ANDREA COTTON
VINEYARD
Summary
Competent Certified Medical Coder with 15 years of experience in handling a wide variety of medical coding and billing tasks. A Motivated and hardworking individual with excellent multitasking abilities. Polished professional that manages electronic medical record systems and provides excellent customer service to patients and staff.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Medical Coder
Sutherland Global Healthcare
02.2022 - Current
- Accurately coding Emergency Room medical records and assigning appropriate ICD-10 and CPT codes for Physician Billing, Radiology, and Specialty Services preformed with the Emergency Room.
- Maintaining compliance with Sutherland's regulations by staying up-to-date on the latest changes in medical coding guidelines.
- Maintaining updated knowledge of coding requirements, through continuing education and certification renewal with AAPC.
- Protect patient confidentiality by adhering strictly to HIPAA regulations when handling sensitive information related to medical records, treatments, and diagnoses while working remotely.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives within the coding department by actively participating in team meetings, trainings, and sharing best practices with colleagues.
Certified Medical Coder and Biller
Kids On The Move - University Childhood Learning Center
09.2018 - 08.2023
- Accurately coded ABA therapy resulting in clean claim submissions. Handled all Medicaid clients submission within the practice as well as the payment posting.
- Played a key role in achieving department goals related to claims submission, collections, and overall financial performance by consistently meeting or exceeding individual targets for accuracy and productivity.
- Provided support to billing team members, helping resolve complex issues and improve overall performance.
- Participated in regular team meetings to discuss challenges, share solutions, and foster an environment of collaboration among colleagues.
Certified Medical Coder
Utah Valley Regional Medical Center NICU
10.2018 - 02.2022
- Accurately coded NICU medical records and assigned appropriate CPT, ICD-10, and HCPCS codes for Neonatologist and Ophthalmology inpatient billing.
- Maintained compliance with Utah Valley NICU regulations by staying up-to-date on the latest changes in medical coding guidelines and conventions.
- Maintaining updated knowledge through continuing education and certification renewals with AAPC.
- Protected patient confidentiality by adhering to HIPAA regulations while working both in office and remotely.
- Maintained a close working relationship with the Neonatologist Physicians along side of the NICU team by participating in team meeting and trainings.
Life Flight Medical Coder
Guardian Flight
12.2017 - 09.2018
- Diligently reviewed Life Flight documentation and applied appropriate CPT, ICD-9, and HCPCS codes.
- Resourcefully used flight team, coding books, procedure manuals, and on-line encoders to ensure accuracy.
- Applied official coding conventions and rules from American Medical Association and Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services per Alaska guidelines.
- Reviewed, analyzed, and managed coding of treatment and procedures that took place during Life Flight Trip.
- Maintained a high level of productivity while consistently meeting deadlines for claim submissions.
- Ensured compliance with industry regulations and guidelines by staying up-to-date on the latest coding changes for Alaska.
Medical Billing
Central Valley Medical Center
03.2012 - 12.2017
- Provided medical billing and coding duties.
- Maintained knowledge of standardized medical billing codes.
- Contacted insurance companies for patient medical billing operations.
- Submitted patient statements and medical billing to insurance companies.
- Entered procedure codes and diagnosis codes into medical billing software.
- Improved patient satisfaction by promptly addressing and resolving medical billing disputes.
- Maintained compliance with all regulatory guidelines pertaining to medical billing practices.
Education
Certification for CPC - Medical Coding And Billing
AAPC
Salt Lake City, UT01.2017
Graduate -
Juab High School
01.1991
Skills
- Cerner Revenue Cycle
- Power Chart
- Image Trend
- ICD-10, CPT, and HCPCS coding
- Medical Terminology
- Electronic Health Records
- Revenue Cycle Management
- Attention to Detail
- Communication
- Diagnostic Coding Accuracy
- HIPAA compliance awareness
References
- Ryan LeCheminant, Supervisor at Utah Valley Hospital, 801.357.3361
- Sherra Carter, HR at Diamond Ranch Academy in Hurricane Utah, 435-660-9764
- Dr. Brandon Bradford, Owner and Chiropractor at Nephi Chiropractic Clinic, 435-623-7400
Certification
- CPC - Certified Professional Coder
Timeline
Certified Medical Coder
Sutherland Global Healthcare
02.2022 - Current
Certified Medical Coder
Utah Valley Regional Medical Center NICU
10.2018 - 02.2022
Certified Medical Coder and Biller
Kids On The Move - University Childhood Learning Center
09.2018 - 08.2023
Life Flight Medical Coder
Guardian Flight
12.2017 - 09.2018
Medical Billing
Central Valley Medical Center
03.2012 - 12.2017
Certification for CPC - Medical Coding And Billing
AAPC
Graduate -
Juab High School