Barbara Abram, CPC
Tampa,FL
Summary
Dedicated Certified Medical Coder with extensive experience at Orlando Health, recognized for enhancing diagnostic coding accuracy and ensuring regulatory compliance. Proficient in ICD and CPT coding, while upholding patient confidentiality. Strong attention to detail and effective communication skills contribute to successful coding initiatives and continuous improvement within the healthcare environment.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Medical Coder
Orlando Health
12.2023 - Current
- Improving accuracy of medical coding by thoroughly reviewing patient records and assigning correct codes for diagnoses and procedures.
- Reviewing outpatient records and interpreted documentation to identify diagnoses and procedures.
- Maintaining compliance with industry regulations by staying up-to-date on the latest changes in medical coding guidelines and conventions.
- Maintaining updated knowledge of coding requirements, through continuing education and certification renewal.
Certified Medical Coder
NCH Healthcare System
04.2017 - 11.2023
- Protected patient confidentiality by adhering strictly to HIPAA regulations when handling sensitive information related to medical records, treatments, and diagnoses.
- Improved accuracy of medical coding by thoroughly reviewing patient records and assigning correct codes for diagnoses and procedures.
- Maintained compliance with industry regulations by staying up-to-date on the latest changes in medical coding guidelines and conventions.
Certified Medical Coder
Eskenazi Health
06.2016 - 03.2017
- Maintained updated knowledge of coding requirements, through continuing education and certification renewal.
- Supported continuous improvement initiatives within the coding department by actively participating in team meetings, trainings, and sharing best practices with colleagues.
- Verified, coded and added modifiers to diagnoses.
Clinical Reviewer
Centene Corporation
09.2014 - 06.2016
- Maintained strict confidentiality regarding sensitive patient information, upholding ethical standards at all times.
- Collected preoperative, operative and postoperative data components through hospital EMR.
Education
Certificate - Medical Billing And Coding
Allen School of Health Sciences
Remote 10.2016
Skills
- Medical coding
- ICD coding
- CPT coding
- Regulatory compliance
- Coding guidelines
- Diagnostic coding accuracy
- Effective communication
- Patient confidentiality
- Documentation review
- Attention to detail
- HIPAA compliance
Certification
CPC - December 2007 to present
Timeline
Certified Medical Coder
Orlando Health
12.2023 - Current
Certified Medical Coder
NCH Healthcare System
04.2017 - 11.2023
Certified Medical Coder
Eskenazi Health
06.2016 - 03.2017
Clinical Reviewer
Centene Corporation
09.2014 - 06.2016
CPC - December 2007 to present
Certificate - Medical Billing And Coding
Allen School of Health Sciences
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