Ralph "Les" Johnson
About Ralph "Les" Johnson
Ralph 'Les' Johnson is an Emergency Room Coder at Change Healthcare with a diverse background in medical coding, billing coordination, and project management.
Title
Ralph 'Les' Johnson currently serves as an Emergency Room Coder at Change Healthcare. His role involves accurately coding and processing medical records from emergency room visits, ensuring compliance with healthcare regulations and standards.
Employment Background
Ralph 'Les' Johnson has a diverse career spanning multiple industries. He worked as a Medical Coder at E-Medex, LLC from 2017 to 2019 and held a remote contractor position at New Bedford as a Medical Coder in 2019. Before his medical coding career, he spent 20 years in billing coordination and system operations at Arizona Water Company. Earlier roles include Assistant Manager at Bowling Dynamics and Project Management Data Processing at American Express.
Education and Certifications
Ralph 'Les' Johnson completed his education in Medical Coding & Billing at the US Career Institute in 2016. He holds a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in History from Arizona State University. He is also a Certified Professional Coder (CPC) through the AAPC, showcasing his formal qualifications in the medical coding field.
Skills and Expertise
Ralph 'Les' Johnson has extensive experience in utility operations and public utility regulations. His expertise covers accounts payable management, remittance processes, and billing. He possesses hands-on experience with the EPIC system, IBM AS400 System Management, and Itron Utility Metering System. He is also skilled in planning and implementing cost-saving and performance-improving procedures, as well as in contract negotiations and supplier relations.