Carolyn M. Hutt has over 25 years of experience in healthcare administration, reimbursement, and education. She currently serves as Acting Director of Reimbursement Support Services at McKesson Specialty Health/US Oncology. She has held various leadership roles in revenue cycle management and has trained healthcare professionals across the country. She maintains numerous certifications in areas such as medical coding, billing, and compliance.
1. CURRICULUM VITAE
Carolyn M. Hutt, CMA(AAMA), CPC, CPC-I
PERSONAL INFORMATION
Year of Birth: 1963
Place of Birth: Lincoln, NE
Citizenship: USA
Marital Status: Divorced, 2 children, 4 grandchildren
Professional Address: US Oncology (01/15/2007-Present)
2495 Sawdust Road #606
The Woodlands, TX 77380
T: 817.559.9446 F: 832-601-6545
PRESENT ACADEMIC RANK AND POSITION
McKesson Specialty Health/US Oncology
Acting Director Reimbursement Support Services Jan ’12 to Present
Practice Administrator, Texas Oncology June ’10 to Jan ‘12
Associate Director Reimbursement Health Information Dept Jan ‘07 to June ‘10
EDUCATION & Training
High School: Rock Port R-II, Rock Port, Mo, graduate 1987
College/University: Omaha College of Health Careers, Omaha NE graduate 1995
Leadership Institute 100, 101, 200, US Oncology, April – July 2009
Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Training, US Oncology, May-June 2009
GEAR Virtual Classroom Training, Gear – TR Clark, June 2009
CERTIFICATIONS
05/1995 to Present, Certified Medical Assistant
09/1998 to Present, Certified Coding Specialist - Physician Based
11/1999 to Present, Certified Pharmacy Technician
02/2001 to Present, Certified Professional Coder
10/2001 to Present, Registered Medical Coder
12/2001 to Present, PMCC Approved Instructor
04/2002 to Present, Certified Compliance Professional
01/2003 to Present, Certificate of Proficiency in Oncology Reimbursement
02/2004 to Present, Certified Medical Coder
01/2007 to Present, Billing Coding Integrity Program
PREVIOUS PROFESSIONAL POSITIONS
2006-2007 Consultant and Author Monthly “Ask Carolyn” Column, US Oncology
2005-2007 Speakers Bureau Oncology Reimbursement, Novartis
2004-2007 Speakers Bureau Oncology Reimbursement, Ortho Biotech
2003-2007 Speakers Bureau Oncology Reimbursement, Amgen
2001-2007 Reimbursement Coordinator, Oncology Hematology West, P.C.
2001-2007 Instructor Continuing Education, Iowa Western Community College
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2001-2007 Instructor Professional Medical Coding, Iowa Western Community College
2001-2007 Presenter Oncology specific audio-seminars, The Coding Institute
1998-2001 Coding Supervisor, Willis and Willis, LTD
1999-2000 Instructor Medical Assisting program, Iowa Western Community College
1998-1999 Instructor Medical Assisting program, Alegent Health School of Medical Assisting
1996-1998 Billing Supervisor, Medical Clinic, PC
1997-1998 Instructor Medical Assisting program, Omaha College of Health Careers
1994-1996 Certified Medical Assistant, Alegent Health
1991-1995 Certified Pharmacy Technician, Keystone Pharmacy
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS AND SOCIETIES
American Academy of Professional Coders
American Health Information Management Association
American Association of Medical Assistants
Practice Management Institute
American Pharmaceutical Association
American Hospital Association
Health Care Compliance Association
Pharmacy Technician Certification Board
Iowa Pharmacy Association
Association of Registered Medical Professionals, Advisory Board member
Association of Community Cancer Centers
American Society of Clinical Oncology
Medical Group Management Association
National Association of Professional Women
EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES
Curriculum/Course Development
Professional Medical Coding Curriculum, McKesson Specialty Health
Toolkits/Tutorials – Clinical Trials and Revenue Cycle Management – US Oncology
On-Line Tutorials – Revenue Cycle, E/M, Drug Administration – US Oncology
