Michelle Ruscher, Cpc
About Michelle Ruscher, Cpc
Michelle Ruscher, CPC, is a Senior Access & Reimbursement Manager at Bristol-Myers Squibb in Cincinnati, Ohio, with over 20 years of experience in revenue cycle management and physician billing.
Current Position at Bristol-Myers Squibb
Michelle Ruscher, CPC, currently holds the position of Senior, Access & Reimbursement Manager at Bristol-Myers Squibb. Located in the Cincinnati, Ohio area, she has been with the company since January 2014. Her role involves overseeing reimbursement support services and providing credentialing oversight and charge master analysis. She also acts as a Vendor Hub Services Liaison and supports market access and sales matrix teams. Additionally, she has proficiency in geographical payer policies for both Ohio and Kentucky.
Previous Experience at Xcenda LLC
Michelle Ruscher worked at Xcenda LLC, an AmerisourceBergen Company, from 2011 to 2014. During her tenure, she served as Manager, Field Reimbursement, managing field reimbursement for Xcenda's Bristol-Myers Squibb Field Team. Her responsibilities included managing reimbursement support services for oncology, rheumatology, and kidney transplant therapies, covering both IV and oral therapies in the Cincinnati, Ohio area.
Background in Revenue Cycle Management
Bringing over 20 years of experience in Revenue Cycle Management, Michelle Ruscher has held multiple roles in the healthcare industry. Before Bristol-Myers Squibb, she worked as a Revenue Cycle Management Consultant for Independent Consultant Physician Billing from 2010 to 2011. She also served as Director of Billing Operations at the University of Cincinnati Physicians-Department of Internal Medicine from 2001 to 2010. Earlier in her career, she was an Accounts Receivable Manager at Managed Care Service from 1996 to 2001.
Educational Background and Certifications
Michelle Ruscher studied at Cincinnati State, earning a degree in Business Management Technology from 2011 to 2017. She is a Certified Professional Coder (CPC) through the American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC), accredited by the American Academy of Professional Coders. Additionally, she studied Business/Managerial Economics and Project Management Technology.
Specialized Expertise and Contributions
Throughout her career, Michelle Ruscher has developed staff productivity measures and business analytics reporting systems. She has conducted compliance education and monitoring within clinical operations. Her extensive experience also includes managing reimbursement support services for specialized therapies, including oncology, rheumatology, and kidney transplants.