April Hill
Lagrange,GA
Summary
Hardworking professional applies official coding conventions and rules established by American Medical Association and Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. Confident Medical Coder adheres to data confidentiality and privacy rules in all workflows and promotes dynamic interpersonal skills.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Coding Supervisor
WellStar Health System Inc
02.2018 - Current
- Resourcefully used various coding books, procedure manuals, and on-line encoders.
- Monitored changes in coding regulations to provide recommendations for compliance.
- Utilized active listening, interpersonal, and telephone etiquette skills when communicating with others.
- Trained and mentored junior coders to support growth and development amd apply high-quality coding practices.
- Followed up with medical staff regarding missing information in patient records.
- Reviewed, analyzed, and managed coding of diagnostic and treatment procedures contained in outpatient medical records.
Medical Coder
West Georgia Health System
08.2004 - 01.2018
- 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 outpatient records and interpreted documentation to identify diagnoses and procedures.
- Resourcefully used various coding books, procedure manuals, and on-line encoders.
- Reviewed, analyzed, and managed coding of diagnostic and treatment procedures contained in outpatient medical records.
- Monitored changes in coding regulations to provide recommendations for compliance.
- Maintained accuracy, completeness, and security for medical records and health information.
Certified Nursing Assistant
West Georgia Health System
07.2000 - 07.2004
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
- Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Responded to patient requests for supplies and personal comfort items such as extra blankets.
Education
No Degree - Medical Coding
West Georgia Technical College
La Grange, GA05.2004
Skills
- ICD-10 (International Classification of Disease Systems)
- EMR Systems
- Medical Claims Coding
- Diagnostic Codes
- Hospital Inpatient and Outpatient Records
- 3M Encoder
- Compliance Requirements
- Electronic Health Record Applications
Certification
- CCS - Certified Coding Specialist
Timeline
Coding Supervisor
WellStar Health System Inc
02.2018 - Current
Medical Coder
West Georgia Health System
08.2004 - 01.2018
Certified Nursing Assistant
West Georgia Health System
07.2000 - 07.2004
No Degree - Medical Coding
West Georgia Technical College