Medical Assisting program, Alegent Health School of Medical Assisting
Professional Medical Coding Curriculum, Iowa Western Community College
Continuing Education Seminars, Iowa Western Community College
Instructors Resource Manual, Adams Guide to Coding, Elsevier Publishing
Teaching Activities
Provider Education Series, McKesson Specialty Health
PMCC, McKesson Specialty Health
PMCC, Independent Classes
Physician E/M Mini-Series, US Oncology
SME, Revenue Cycle Fundamentals, Leadership Institute, US Oncology
Professional Medical Coding Curriculum, Iowa Western Community College
Adjunct Faculty Medical Assisting Program, Iowa Western Community College
Beginning ICD-9, Iowa Western Community College
Beginning CPT, Iowa Western Community College
E/M Chart Auditing, Iowa Western Community College
Charting and Documentation, Iowa Western Community College
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Advanced ICD-9, Iowa Western Community College
Advanced CPT, Iowa Western Community College
Medicare Rules and Regulations, Iowa Western Community College
Oncology Coding and Reimbursement, Iowa Western Community College
Consultations
US Oncology
Consultant and Author Monthly “Ask Carolyn” Column April 2006 to Jan 2007
Consultant for “Billing Tips” for OPS practices Jan 2007 to March 2007
PRESENTATIONS ON NATIONAL LEVEL
US Oncology – Presentations and Audio-Conferences
New Physician E/M – 4/12
E/M Medical Necessity and Documentation – 4/12
Addressing Operational Challenges in Research – 6/10
E/M Medical Necessity and Documentation – 5/10
E/M Updates 2010 – 4/10
Consults and Medicare – 2/10
E/M 2010 – A Look at the Year Ahead – 1/10
2010 Medical and Radiation Oncology Updates – 12/09
Best Practices in Managing Patient Assistances – 12/09
E/M 2010 A look at the Year Ahead – 12/09
Physician E/M – Hematology Style – 10/09
2010 ICD-9 Coding Update – 9/09
Providing Best in Class Financial Care – 7/09
Locum Tenens and MLP’s – 6/09
Best Practices in Drug Administration and Charge Capture – 5/09
E/M Auditing from Start to Finish – 4/09
Physician E/M Education – 3/09
Best Practices in Financial Care – 2/09
Research Outlining the Operational Challenges – 1/09
2009 CPT/HCPCS updates for Medical and Radiation Oncology – 12/08
2008 FAQs Radiation Oncology – 11/08
2009 ICD-9 Coding Update – 09/08
Improving Financial Counseling/Care – 08/08
Surgical Coding Part 2 – 07/08
Surgical Coding Part 1 – 07/08
Locum Tenens and Mid-Level Providers – 6/08
Infusion Confusion and iKnowMed Charge Capture – 06/08
Medicaid Billing Challenges – 5/08
Revenue Cycle Fundamentals – Teaming with PQE – 5/08
Address the Operational Challenges of Research Billing – 4/08
Oncology University – 04/07, 11/07
Revenue Cycle Management
Patient Financial Care – 05/07
Claim Dev and Review Process – 07/07
Putting an End to Denials – 08/07
Monitoring and Measuring Progress – 10/07
PQRI – Moving Forward with Successful Implementation – 06/07
ESA Update – 05/07
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NPI – Get It, Share It, Use It – 03/07
Oncology Reimbursement Solutions – Presentations and Audio-Conferences
Addressing the Operational Challenges in Research Billing – 8/09
Providing Best in Class Financial Care – 7/09
Locum Tenens and MLP’s – 6/09
Best Practices in Drug Administration and Charge Capture – 5/09
E//M Auditing from Start to Finish – 4/09
Best Practices in Drug Administration and Charge Capture – 5/09
Locum Tenens and MLP’s – 6/09
The Coding Institute -- Audio conferences
Medical Oncology Reimbursement Made Easy – 6/02
2003 Oncology Coding Reimbursement and Compliance Update – 12/02
Winning Strategies for Oncology Reimbursement – 3/03
Advanced Documentation and Coding Strategies for Radiation Oncology – 4/03
Successful Oncology Reimbursement Strategies for Facility and MD Services – 8/03
Successful Medical Oncology Coding and Reimbursement – 9/03
Medical Oncology – How Will 2004 Affect You – 12/03?
