ANGELA ABLER
WHITEHOUSE
Summary
Experienced medical coder specializing in CPT and ICD-10 coding. Demonstrated success in claims resolution and maintaining compliance with billing regulations. Eager to apply strong attention to detail and effective communication skills to enhance operational efficiency.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Medical coder/Billing Assistant
Pathology Associates of Tyler
Tyler
12.2014 - 12.2025
- Reviewed medical records for accurate coding and compliance.
- Collaborated with healthcare providers to clarify documentation issues.
- Communicated with insurance companies regarding denied claims and corrections.
- Maintained current working knowledge of CPT and ICD-10 coding principles, government regulation, protocols and third-party billing requirements.
- Verified accuracy of procedure codes to ensure proper reimbursement levels.
- Added modifiers as appropriate, coded narrative diagnoses and verified diagnoses.
- Reviewed account information to confirm patient and insurance information is accurate and complete.
- Maintained confidentiality of patient information according to HIPAA regulations.
- Maintained positive working relationship with fellow staff and management.
- Handled incoming calls and directed callers to appropriate department or employee.
- Communicated with insurance companies to verify coverage and claims status.
- Researched discrepancies between customer invoices and payments received.
- Performed insurance verification, pre-certification and pre-authorization.
- Reconciled codes against services rendered.
- Reviewed legal claims for accuracy and issues.
- Input statement information, reconciled accounts and resolved discrepancies.
Medical Office Assistant-billing
Trinity Mother Frances Health System
Tyler
07.2004 - 02.2013
- Managed patient scheduling and appointment coordination to enhance clinic efficiency.
- Processed patient intake paperwork, verifying insurance information with accuracy.
- Assisted healthcare providers with administrative tasks in a high-pressure environment.
- Maintained medical records in accordance with privacy regulations and standards.
- Communicated effectively with patients, addressing inquiries and offering support.
- Utilized electronic health record systems to promptly update patient information.
- Collected co-payments, verified insurance, and gathered information during check-in.
- Led patients to exam rooms, checked vital signs, and prepared them for physician visits.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Medical Billing And Coding
Tyler Junior College
Tyler, TXSkills
- Medical coding
- CPT coding
- ICD-10 coding
- Billing compliance
- Claim resolution
- Insurance verification
- Attention to detail
- Effective communication
- Medical claims coding
- Procedural coding
- Medical terminology
- HIPAA compliance
- Clinical documentation
- Electronic filing system organization
- Troubleshooting abilities
- Team collaboration
Custom Section 1
I have been in the medical profession for over four decades, in many positions. I enjoy being able to take care of patients in every aspect, especially billing, and calling insurance companies to be a voice for the patient when they don't clearly understand why their insurance was billed for a procedure they forgot they had. I get to know the patient personally, and gain their trust, as well as speaking with insurance companies and getting a rapport set up with specific contacts who really understand medical terminology and coding, so we can work together in getting claims appealed and paid, therefore creating a pleasant patient experience.
Timeline
Medical coder/Billing Assistant
Pathology Associates of Tyler
12.2014 - 12.2025
Medical Office Assistant-billing
Trinity Mother Frances Health System
07.2004 - 02.2013
Some College (No Degree) - Medical Billing And Coding
Tyler Junior College