Angela Kelly
Springfield,MO
Summary
Certified Medical Coder with expertise in HIPAA compliance and documentation review. Committed to maintaining coding accuracy and enhancing team collaboration. Dedicated medical coding professional with over 5 years of experience in coding accuracy, insurance verification, and regulatory compliance. Proficient in training staff and resolving discrepancies, ensuring quality documentation that supports optimal reimbursement.
Overview
1
1
Certification
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Medical Coder
Cox Health South
Springfield, Missouri
04.2018 - Current
- Assigned appropriate codes to diagnoses and procedures using industry standards.
- Verified proper coding, sequencing of diagnoses, and accuracy of procedures.
- Reviewed medical records to ensure coding accuracy and regulatory compliance.
- Maintained coding accuracy by staying updated on changes in policies and regulations.
- Accurately assigned codes using software and official print copy of code book.
- Collaborated with billing departments to resolve discrepancies in coded information.
- Reviewed account information to confirm patient and insurance information is accurate and complete.
- Trained staff on proper coding techniques to align with industry standards.
- Maintained updated knowledge of coding requirements, which included continuing education and certification renewal.
- Ensured HIPAA compliance when handling confidential patient information.
Registered Medical Assistant
Cox Health Center
Springfield, Missouri
10.2014 - 04.2018
- Administered medications and vaccinations according to physician orders.
- Administered injections under direct supervision of a physician or nurse practitioner.
- Assisted healthcare providers with patient examinations and treatments.
- Assisted physicians in exams, treatments, and procedures.
- Maintained accurate and confidential patient records in electronic systems.
- Maintained clinical records according to HIPAA regulations.
- Maintained confidentiality of patient information in accordance with HIPAA regulations.
- Prepared exam rooms with necessary supplies and equipment for procedures.
- Prepared treatment rooms for patients by cleaning surfaces and restocking supplies.
- Ordered and stocked supplies to ensure exam rooms were equipped for patient care.
- Performed patient assessments, including vital signs and medical history documentation.
- Educated patients on treatment plans and preventive care measures.
- Collaborated with medical staff to enhance patient care services consistently.
- Led patients to exam rooms, answered general questions and prepared patients for physician by explaining process.
- Collected specimens for laboratory testing according to accepted standards.
- Documented notes during patient visits.
- Relayed patient messages to physicians regarding concerns and treatment updates to facilitate timely care.
- Answered incoming calls, responded to inquiries, and scheduled follow-up visits.
- Contacted pharmacies to submit and refill patients' prescriptions.
- Verified insurance coverage and processed payments from patients.
- Assisted with administrative duties such as filing paperwork and preparing documents for review by physicians or other healthcare providers.
- Participated in team meetings to identify workflow improvements and enhance patient outcomes.
- Ensured all medical equipment was functioning properly prior to use.
- Replaced wound dressings to promote healing and prevent infection. Checked wounds to prevent infection and check for healing.
Education
Certified Medical Coder - Health Information Management
AAPC
Springfield, MO09-2024
Medical Billing And Coding - Information Technology
Cox College
Springfield, MO04-2018
Associate of Applied Science - Medical Assistant
Vatterott College
MO11-2010
Certified Medical Billing OBGYN - Health Information Management
AAPC
Springfield, MO07-2026
Skills
- Medical coding
- Clinical coding
- Documentation review
- Claims management
- Electronic health records
- Insurance verification
- Patient record management
- HIPAA compliance
- Attention to detail
- Team collaboration
- Medical coding certification
Certification
- Registered Medical Assistant
- Certified Medical Coder
Timeline
Certified Medical Coder
Cox Health South
04.2018 - Current
Registered Medical Assistant
Cox Health Center
10.2014 - 04.2018
Certified Medical Coder - Health Information Management
AAPC
Medical Billing And Coding - Information Technology
Cox College
Associate of Applied Science - Medical Assistant
Vatterott College
Certified Medical Billing OBGYN - Health Information Management
AAPC