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Anne Whalley

Indianapolis,IN

Summary

Certified Medical Coder with 20+ years experience in hospital inpatient/outpatient surgery coding and pro-fee billing. Certified in ICD-9 and ICD-10. Familiar with commercial and private insurance carriers.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Medical Coding Specialist

Amergis (Maxim Healthcare Staffing)
01.2021 - Current
  • Streamlined billing processes for improved efficiency by maintaining up-to-date knowledge of coding guidelines and procedures.
  • Reduced claim denials by consistently ensuring accurate and compliant coding practices in line with regulatory standards.
  • Promoted a collaborative work environment through effective communication and teamwork among fellow Medical Coding Specialists.
  • Collaborated with healthcare providers to clarify ambiguous or incomplete documentation, resulting in more precise medical codes.

Coding Specialist

Solutions Healthcare Management
01.2013 - 11.2020
  • Working 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
  • Optimized revenue cycle management by accurately assigning codes for diagnoses and procedures according to established guidelines.

Medical Billing Specialist

Dermatology Inc
09.2006 - 01.2013
  • Consistently ensured proper coding, sequencing of diagnoses and procedures
  • Appropriately and correctly identified errors and re-filed denied/rejected claims as they were received
  • Assisted patients with understanding their medical bills and provided clarification on complex insurance issues, promoting a positive customer experience.
  • Verified accuracy of accounts payable payments, resulting in 95% reduction in payment errors and check reissues.

Medical Billing Specialist

Westview Hospital Physicians
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
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
  • Verified accuracy of accounts payable payments, resulting in 95% reduction in payment errors and check reissues.
  • Posted and adjusted payments from insurance companies.
  • Located errors and promptly refiled rejected claims.

Education

Certificate of completion - Medical/Dental Office administration

Professional Career Institute
Indianapolis, IN
05-2002

Bachelors of Musical Arts - Music Education

Bowling Green State University
Bowling Green
08-1991

Skills

  • Medical terminology understanding
  • Computer proficiency
  • Posting Payments
  • Written and verbal communication
  • ICD-10 proficiency
  • Procedural coding accuracy
  • HIPAA compliance
  • Medical coding certification
  • Professional ethics
  • Outpatient coding experience

Certification

American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC),COC, Certified Outpatient Coder, CPC, Certified Professional Coder, CPB, Certified Professional Biller, CPMA, Certified Professional Medical Auditor

Timeline

Medical Coding Specialist

Amergis (Maxim Healthcare Staffing)
01.2021 - Current

Coding Specialist

Solutions Healthcare Management
01.2013 - 11.2020

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

American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC),COC, Certified Outpatient Coder, CPC, Certified Professional Coder, CPB, Certified Professional Biller, CPMA, Certified Professional Medical Auditor

Certificate of completion - Medical/Dental Office administration

Professional Career Institute

Bachelors of Musical Arts - Music Education

Bowling Green State University
Anne Whalley