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Karen R. Jeghers
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PO Box 369
Carver MA 02330
(508) 866-3028
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Qualifications
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Physician Assistant with 13 years clinical experience. Now successfully owns and operates Compliant Billing Services, LLC., a medical billing and coding company with an emphasis on compliance, maximizing reimbursement and provider education.
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Education
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1988
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Physician Assistant, Bowman Gray School of Medicine, Winston-Salem, North Carolina
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1986
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Bachelor of Science, St. Michael's College, Winooski Vermont
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Employment
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2000-
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Manager, Compliant Billing Services, LLC. Providing medical billing, coding, E/M audits, provider education and consulting services. Extensive training as coder and reimbursement specialist.
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2001-
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Physician Assistant, Harbour Medical Associates, Weymouth MA. Work in Urgent Care setting. Procedure oriented, and independent.
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1995-2001
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Physician Assistant, South Carver Medical Associates, Carver MA. Examined and treated patients from newborn to geriatric. Minor procedures and suturing done in the office. Position also involved the management of Nursing Home patients. Worked on billing and reimbursement issues and trained providers on E/M coding, documentation and appropriate use of modifiers.
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1996-1999
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Physician Assistant, Harvard Pilgrim/ Harvard Vanguard Health Center. Worked in the urgent care department. Examined and treated patients under supervision of Physician. Worked efficiently in fast paced environment. IV, splinting and suturing skills.
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1989-1995
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Physician Assistant, Dimock Community Health Center, Roxbury, MA. Position involved working in adult, pediatric and teen clinics. Worked independently and coordinated care with multidisciplinary team. Served as chairperson to the Quality Assurance committee and helped organize an employee health clinic.
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1988-1993
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Physician Assistant, Goldberg Medical Associates/ EMSA Correctional Care, Boston MA Worked part time in correctional facilities in Massachusetts. Duties included physical examinations and acute care to inmates.
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1988-1989
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Physician Assistant, University Hospital, Boston MA. Worked in Respiratory Care Center as part of a multidisciplinary team. Duties included admission histories and physical examinations, daily rounds with attending physician, daily progress notes, performing minor procedures, and discharge summaries for ventilator dependent patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and neuromuscular disorders
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1983-1986
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Emergency Medical Technician, certified at defibrillation level. Served as Captain and representative to the Vermont Ambulance District Board.
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Certifications
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National Commission for Certification of Physician Assistants
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1988-present
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Certified Professional Coder, AAPC 2002. |
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Publications
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"Coding Challenges For PA's", ADVANCE for Physician Assistants magazine September 2001
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"The Challenge of Coding for PA's", Massachusetts Association of Physician Assistants Newsletter, October 2001
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Professional Organizations
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American Academy of Physician Assistants
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Massachusetts Association of Physician Assistants, member of Legislative and Reimbursement Committee |
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American Academy of Professional Coders
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Medical Group Management Association |
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American Health Information Management Association |
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American Medical Billing Association |
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References
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Furnished upon request
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