Asia Wade
Meridianville,AL
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Medical Coder
Signature Performance
Omaha, NE
11.2022 - Current
- Researched discrepancies between documentation and billing information in order to resolve any issues prior to submission.
- Maintained updated knowledge of coding requirements, which included continuing education and certification renewal.
- Applied coding rules established by American Medical Association and Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services for assignment of procedural codes.
- Maintained current working knowledge of CPT and ICD-10 coding principles, government regulation, protocols and third-party billing requirements.
- Maintained high accuracy rate on daily production of completed reviews.
- Proofread documents carefully to check accuracy and completeness of all paperwork.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of coding changes, updates, and new rules.
- Maintained confidentiality of patient information according to HIPAA regulations.
Medical Coder
Huntsville Hospital Central Billing Office
Huntsville, AL
01.2022 - 11.2022
- Researched discrepancies between documentation and billing information in order to resolve any issues prior to submission.
- Maintained updated knowledge of coding requirements, which included continuing education and certification renewal.
- Applied coding rules established by American Medical Association and Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services for assignment of procedural codes.
- Maintained current working knowledge of CPT and ICD-10 coding principles, government regulation, protocols and third-party billing requirements.
- Maintained high accuracy rate on daily production of completed reviews.
- Proofread documents carefully to check accuracy and completeness of all paperwork.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of coding changes, updates, and new rules.
- Maintained confidentiality of patient information according to HIPAA regulations.
- Educated healthcare staff on coding standards and changes in coding guidelines.
Medical Coder
Huntsville Hospital Spine and Neuro Center
Huntsville, AL
03.2020 - 01.2022
- Researched discrepancies between documentation and billing information in order to resolve any issues prior to submission.
- Maintained updated knowledge of coding requirements, which included continuing education and certification renewal.
- Applied coding rules established by American Medical Association and Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services for assignment of procedural codes.
- Maintained current working knowledge of CPT and ICD-10 coding principles, government regulation, protocols and third-party billing requirements.
- Maintained high accuracy rate on daily production of completed reviews.
- Proofread documents carefully to check accuracy and completeness of all paperwork.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of coding changes, updates, and new rules.
- Maintained confidentiality of patient information according to HIPAA regulations.
- Educated healthcare staff on coding standards and changes in coding guidelines.
- Communicated with healthcare personnel, including practitioners to promote accuracy.
Medical Biller
Rehabilitation and Neurological Services
Huntsville, AL
09.2019 - 03.2020
- Submitted electronic claims to various insurance carriers.
- Assisted with collection efforts as needed including contacting patients via phone, mail or email for collection of past due balances due to insurance denials or patient responsibility amounts owed.
- Answered incoming calls regarding billing inquiries from patients and and or providers in a professional manner.
- Performed follow up activities on unpaid claims with insurance companies or other third party payers by phone or written correspondence.
- Ensured compliance with HIPAA guidelines when handling confidential patient information.
- Organized information for past-due accounts and transferred to collection agency.
- Contacted insurance providers to verify insurance information and obtain billing authorization.
Education
Medical Billing And Coding Program -
Calhoun Community College
Huntsville, ALSkills
- Medical Terminology
- Anatomy knowledge
- HCPCS Coding
- Attention to Detail
- Doctor Communication
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Multi specialty Coding
- Inpatient/Outpatient Coding
- Meditech
- NextGen
- Cerner
- AthenaHealth
Certification
- Certified Professional Medical Auditor, AAPC
- Certified Professional Coder, AAPC
Timeline
Medical Coder
Signature Performance
11.2022 - Current
Medical Coder
Huntsville Hospital Central Billing Office
01.2022 - 11.2022
Medical Coder
Huntsville Hospital Spine and Neuro Center
03.2020 - 01.2022
Medical Biller
Rehabilitation and Neurological Services
09.2019 - 03.2020
Medical Billing And Coding Program -
Calhoun Community College