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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
Barbara Abram, CPC