Karen A. Hurley, BS, CMM, CPC, CNA, LE
Tel: (941) 776-4822
7738 110th Ave E
Parrish, FL 34219
Email: karenhurley@hpmsi.com
Fax: (240) 368-0059
https://www.linkedin.com/pub/karen-hurley/a2/580/68a
SUMMARY: Successful owner and manager of healthcare administration services organization with
20 years of experience. Ability to manage $3 million annually in A/R patient revenues with consistent
85% collection rate in 30 days or less. Skilled educator and researcher for compliance,
reimbursement strategies, and coding and documentation requirements. Polished presenter of
physician level education for healthcare business regulations and implementation. Successful
experience in all phases of medical practice management. Areas of multispecialty expertise in
dermatology, podiatry, OB/GYN, and internal medicine. Expert level knowledge in Medicare
compliance for documentation and billing requirements.
SKILLS:
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All aspects of medical practice management, including human resources, personnel management,
payroll, tax reporting, OSHA, CLIA, and HIPAA compliance implementation and training.
Proficient computer skills – Microsoft Office, Microsoft PowerPoint and Publisher. Excellent
Internet research skills, CodeManager, CodeCorrect. AdvancedMD, CBSI, Medisoft, and other
medical billing systems. Quickbooks, PaperPort, Constant Contact, FilesAnywhere and various
other software programs for business management.
Superior understanding of Medicare, Medicare Advantage Plans, Medicaid, HMO’s and PPO’s from
healthcare service delivery, reimbursement research, and payment.
Excellent knowledge and technical skills of skin care therapy and product/ingredient industry.
Excellent customer service skills for positive outcomes with patients, families, and vendors.
Highly organized in the physician and other providers' credentialing process with state licensing
boards, Medicare, Medicaid, and other health plans.
EXPERIENCE:
1996 – to present
HPMSI
Parrish, FL
President
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Founder and company president of physician billing, management, and reimbursement company
Responsible for all management activities and budget of corporation
Responsible for all compliance aspects and training of employees and physicians’ staff
Provide consulting services to private medical practices, solo and small groups
Expert level coding and compliance consultant for Codingline.com
Nationally known speaker for compliance, coding, billing, and the management of appeals
2005 - 2014
Karen Hurley Skin Care
Waldorf, MD
Owner (Part Time)
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Licensed esthetician in private practice with focus on skin health and basic skin care treatments
Responsible for all aspects of skin care practice - ordering, retail, continuing education
Attend yearly conference in Las Vegas (IECSE) for latest skin care products and developments
Licensed in both Maryland and Florida
2000 - 2015
Codingline.com
Encino, CA
Expert Panelist
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Provided input of coding, reimbursement, compliance, and practice management issues to a paid,
national subscriber-base of podiatric medical professionals on a weekly basis
Responsible for private member inquiries in regards to coding, reimbursement, compliance, and
practice management dilemmas
1995 – 1998, 2014
College of Southern Maryland
LaPlata, MD
Medical Office Operations Instructor
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Developer and Instructor for medical document processing course
Developer and Instructor for medical office operations course
EDUCATION / CREDENTIALS:
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Certified Professional Coder, 1994. American Academy of Professional Coders. Maintain 18
CEU’s per year (one of the first 100 Certified Coders in the US).
Certified Professional Medical Coding Curriculum Instructor – 2002 (retired). American Academy
of Professional Coders.
Certified in Medical Management, 1993. Professional Association of Healthcare Office
Management, (one of the first 50 certified in the US). Maintain 12 CEU’s per year.
Bachelor of Science - Technical Management, Major: Healthcare Services. DeVry University Graduated December 20, 2015 (3.77 GPA).
Associates in Arts Degree – Management, 1993. College of Southern Maryland – La Plata, MD
(Graduated – Dean’s List; 3.7 GPA).
Completed more than 60 credits in Anatomy and Physiology, Biology, and Microbiology
Certified Nursing Assistant - College of Southern Maryland (2013) - Licensed in Florida (2014 #CNA-312267).
Esthetician - Chesapeake School of Esthetics (2005), licensed in Maryland (#93845) and Florida
(2014, #FB9749810). Independent practice for 9 years in the State of Maryland.
AWARDS:
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Recipient of James C. Mitchell Nursing Scholarship – 2012 (2 Semesters); College of Southern
Maryland
Recipient of College of Southern Maryland Foundation – Realize Your Potential Scholarship –
2012 (2 semesters); College of Southern Maryland
Recommended by DeVry Faculty for membership to The National Society of Leadership and
Success (2015).
Recipient of DeVry University Scholarship for Degree Transfer, Summer 2015.
PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS:
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Professional Association of Healthcare Office Management, member since 1992
American Academy of Professional Coders, member since 1993