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Anusha Basani

Baton Rouge,LA

Summary

Professional with robust background in outpatient coding, adept at translating complex medical records into accurate coding. Strong expertise in ICD-10, CPT, and HCPCS coding systems combined with deep understanding of medical terminology and anatomy. Highly collaborative team player focused on delivering precise results, flexible with changing priorities, and consistently dependable. Prioritizes compliance and accuracy, ensuring seamless workflow and optimal outcomes.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Outpatient Medical Coder

BCBS MI
01.2024 - Current
  • Time management skills were utilized effectively to balance competing priorities under tight deadlines.
  • Contributed to the growth of the organization by consistently meeting or exceeding productivity targets while maintaining high-quality standards.
  • Enhanced accuracy by implementing thorough medical record reviews and diagnostic coding.
  • Collaborated with healthcare providers to ensure accurate documentation of patient diagnoses and treatments.
  • Assisted with internal process evaluations, recommending adjustments based on findings from audit reports or regulatory updates.
  • Established best practice protocols for outpatient medical coding operations, promoting consistency across multiple locations.
  • Strengthened communication between clinical staff and billing departments, resulting in a more efficient workflow.

Medical Coder

Optum
07.2019 - 12.2023
  • Increased coding accuracy by diligently reviewing medical documentation and applying appropriate codes.
  • Resourcefully used various coding books, procedure manuals, and on-line encoders.
  • Reviewed patient charts to better understand health histories, diagnoses, and treatments.
  • Applied official coding conventions and rules from American Medical Association and Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services to assign diagnostic codes.
  • Reviewed, analyzed, and managed coding of diagnostic and treatment procedures contained in outpatient medical records.
  • Reviewed outpatient records and interpreted documentation to identify diagnoses and procedures.
  • Correctly coded and billed medical claims for various hospital and nursing facilities.
  • Maintained a high level of productivity while consistently meeting deadlines for claim submissions.
  • Ensured compliance with industry regulations and guidelines by staying up-to-date on the latest coding changes.
  • Collaborated with physicians to obtain necessary documentation, improving claim approval rates.
  • Enhanced team efficiency with regular training sessions on new coding updates and best practices.
  • Supported the implementation of electronic health record systems, simplifying the coding process.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Computer Science

JNTU
Hyderbad
07-2018

Skills

  • Medical record review
  • HCPCS coding
  • HIPAA compliance
  • Clinical documentation
  • Revenue cycle management
  • Outpatient billing
  • Insurance coding (ICD-9 and CPT)

Certification

  • CPC - Certified Professional Coder

Timeline

Outpatient Medical Coder

BCBS MI
01.2024 - Current

Medical Coder

Optum
07.2019 - 12.2023

Bachelor of Science - Computer Science

JNTU

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