Andrea Mejia
Banning,CA
Summary
Experienced Out-Patient (some in-patient) hospital Medical Coder trained in ICD-9, ICD-10 and HCPCS coding. Strong attention to detail, accurate reporting and keen understanding of current billing procedures and updates.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Sr. Certified Coder
Adventist Health Feather River
09.2013 - Current
- Reviewed out-patient medical documents of diagnosis and procedures and assigned ICD-10, and CPT according to coding guidelines.
- Reviewed out-patient medical documents of diagnosis and procedures and assigned ICD-10 diagnosis, verified charges and consulted with Billing and Medical Records to adjust incorrect charges and missing, incomplete or inaccurate progress notes.
- Created Excel Sheet template to streamline Wound Care correction requests
- Ability to work in a number of different encounter types including: Out Patient Surgery, Observation, Emergency Department and Ancillary *trained in Inpatient.
- Supported successful audits by providing accurate documentation and demonstrating compliance with industry standards.
- Consulted with physicians on documentation that was incomplete, inaccurate or required further diagnosis specification.
- Collaborated to develop comprehensive training materials for potential new Wound Care coders to increasing proficiency levels.
- Have a yearly average above 100% on productivity tracking
Education
HIM/Medical Coding
Loma Linda University School of Allied Health
Loma Linda, CA08.2013
Skills
- Certified Coding Specialist (CCS)
- 3M Encoder
- Ambulatory Surgery Coding
- Medical Terminology Familiarity
- Hospital Inpatient and Outpatient Records
Certification
- CCS - Certified Coding Specialist
Timeline
Sr. Certified Coder
Adventist Health Feather River
09.2013 - Current
HIM/Medical Coding
Loma Linda University School of Allied Health
- CCS - Certified Coding Specialist
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