Medicare Reform and Oncology: How to Optimize Reimbursement in 2004 – 1/04
Beginning Medical Oncology – 2/04
Advanced Coding and Reimbursement Strategies for Medical Oncology – 3/04
Medicare Modernization Act Update for Oncology – 6/04
2005 Oncology Codes Update – 12/04
Reimbursement Alert for Oncology – 1/05
G-Code Reimbursement & Appeals Process – 4/05
Appeals process for Oncology – 5/05
2006 ICD-9 for Oncology – 9/05
2006 CPT for Oncology – 12/05
Surefire Tactics to Bolster Oncology Pay-up – 2/06
Hematology Coding and Billing – 9/06
How to Bill for Off-Label Drug Use and Get Paid – 9/06
Accurate Neoplasm Coding – 11/06
2007 Oncology CPT/ICD-9 Update – 12/06
Pharmacia – Education
Coding Boot Camp and CPC Exam – 10/02
PRESENTATIONS ON LOCAL LEVEL
US Oncology Leadership Institute
Revenue Cycle Fundamentals – 4/08
Revenue Cycle Fundamentals – 5/08
Revenue Cycle Fundamentals – 6/08
Revenue Cycle Fundamentals – 7/08
Revenue Cycle Fundamentals – 8/08
Revenue Cycle Fundamentals – 9/08
Revenue Cycle Fundamentals – 10/08
Revenue Cycle Fundamentals – 11/08
Revenue Cycle Fundamentals – 1/09
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F.I.R.M.S. – 9/08
K.C.C.C. – 9/08
Research Billing
A.O.A. – 9/08
Billing and Coding Best Practices
A.O.A. – 9/08
ICD-9 Coding
Texas Oncology – 5/10
PUBLICATIONS
2005 – Instructors Resource Manual, Adams Guide to Coding, Elsevier Publishing
2005 to 2007 – Publisher Medicat, AAMA Nebraska Chapter
2005 to 2007 – Contribution to multiple articles for Coding Institute and Part B News
2006 to 2007 – Author monthly articles for US Oncology Practice Plus “Ask
Carolyn” column associated with reimbursement plus Q & A.
April – “Off-Label Chemotherapy Regimens – What Are You
Doing?”
May – “Do You Suffer From Infusion Confusion?”
June/July – “What Does October 2006 Have In Store For You?”
August – “Are You Collecting Your Additional Reimbursement?”
September – “What Does 2007 Mean To Your Practice?”
October – “Are You Looking At Your Contracts?”
November/December – “2007 Has Been Finalized – Are You
Ready?”
2007 – Author of articles for Office Advisor by US Oncology
August – “Financial Counselors – Who Are They and How Do
They Benefit Your Practice”
AWARDS AND PRESENTATIONS
02/2004 Manchester Who’s Who Executive and Professional Registry
04/2004 American Biographical Institute Woman of the Year for Outstanding
Accomplishments to Date
11/2005 American Biographical Institute Woman of the Year Honoring Community
Service and Professional Achievement
11/2005 Cambridge Who’s Who Executive and Professional Registry
02/2006 American Biographical Institute 21st Century Award for Achievement
Education – Medical Billing and Compliance
07/2007 Cambridge Who’s Who Executive and Professional Registry
02/2009 American Biographical Institute Woman of the Year in Education
02/2009 Continental Who’s Who Registry of National Business Leaders
09/2009 US Oncology Customer Service Award
03/2012 National Association of Professional Women ‘Woman of the Year’
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4/2012 Worldwide Who’s Who Honored Member Registry of Executives & Professionals
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