Sharon Phillips, CPC, CEMC

Sharon Phillips, CPC, CEMC has a diverse work experience in the field of medical coding and billing. Sharon started their career in 1996 as a Front Office staff at the Hematology-Oncology Medical Group of the San Fernando Valley. Here, they were responsible for scheduling patients, authorizing and scheduling procedures, and handling paperwork. After eight years, they moved on to work at the Colorado Blood & Cancer Center as a Prior Auth, where they obtained prior authorizations, scheduled radiology tests and procedures, and assisted in front office duties.

In 2006, Sharon joined General & Vascular Surgeons, PC where they worked as a Surgery Coordinator/Patient Care Coordinator. In this role, they obtained prior authorizations, scheduled surgeries and procedures, coordinated with various medical entities, and provided proper coding. Sharon also held the role of Coding & Billing where they were responsible for coding surgical procedures, inputting charges, sending statements, and educating patients on their financial responsibilities.

In 2012, Sharon joined Valley Surgical Clinics as a Coder, where they coded for 13 surgeons and assisted with billing and claim corrections. Sharon also educated and advised physicians on coding guidelines.

Then, in 2014, they worked as a Medical Coder for Queens Hospital, coding for trauma and general surgeons and educating physicians on coding guidelines. Lastly, Sharon worked at Mountain Park Health Center as a Medical Coder, responsible for coding for Internal Health, Family Practice, and Women's Health providers, as well as advising physicians on proper coding guidelines.

Throughout their career, Sharon has gained extensive experience in medical coding, billing, prior authorizations, scheduling, and patient care coordination. Sharon is a certified professional coder (CPC) and certified evaluation and management coder (CEMC), demonstrating their expertise and commitment to the field.

Sharon Phillips, CPC, CEMC began their education in 1974 at Carlsbad High School in New Mexico, where they completed their secondary education. Following this, Sharon attended New Mexico State University-Carlsbad from 1976 to 1978, earning an Associate of Arts (A.A.) degree. The field of study for their associate degree is not specified in the provided information.