Julie K. Hoffman is seeking a position as a certified medical coder. She has over 5 years of experience in medical coding, billing, and claims processing. Her skills include proficiency in ICD-9, ICD-10, CPT, and HCPCS coding as well as medical terminology, anatomy, physiology, and coding guidelines. Her professional experience includes positions coding inpatient and outpatient encounters, radiology reports, and physician services.

1. JULIE K. HOFFMAN, CPC-A
12139 North 148th Avenue
Surprise, Arizona 85379
Cell: 623-556-7056
Juliekennahoffman@cox.net
OBJECTIVE
To obtain a position as a Certified Medical Coder utilizing relevant training, great attention to
detail and effective communication skills.
SKILLS
•ICD-9-CM certified, ICD-10-CM
proficient
•HCPCS Level II certified
•Anatomy, physiology, pathology
•HIPAA compliance
•CPT certified
•Medical terminology
•Coding guidelines
•Typing 40 WPM
•10-Key 12,000 KPH
•Microsoft Word and Excel
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Phoenix Children’s Hospital/Acclivity Healthcare (Contract) Coder II
August 2015-Present
 Review documentation to determine Evaluation and Management codes and
assign proper diagnosis codes for Inpatient and Outpatient encounters
 Diagnosis coding for Radiology reports
 Responsible for creating quick use tip sheets for commonly used codes for
Phoenix Children’s Medical Group
 Responding in a timely matter to ICD-10 questions via phone, email from
Hospital staff
Mountain Park Health Care/NEHR (Contract) Medical Coder
June 2015-August 2015
 Reviewed medical charts to capture ICD-9-CM, CPT-4 and HCPCS codes for
Physician OB hospital and clinic services
 Assisted with ICD-10-CM transition
 Corresponded with Physicians for missing documentation and or signatures
 Electronic Medical Record claim creation working within eCW
 Trained and worked Banner Health Care Cerner
MedAssess Staffing/Altegra Health (Remote) Medical Coder 2014/15 PIA PROJECT
October 2014-May 2015
 Review medical charts to capture and data enter ICD-9-CM codes
 Capture and data enter Hierarchical Condition Categories (HCC)
 Self-motivated and ability to work independently, in a remote setting
 Critical thinking and problem solving skills
 Knowledge of coding functions, rules and guidelines
 Knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy and physiology and
pathophysiology
 Maintain a 95% accuracy rate

2. Marix Servicing Lead Mortgage Insurance Claims Specialist
2010-2012
 Reviewed and processed documentation for Mortgage Insurance claims on
defaulted properties
 Analyzed ad ensured timely settlement of mortgage insurance claims covering all
financial aspects of property disposition
 Managed mortgage insurance denial process to include reviewing and disputing
denials, rescissions and curtailment requests
 Obtained key property information and data from attorneys, investors, lending
institutions and mortgage servicers in order to calculate and determine proper
claim amount.
 Assisted in identifying problem areas in processing claims to allow for more
efficient claims flow
 Trained and supervised staff as necessary
Aerotek/Wells Fargo Loan Doc Specialist
2009-2010
 Managed large pipeline of residential home loan files to ensure timely closing
 Reviewed, analyzed and verified credit histories, liability information, income,
assets, appraisals, escrow instructions and title reports for both purchase and
refinance transactions
 Managed and maintained relationships with sales staff with excellent customer
service
 Selected to be a part of the initial Home Affordable Refinance Program (HARP)
processing team
 Responsible for maintaining pipeline of 80 to 100 loans
EDUCATION
Southwest Skill Center at Estrella Mountain Community College
Medical Billing and Coding Program graduate 06/2014
Courses included:
•Medical Terminology, Clinical Pathophysiology, Pharmacology
•CPT, ICD-9 and ICD-10, HCPCS Coding
•Fundamentals of Health Care Delivery
•Medical Billing and Electronic Health Record (EHR)
•Hierarchical Condition Categories (HCC) overview