Alexa Medina
ALBUQUERQUE,NM
Summary
Supervised and guided medical coding teams in both hospital and clinic settings, ensuring accurate and compliant coding practices. I conducted audits, provided training, and collaborated with healthcare providers to improve documentation. Additionally, I handled coding tasks during high-volume periods, contributing to operational efficiency. My expertise extended to HCC and risk adjustment coding, where I ensured compliance with regulatory standards and supported accurate risk adjustment scoring.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
2
2
Certification
Work History
Coding Quality Analyst
Aetna
06.2024 - Current
- Reviewed and validated ICD-10-CM codes to capture chronic conditions and comorbidities for accurate risk adjustment scoring.
- Conducted detailed audits of medical records to ensure accurate HCC coding and compliance with risk adjustment guidelines.
- Collaborated with coding staff and healthcare providers to address errors and implement corrective actions.
- Conducted detailed audits of medical records to ensure accurate HCC coding and compliance with risk adjustment guidelines.
Medical Coding Supervisor
University of New Mexico Hospital
07.2022 - 04.2024
- Collaborated with physicians, clinical teams, and administrative staff to ensure accurate documentation and coding practices.
- Performed on-site coding audits to determine accuracy and compliance with coding guidelines.
- Trained and mentored junior coders to support growth and development and apply high-quality coding practices. Ensuring 95%+ quality.
- Generated reports to identify coding trends and discrepancies.
- Participated in meetings with leadership to report on department performance and recommend improvements.
- Assisted during holidays and peak times by coding to maintain efficiency and workflow.
Medical Coder I
University of New Mexico Hospital
01.2021 - 07.2022
- Reviewed outpatient records and interpreted documentation to identify diagnoses and procedures.
- Monitored changes in coding regulations to provide recommendations for compliance.
- Interacted with physicians and other healthcare staff to ask questions regarding patient services.
- Maintained 95% accuracy, completeness, and security for medical records and health information.
- Participated in professional webinars and educational sessions to maintain up-to-date knowledge of medical coding guidelines and industry standards.
- Specialties include OBGYN, Psych, Primary care, Pediatric etc.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Public Health Education
University of New Mexico
Albuquerque, NM05-2022
Skills
- EHR systems
- ICD-10CM
- Communication & Collaboration
- Detail-Oriented Approach
- Proficient in Microsoft Programs
- Organization & time management
- Audit and analysis skills
- Independent worker
- Medical terminology
Certification
- CPC - Certified Professional Coder
- CRC - Certified Risk Adjustment Coder
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Work Preference
Work Type
Full TimeWork Location
RemoteImportant To Me
Career advancementWork from home optionCompany CultureTimeline
Coding Quality Analyst
Aetna
06.2024 - Current
Medical Coding Supervisor
University of New Mexico Hospital
07.2022 - 04.2024
Medical Coder I
University of New Mexico Hospital
01.2021 - 07.2022
Bachelor of Science - Public Health Education
University of New Mexico
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