Open To Work
Angela Friga
Medical Coder
Battlefield,MO
Work Preference
Summary
Detail-oriented medical coder with ten years of experience in coding operations and medical software. Expertise in denial resolution and EHR proficiency, consistently achieving high accuracy rates. Proven track record of enhancing revenue recovery for healthcare practices through effective coding practices.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Medical Coder
CoxHealth Hospital
Springfield, Missouri
04.2023 - Current
- Certified medical coder for various clinics, including rural family medicine and obstetric practices since June 2022.
- Led coding operations for high-volume clinic with nine providers.
- Achieved and maintained coding accuracy rate exceeding 95%, earning outstanding reviews.
- Reviewed and communicated corrections regarding insurance denials to enhance revenue recovery.
- Excelled in remote work environments since 2022, demonstrating adaptability and efficiency.
- Proficient in MedAptus, Epic, Cerner, IDX, Excel, Teams, Revenue Cycle, and other software.
Medical Billing Specialist
Cox Health hospital
Springfield, MO
07.2015 - 03.2023
- Reviewed and coded charges for inpatient hospitalists.
- Assigned appropriate ICD-10 and CPT codes for various medical procedures.
- Collaborated with healthcare providers to clarify coding discrepancies and documentation.
- Worked denials from insurances, reconciling charges from our providers to catch any missing charges, communicating with various departments in regard to coding issues in a timely manner
Medical receptionist, Medical records
Cox Family Medicine and Associates
springfield, MO
07.2008 - 07.2015
- Worked front and back office in a busy clinic of six primary care providers
- Greeting and checking in patients, gathering patient information, and entering it in our computer system, answering phone calls, scheduling appointments
- Called insurance companies to for prior authorization on medications
- Soley handled medical records requests, and faxes that came through
- Entered charges and posted payments.
Education
Certificate - Certified Professional Coder
AAPC
06-2022
Some College (No Degree) - Criminal Justice
Missouri State University
Springfield, MOHigh School Diploma -
HILLCREST HIGHSCHOOL
SPRINGFIELD, MO05-1998
Skills
- Certified professional coder (CPC)
- ICD-10 coding
- HCPCS coding
- Insurance coding (ICD-9 and CPT)
- Inpatient records coding
- Medical billing
- Denial resolution
- Coding error resolution
- Medical terminology
- EHR proficiency
- Revenue cycle management
- HIPAA compliance
- Medicare insurance regulations
- Proficiency in Epic, MedAptus, Cerner, IDX, Excel, Revenue Cycle, Quadax, Vitalware, Craneware, 3M encoder software
- Training and mentoring
- Continuing education
- Remote collaboration
Timeline
Medical Coder
CoxHealth Hospital
04.2023 - Current
Medical Billing Specialist
Cox Health hospital
07.2015 - 03.2023
Medical receptionist, Medical records
Cox Family Medicine and Associates
07.2008 - 07.2015
Certificate - Certified Professional Coder
AAPC
Some College (No Degree) - Criminal Justice
Missouri State University
High School Diploma -
HILLCREST HIGHSCHOOL