Knowledgeable medical office professional talented at correcting and resubmitting claims, preparing patient charts and reviewing health records to identify proper diagnosis codes for billing. Offers background in reviewing, analyzing and managing medical record information to obtain prior authorizations from insurance companies and ensure payment. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Authorization/Medical Coding Specialist
Space Coast Vascular Interventional Radiology
07.2023 - Current
Apply official coding conventions and rules from American Medical Association and Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services to assign diagnostic codes.
Use classification manuals to gain additional knowledge of disease and diagnoses processes.
Resourcefully use various coding books, procedure manuals, and on-line encoders.
Communicate with insurance companies to research and resolved coding discrepancies.
Review outpatient records and interpreted documentation to identify diagnoses and procedures.
Interact with physicians and other healthcare staff to ask questions regarding patient services.
Utilize active listening, interpersonal, and telephone etiquette skills when communicating with others.
Input data into computer programs and filing systems.
Communicate effectively with staff, patients, and insurance companies by email and telephone.
Maintaine accuracy, completeness, and security for medical records and health information.
Verifie accuracy of patient information in medical records.
Follow up with medical staff regarding missing information in patient records.
Operated radiologic equipment to produce diagnostic images and films.
Handled private and confidential information in compliance with hospital policies and procedures.
Facilitated positive care experience for patients by establishing rapport and applying interpersonal skills to reduce anxiety and promote cooperation.
Reviewed physicians' orders to determine medical imaging needs and operated radiologic equipment to capture, develop, and produce diagnostic images.
Developed and delivered training programs for students and technologists to educate on best practices for equipment operation, image processing and patient care.
Coordinated with other healthcare personnel to deliver quality patient care.
Upheld high level of service to patients by assisting in different ways, displaying professionalism and responding appropriately to questions and concerns.
Trained and supervised new radiologic technologists and technicians.
Participated in continuing education programs related to radiology.
Evaluated employee performance and coached and trained to improve weak areas.
Created and managed project plans, timelines and budgets.
Managed inventory by analyzing daily product and supply levels, purchased products and supplies, evaluated deliveries, shipments and product levels to improve inventory control procedures.
Interventional Radiology Staff Technologist
Saphenia Interventional Radiology
07.2006 - 05.2007
Produced high-quality images for accurate, reliable review and interpretation.
Educated patients on procedure details, provided instructions, and answered questions to minimize anxiety and improve cooperation.
Handled private and confidential information in compliance with policies and procedures.
Reviewed physicians' orders to determine medical imaging needs and operated radiologic equipment to capture, develop, and produce diagnostic images.
Collaborated with vendors and service engineers who provided products and service in the best interest of the
facility misson.
Cardio/Intervention Radiologic Technologist
University Of Mississippi Medical Center, UMMC
11.1993 - 06.2006
Operated radiologic equipment to produce diagnostic images and films.
Handled private and confidential information in compliance with hospital policies and procedures.
Facilitated positive care experience for patients by establishing rapport and applying interpersonal skills to reduce anxiety and promote cooperation.
Reviewed physicians' orders to determine medical imaging needs and operated radiologic equipment to capture, develop, and produce diagnostic images.
Participated in the design, administration and monitoring of clinical trials, analyzed and evaluated clinical data gathered during research under the supervision of a physician.
Education
Certificate/Registration - Medical Radiologic Technology