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Angela Bookout
Sun City West,AZ
Summary
Dedicated and service-oriented medical coder with over 10 years of experience in dynamic healthcare environments, consistently delivering precise and efficient coding results. Expertise in managing sensitive information with utmost confidentiality while adhering to HIPAA regulations. Recognized for exceptional attention to detail and a strong understanding of health information technology systems, contributing to enhanced operational efficiency and compliance. Committed to improving patient care through accurate coding practices and fostering effective communication within multidisciplinary teams.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Inpatient CODING SPECIALIST III
St. Charles Health System
Bend, OR
01.2015 - Current
- Perform inpatient coding for 4 hospital facilities using EPIC and 3M encoder program.
- Contributor to Emergency department and Observation coding.
- Summarize medical record information in compliance with CMS requirements and SCHS abstracting procedures.
- Assist in training staff Emergency department on new processes and protocols, which deliver higher accuracy and quicker coding.
PRE-AUTHORIZATION
Central Oregon Radiology
Bend, OR
01.2013 - 01.2015
- Processed insurance verifications for approximately 45 accounts daily.
- Collaborated closely with Referrals/Authorization departments at referring offices to obtain required paperwork as needed.
MEDICAL TRANSCRIPTION
01.2013 - 01.2014
- Transcribed approximately 75 charts daily with 95% accuracy for 17 radiology physicians.
- Updated and maintained patient files: Merged accounts, corrected inaccurate information, and updated physician information to make sure files was delivered to all involved parties.
INTERNSHIP
Skyline Hospital
White Salmon, WA
01.2012
- Organized, tagged, and archived patient records for the entire hospital system and retrieved files for medical personnel.
- Analyzed records for completeness, accuracy and compliance with regulations; purged outdated files per hospital policy.
- Digitally transcribed discharge summaries, approximately 2 daily.
Education
Associates of Science - Health Information Technology
Central Oregon Community College
Bend, OR01-2013
Skills
- Accurate medical transcription
- Healthcare coding
- Medical coding expertise
- Data organization
- HIPAA compliance
- Records management systems
- Healthcare billing
- Information release management
- Project coordination
- MS Office proficiency
Accomplishments
- Achieved 95% accuracy rate by completing coding with accuracy and efficiency.
Certification
Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) Certification, 2013
Languages
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Inpatient CODING SPECIALIST III
St. Charles Health System
01.2015 - Current
PRE-AUTHORIZATION
Central Oregon Radiology
01.2013 - 01.2015
MEDICAL TRANSCRIPTION
01.2013 - 01.2014
INTERNSHIP
Skyline Hospital
01.2012
Associates of Science - Health Information Technology
Central Oregon Community College