EPIC
Althea Williamson
Certified Coding Specialist
Ruskin,FL
Summary
Polished professional manages multiple tasks uilizes electronic medical record systems, and provides excellent customer service to patients and staff. Adheres to medical records policies and procedures to comply with HIPAA regulations. Track record of effectively troubleshooting issues and maintaining patient confidentiality. Organized and dependable candidate. Confident Medical Coder adheres to data confidentiality and privacy rules in all workflows and promotes dynamic interpersonal skills.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Physician Coding Specialist
Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital
St. Petersburg, FL
02.2021 - 02.2023
- Reviewed outpatient records and interpreted documentation to identify diagnoses and procedures.
- Reviewed, analyzed, and managed coding of diagnostic and treatment procedures contained in outpatient medical records.
- Verified signatures and checked medical charts for accuracy and completion.
- Utilized active listening, interpersonal, and telephone etiquette skills when communicating with others.
- Resourcefully used various coding books, procedure manuals, and on-line encoders.
- Trained and mentored junior coders to support growth and development amd apply high-quality coding practices.
- Correctly coded and billed medical claims for various hospital and nursing facilities.
- Followed up with medical staff regarding missing information in patient records.
- Maintained accuracy, completeness, and security for medical records and health information.
- Verified accuracy of patient information in medical records.
- Assisted in training new staff on medical record processing and filing procedures.
- Researched and resolved medical record discrepancies.
- Utilized electronic medical record systems to store, retrieve and process patient data.
- Used classification manuals to gain additional knowledge of disease and diagnoses processes.
- Input data into computer programs and filing systems.
- Communicated with insurance companies to research and resolved coding discrepancies.
- Interacted with physicians and other healthcare staff to ask questions regarding patient services.
Medical Coding and Billing Specialist
Bayfront Health St. Petersburg
St. Petersburg, FL
04.2018 - 12.2019
- Processed insurance company denials by auditing patient files, researching procedures, and diagnostic codes to determine proper reimbursement.
- Attained up-to-date knowledge of coding requirements through continuing education courses and certification renewal.
- Correctly coded and billed medical claims for various hospital and nursing facilities.
- Utilized active listening, interpersonal, and telephone etiquette skills when communicating with others.
- Resourcefully used various coding books, procedure manuals, and on-line encoders.
- Reviewed outpatient records and interpreted documentation to identify diagnoses and procedures.
- Reviewed, analyzed, and managed coding of diagnostic and treatment procedures contained in outpatient medical records.
- Interacted with physicians and other healthcare staff to ask questions regarding patient services.
- Verified signatures and checked medical charts for accuracy and completion.
- Communicated with insurance companies to research and resolved coding discrepancies.
- Reviewed medical records for completeness and filed records in alphabetic and numeric order.
- Verified accuracy of patient information in medical records.
- Maintained accuracy, completeness, and security for medical records and health information.
- Assisted in training new staff on medical record processing and filing procedures.
- Communicated effectively with staff, patients, and insurance companies by email and telephone.
- Used classification manuals to gain additional knowledge of disease and diagnoses processes.
- Followed up with medical staff regarding missing information in patient records.
- Utilized electronic medical record systems to store, retrieve and process patient data.
- Scanned and uploaded medical records into electronic medical records system.
- Researched and resolved medical record discrepancies.
Education
Medical Billing And Coding
Pinellas Technical Education Center
St. Petersburg, FL 01.2014 - 11.2015
Associate Degree - Health Information Technology
Saint Petersburg College
St. Petersburg, FL 07.2022 - Current
Skills
Records management
Coding error resolution
Medical claims coding
Records review
Medical billing code accuracy
Analytical and Critical Thinking
Data Entry
Organization and Time Management
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Systems
Surgery, Inpatient, Outpatient, Same Day Surgery, Office Visits and Minor procedures coding
Software
AthenaHealth
Cerner
Code Assist
EncoderPro
Craneware
Certification
CCS - Certified Coding Specialist
Timeline
Associate Degree - Health Information Technology
Saint Petersburg College
07.2022 - Current
Physician Coding Specialist
Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital
02.2021 - 02.2023
Medical Coding and Billing Specialist
Bayfront Health St. Petersburg
04.2018 - 12.2019
Medical Billing And Coding
Pinellas Technical Education Center
01.2014 - 11.2015