Practice Coding: Market Drivers and Demand Forecast
Ruthy E. Montalbano 2016
1. Ruthy E. Montalbano, CPC 337-397-6848
270 Holton Harris Rd., Anacoco, LA 71403
Professional Profile
I have worked in the medical field for 24 years. I have been a certified coder through AAPC since 2001, but I
have been coding since 1992. I have been employed at a 60 bed acute care CHS Hospital since 2008 as an
outpatient coder and auditor. I was employed at a physician’s office for 16 years prior to my current employment.
I have had extensive ICD 10 training.
My skills include but not limited to:
Physician coding.
Outpatient coding which includes ED, Labs,
Radiology, ENT, GYN, Ortho, Cardiac, Podiatry,
Ophthalmology, GI & General Surgery.
Remote Physician coding for GI & General
Surgeon.
Knowledge of physiology,anatomy, and medical
terminology.
Knowledge of pharmacology indications for drug
usage and adverse reactions.
ICD-10 Training. Completed AAPC’s ICD-10-CM
Proficiency training.
I dual coding with ICD-9 & ICD-10.
I have had ICD-10 training through my current
employment (CHS)
Posting payments for patients as well as all
insurances.
Running daily reports.
Preparing daily deposits.
Filling in where needed.
Sending electronic claims & paper claims.
Running statements.
Balancing bank statement.
Verifying insurances
Filing charts
Scanning charts.
Able to follow directions the first time given.
Friendly and professional.
Willing to perform any task assigned to me.
Self-Motivated
Management.
2. Montalbano, Ruth E
Work History
Outpatient Coder Byrd Regional Hospital (CHS), Leesville,
LA
Analyzes and interprets medical records to
ascertain complete and accurate information
for coding.
Determines principle diagnosis(es)and
procedure(s) utilizing updated Medicare
coding guidelines and other references.
Identify and codes all pertinent comorbid
and complicating diagnoses utilizing the
encoder.
Outpatient coding which includes ED, Labs,
Radiology, ENT, GYN, OB, Ortho, Cardiac,
Podiatry, Ophthalmology, Observations,GI
& General Surgery.
Identify and codes all applicable invasive
procedures utilizing the encoder.
Abstracts required data into the coding and
abstracting system.
Enter diagnosis and procedure codes into the
billing systemon series accounts to generate
a bill, as appropriate
Serve as a resource person for the Health
Information Management Department as
well as otherHospital departments by
answering questions related to coding issues.
Run and work the daily Bill Selection Error
Listing Report and the Daily Coder’s Hold
List.
Work collaboratively with revenue cycle
departments to ensure billing, code and edits
are processed timely.
Work closely with Director and Business
Office Supervisor to ensure operational
needs of facility are met.
Utilize the chart management systemas
required by task and responsibility.
2008-Current
3. Montalbano, Ruth E
Office Manager/Coder
Receptionist/Coder
Education
Leesville Surgical Clinc, Leesville, LA
Remote Physician coding for GI & General
Surgeon.
Coding office visits, office procedures &
outpatient procedures.
Posting payments for patients as well as all
insurances.
Running daily, monthly, quarterly & yearly
reports.
Preparing daily deposit.
Accounts payable & accounts billable.
Filling in where needed.Sending electronic
claims & paper claims.
Monthly statements.
Balancing bank statement.
Verifying insurances.
Filing charts.
Scanning charts.
Management of 2 physicians & 9
employees.
Dr. Chanh Vinh’s Office, Leesville, LA
Coding office visits and office procedures.
Posting payments for patients as well as all
insurances.
Running daily.
Preparing daily deposit.
Verifying insurances.
Filing charts.
Answering phone.
Scheduling procedures.
1994-2008
1992-1994
Diploma
Medical Office Asst.
AAPC Certification
AAPC ICD-10-CM
Anacoco High School, Anacoco, LA
Louisiana Business College, Alexandria, LA
00056480
Certificate of ICD-10-CM Proficiency
05/1985
10/1988
2001
07/2015
