sale in compliance with corporate office and the Illinois Department of Finance and Professional Regulations ● Maintained database of 2,500 potential investors and owners using customized software.

Bachelor Of Arts Degree, English

Hit.Aas, Health Information Technology

Studied all aspects of the Health Information Technology Associates degree program. Graduated with High Honors. Professional Practicum.