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Sonya W Lewis
Silver Springs,FL
Summary
Dedicated Medical Coder with proven success at the Department of Veterans Affairs, enhancing coding accuracy through meticulous documentation review and collaboration with healthcare professionals. Proficient in all
aspects of coding and HIPAA compliance, I consistently meet deadlines while improving claim approval rates and safeguarding patient privacy.
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
18
years of professional experience
1
Certificate
Work History
Department of Veterans Affairs
Medical Coder
04.2007 - Current
Job overview
- Increased coding accuracy by diligently reviewing medical documentation and applying appropriate codes.
- Resourcefully used various ICD-10-CM, ICD-10-PCS, CPT and HCPC, procedure manuals, and on-line encoders.
- Reviewed patient charts to better understand health histories, diagnoses, and treatments.
- Applied official coding conventions and rules from American Medical Association and Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services to assign diagnostic codes.
- Maintained a high level of productivity while consistently meeting deadlines for claim submissions.
- Collaborated with physicians to obtain necessary documentation, improving claim approval rates.
- Improved patient privacy protection by strictly adhering to HIPAA regulations during coding and billing process.
- Input data into computer programs and filing systems.
Education
Kennebec Valley Community CollegeFairfield, ME
Associate of Arts from Health Information Technology
05-2006
University Overview
- Relevant Coursework:
- Anatomy, Physiology, medical terminology, pharmacology, medical law, public speaking and coding.
Skills
- Strong understanding of medical terminology
- HIPAA adherence
- Proficiency coding ICD-10-CM, PCS, HCPC and CPT
- Proficient in Microsoft Word
- Proficient in 3M encoding
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel
- DSS coding software
- ICD-10-CM documentation expertise
- CPT certification expertise
Certification
- CPC - Certified Professional Coder
Timeline
Medical Coder
Department of Veterans Affairs
04.2007 - Current
Kennebec Valley Community College
Associate of Arts from Health Information Technology
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monetary performance awards
I consistently receive an outstanding yearly performance review for productivity, accuracy, customer service and strong team player skills.
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