Kathleen A. Hargreaves, CPA/CFP, Receives CPC Credential

Aug. 12, 2011 - PRLog -- The CPC® credential is the gold standard for medical coding and represents an individual of high professional integrity who has passed coding certification examination sponsored by the American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC).  A Certified Professional Coder has proven by rigorous examination and experience that they know how to read a medical chart and assign the correct diagnosis, procedure and supply code for a wide variety of clinical cases and services.

Ms Hargreaves leads Kerkering Barberio’s Healthcare Advisory segment.  With the CPC® credential, she is able to consult with physicians and their practices on a variety of coding and chart auditing issues while maintaining compliance with Federal and State regulations, and they are assured of work of the utmost quality standard.

Kerkering, Barberio & Co. is one of the largest independent certified public accounting firms in Southwest Florida and offers a wide range of services to businesses, organizations, and individuals.  The firm has been serving clients since 1972.  Kerkering, Barberio & Co. has two locations: one at 1990 Main Street, Suite 801, Sarasota, FL, and one in Lakewood Ranch at 6320 Venture Drive, Suite 203, Lakewood Ranch, FL.

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