Ashley Taylor
Montgomery,Alabama
Summary
Passionate and detail-oriented Medical Coding Specialist with 6 years of dedicated experience excelling in the precise assignment of medical codes for diagnoses and procedures. Proficient in navigating ICD-10-CM, CPT, and HCPCS coding systems with finesse. Proven track record of meticulously reviewing medical records, extracting essential details, and ensuring strict adherence to coding guidelines. Seeking a Medical Coding Specialist position to leverage expertise in optimizing coding and billing processes, driving enhanced reimbursement outcomes, and elevating overall healthcare revenue cycle management.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Coding Specialist
CorroHealth
07.2021 - Current
- Analyze patients' medical charts to assign accurate CPT, HCPCS, Modifiers, and ICD-CM-10 coding sets for hospital inpatient visits and office visits, resulting in 15% improvement in coding accuracy.
- Successfully process average of 75 medical charts daily across multiple specialties, including Nephrology, Hospitalist care, OB-Gyn, Pediatrics, Internal Medicine, and more, utilizing proficiency in ICD-10 and CPT coding.
- Conduct thorough analysis of medical documentation to identify and resolve discrepancies, resulting in 20% reduction in coding errors.
- Participate in ongoing training & webinar sessions to stay up-to-date on latest coding principles and regulations.
- Implement official coding conventions and rules from American Medical Association and the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services to accurately assign diagnostic codes.
- Conducted quarterly overseas coding audits, collaborating with cross-functional global teams, resulting in 15% improvement in coding accuracy and adherence to regulatory standards
- Utilized coding software tools such as TruCoder and 3M to ensure compliance with industry standards.
- Analyzed coding regulations updates to recommend compliance strategies, resulting increased accuracy.
Certified Medical Coding Specialist
Health Services, Inc
03.2018 - 07.2021
- Applied ICD-10-CM diagnosis codes, CPT procedural coding, and HCPCS guidelines to accurately code over 100 physician office encounters daily.
- Applied appropriate modifiers and audited documentation for incorrect CPT and ICD-10-CM diagnosis code selections by staff members to ensure compliance with coding guidelines.
- Operated EHR system for 25+ daily tasks, querying providers and clinical staff to ensure 100% documentation accuracy.
- Trained providers on coding guidelines using presentations and one-on-one sessions, boosting coding accuracy by 30%.
- Implemented secure data transmission protocols to safely transfer patient information to healthcare databases for analysis.
- Supported billing and insurance staff by resolving coding discrepancies and ensuring timely submission of claims.
- Improved coding efficiency by through implementation of best practices and continuous training on ICD-10 and CPT coding guidelines.
PBX/Mailroom Clerk
Health Services, Inc
04.2017 - 06.2018
- Managed and directed 150+ incoming calls daily with professionalism and efficiently routed them to relevant staff members within busy medical facility using PBX system
- Utilized Microsoft Outlook and internal database to track and prioritize inquiries and provide timely and accurate information to callers.
- Demonstrated proficiency in Mail Room operations, showcasing expertise in processing, handling, and delivering mail accurately and promptly.
- Trained team members on new technologies to enhance productivity in mail sorting and delivery procedures.
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations while handling mail, contributing to a secure work environment.
- Oversaw facility emergency calls, ensuring rapid response and adherence to active shooter and code emergency protocols
Education
Medical Coding & Billing - Medical Coding
Virginia College
Montgomery, ALLiberal Arts And General Studies -
Alabama State University
Montgomery, ALHigh School Diploma -
Sidney Lanier High School
Montgomry, ALSkills
- Inpatient Pro-fee Coding Mastery
- Evaluation & Management Coding Expertise
- Office/Clinical Coding Versatility across diverse medical specialties
- Proficient Collaborative Communication
- EMR Systems Expertise with Athena, Epic, and Cerner
- Command of CPT Coding
- Precision in CPT Code Modifier Selection
- Adeptness in ICD-10 Coding
- HIPAA Compliance Certification
- Six-Year Track Record of 95%/above accuracy
Certification
- CPC - Certified Professional Coder - #01537514
Timeline
Certified Coding Specialist
CorroHealth
07.2021 - Current
Certified Medical Coding Specialist
Health Services, Inc
03.2018 - 07.2021
PBX/Mailroom Clerk
Health Services, Inc
04.2017 - 06.2018
Medical Coding & Billing - Medical Coding
Virginia College
Liberal Arts And General Studies -
Alabama State University
High School Diploma -
Sidney Lanier High School