Angela Gregie

• Validated accuracy of diagnosis codes as well as modifiers used on claims before final submission to payer and insurance companies.
• Reviewed patient medical records for accuracy, completeness and compliance with coding regulations.
• Collaborated with other departments such as billing, clinical documentation improvement, quality assurance to ensure accurate coding practices are being followed.
• Verified accuracy of procedure codes to ensure proper reimbursement levels.
• Maintained confidentiality of patient information according to HIPAA regulations.
• Maintained up-to-date knowledge of coding changes, updates, and new rules.
• Maintained current working knowledge of CPT and ICD-10 coding principles, government regulation, protocols and third-party billing requirements.
• Applied coding rules established by American Medical Association and Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services for assignment of procedural codes.
• Quickly responded to staff and client inquiries regarding CPT codes.
• Read through patient health data, histories, physician diagnoses and treatments to gain understanding for coding purposes.

• Performed patient scheduling and registration functions to serve as initial contact point for medical office visits.
• Facilitated communication between patients and various departments and staff.
• Helped address client complaints through timely corrective actions and appropriate referrals.
• Followed document protocols to safeguard confidentiality of patient records.

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• Utilized knowledge of electronic medical record systems and medical terminology to perform diverse data entry tasks.

• Recorded, reported and posted test results using Epic.
• Prepared samples for shipping and disposed of bodily fluids in proper containers.
• Devoted special emphasis to punctuality and worked to maintain outstanding attendance record, consistently arriving to work ready to start immediately.
• Worked closely with Medical Lab Techs to maintain optimum levels of communication to effectively and efficiently complete projects.
• Actively listened to customers, handled concerns quickly and escalated major issues to supervisor.
• Used Microsoft Word and other software tools to create documents and other communications.
• Processed patient specimens according to priority and documented results.

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• Tracked collected specimens by initialing, dating and noting times of collection.