Medical Coder with 12 years experience in hospital inpatient/outpatient surgery coding and
physician billing. Certified in ICD-9 and ICD-10. Familiar with commercial and private insurance
carriers.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Medical Coding Specialist
Maxim Healthcare Staffing
Independence, OH
01.2021 - Current
Working in EPIC, fully Remote
Reviewed patient records to ensure accuracy of documentation and assigned appropriate codes for diagnosis, treatment, and procedures.
Verified accuracy of patient data in order to assign correct ICD-10 codes.
Submitted clean claims to insurance companies electronically to secure payments.
Coding Specialist
Solutions Healthcare Management
Indianapolis, IN
01.2013 - Current
Worked in Cerner PowerWorks software and AS-400.
Strictly following all federal and state guidelines for release of information.
Examining Cardiology diagnosis codes for accuracy, completeness, specificity and.
appropriateness according to services rendered.
Medical Billing Specialist
Dermatology Inc
Indianapolis, IN
09.2006 - 01.2013
Consistently ensured proper coding, sequencing of diagnoses and procedures.
Demonstrated knowledge of HIPAA Privacy and Security Regulations by appropriately handling patient information.
Appropriately and correctly identified errors and re-filed denied/rejected claims as they were received.
Medical Billing Specialist
Westview Hospital Physicians
Indianapolis, IN
09.2004 - 09.2006
Contacted Insurance companies to discuss payment issues via telephone, fax and e-mail.
Worked with patients to resolve issues with their accounts.
Accurately entered procedure codes, diagnosis codes and patient information into billing.
software.
Medical Billing Specialist
Zotec Solutions
Indianapolis, IN
09.2002 - 09.2004
Accurately entered procedure codes, diagnosis codes and patient information into billing.
software.
Resolved and clarified patient account issues.
Contacted Insurance companies to discuss payment issues via telephone, fax and e-mail.
Education
Certificate of completion: Medical/Dental Office administration -
Professional Career Institute
2002
Bachelors of Music - Music Education
Bowling Green State University
1991
Skills
CPT and HCPCS coding
Customer Service
Cardiology coding
Posting Payments
Excellent written communication skills
Strong work ethic
Additional Information
LICENSES American Academy of Professional Coders License CPC Certification November 2012 - 01248543
COC, Certified Outpatient Coder
CPC, Certified Professional Coder
CPMA, Certified Professional Medical Auditor
CPB, Certified Professional Biller
Timeline
Medical Coding Specialist
Maxim Healthcare Staffing
01.2021 - Current
Coding Specialist
Solutions Healthcare Management
01.2013 - Current
Medical Billing Specialist
Dermatology Inc
09.2006 - 01.2013
Medical Billing Specialist
Westview Hospital Physicians
09.2004 - 09.2006
Medical Billing Specialist
Zotec Solutions
09.2002 - 09.2004
Certificate of completion: Medical/Dental Office administration -