President
Geraldine Cotton, CPC

  I hold a BS degree from Southern New Hampshire University.  I have been a Certified Professional Coder since 1997 and a member of the New Haven Chapter of the AAPC since its inception.

My coding experience spans more than 20 years.  My experience includes that of medical records director at the Community Health Care Plan, which included coding and provider education.  I am a former employee of the Yale University Medical Group where I was employed as a team leader for billing and insurance follow up.  For 8 years, I was employed as coder and educator for an orthopedic group.  Presently, I am employed at the Hospital of Saint Raphael, having worked as an outpatient coder since 2001.  I was recently promoted to Senior Coder Analyst/Team Leader for Saint Raphael Faculty Physicians. 

Since becoming a certified coder, I have been an avid supporter of the New Haven Chapter, attending both local and national conferences as well as other educational seminars to advance my coding knowledge. It is my hope that you will give me the opportunity to serve as your President Elect.

Treasurer

Suzanne D’Albero
sjdalbero@yahoo.com

Secretary

Chapter Secretary Nominee
Hillary Marino, CPC
I have worked in Radiation Oncology for 10 years.  Started as an Administrative Assistant and moved up to Managed Care Coordinator.  I have worked in the healthcare field for over 25 years.  I just graduated from Clarkson College in Nebraska, where I earned my Associates Degree in Health Information Management online.  I earned my CPC in 2003

New Member Development Officer
Elizabeth McKenna, CPC
emckenna@srhs.org

Education Officer

Education Officer Nominee
Brenda Fisser, CPC, CPC-H
Brenda has been employed at Yale University School of Medicine for 20 years and is currently the Clinical Practice Manager for the Department of Pediatrics.  Her responsibilities include implementing and monitoring policies and procedures to optimize physician reimbursement for 16 Pediatric Specialties, providing education to all faculty regarding coding and documentation guidelines for all specialties within the department to ensue billing compliance.  Additionally she is responsible for managing the front desk activities for the pediatric clinic sites and works closely with the nurse manager to develop, implement and monitor policies and procedures to ensure the highest quality of patient care and satisfaction.

Brenda earned her CPC in 1999 and CPC-H in 2003, and is a past treasurer of the CT Chapter of the AAPC.