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April Bonaparte

Medical Coder III
Winston-Salem,NC

Summary

Competent Medical Coder III with 23 years of experience in handling wide variety of medical coding and billing tasks, including using ICD-10 and CPT codes. Sophisticated and hardworking individual with excellent analytical and multitasking abilities. Coordinates with insurance companies and expedites claims processes. Expertise in accurately inputting procedure and diagnosis codes into billing software to generate invoices. Reliable Medical Coder with a background in document oversight, data security procedures and resolving coding errors. Detail-oriented performer with medical terminology knowledge. Considered a team player with exemplary multitasking skills.

Overview

2
2
Certifications
7
7
years of post-secondary education
35
35
years of professional experience

Work History

Medical Coding Specialist

Wake Forest Baptist Health
Winston-Salem, NC
09.1998 - 06.2021
  • Applied official coding conventions and rules from American Medical Association and Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services to assign diagnostic codes.
  • Resourcefully used various coding books, procedure manuals and on-line encoders.
  • Interacted with physicians and other healthcare staff to ask questions regarding patient services.
  • Reviewed, analyzed and managed coding of diagnostic and treatment procedures contained in outpatient medical records.
  • Reviewed patient charts to better understand health histories, diagnoses and treatments.
  • Utilized active listening, interpersonal and telephone etiquette skills when communicating with others.

CNA I & II

Wake Forest Baptist Health
Winston-Salem, NC
09.2004 - 10.2016
  • Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure and blood sugar levels.
  • Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing.
  • Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
  • Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
  • Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments and evaluating patient needs.
  • Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet all needs.
  • Oversaw and maintained patients' rooms, group living areas and nurse stations.

Education

No Degree - Registered Nurse/ BSN

Winston Salem State University
Winston-Salem, NC
08.2008 - 06.2012

Certificate - Medical Office Assistance

ECPI University
Greensboro, NC
08.1996 - 06.1998

Certification - Certified Nursing Assistance I & II

Forsyth Technical Community College
Winston-salem, NC
08.2003 - 06.2004

Skills

    Patient data compilation

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Certification

CPC - Certified Professional Coder

Timeline

No Degree - Registered Nurse/ BSN

Winston Salem State University
08.2008 - 06.2012

CNA I & II

Wake Forest Baptist Health
09.2004 - 10.2016

Certification - Certified Nursing Assistance I & II

Forsyth Technical Community College
08.2003 - 06.2004

Medical Coding Specialist

Wake Forest Baptist Health
09.1998 - 06.2021

Certificate - Medical Office Assistance

ECPI University
08.1996 - 06.1998

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