Bernadette Rish
Bullhead City,AZ
Summary
Hardworking professional applies official coding conventions and rules established by American Medical Association and Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. Confident Medical Coder adheres to data confidentiality and privacy rules in all workflows and promotes dynamic interpersonal skills.
I have experience with AthenaOne, Centricity, Practice Fusion and Ebridge software's.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Medical Coder
Physicians Management Solutions, Inc.
01.2003 - Current
- Maintained strict confidentiality by adhering to HIPAA guidelines and ensuring sensitive patient information was protected at all times.
- Served as a reliable resource for both clinical teams and administrative staff by offering expert advice on proper code selection based on diagnosis or treatment specifics provided in the documentation received.
- Optimized revenue cycle management with timely and precise code assignment for various medical procedures.
- Reviewed outpatient records and interpreted documentation to identify diagnoses and procedures.
Medical Coder
Colorado River Radiology
01.2001 - 12.2002
- Increased coding accuracy by diligently reviewing medical documentation and applying appropriate codes.
- Resourcefully used various coding books, procedure manuals, and on-line encoders.
- Reviewed outpatient records and interpreted documentation to identify diagnoses and procedures.
Medical Coder
Medical Management Resources
01.1999 - 12.2000
- Increased coding accuracy by diligently reviewing medical documentation and applying appropriate codes.
- Resourcefully used various coding books, procedure manuals, and on-line encoders.
- Reviewed outpatient records and interpreted documentation to identify diagnoses and procedures.
Medical Coder
Account Ability
01.1996 - 01.1999
- Increased coding accuracy by diligently reviewing medical documentation and applying appropriate codes.
- Resourcefully used various coding books, procedure manuals, and on-line encoders.
- Reviewed patient charts to better understand health histories, diagnoses, and treatments.
- Collaborated with physicians to obtain necessary documentation, improving claim approval rates.
Medical Coder
Orange County Heart Institute And Research Center
01.1994 - 01.1996
- Increased coding accuracy by diligently reviewing medical documentation and applying appropriate codes.
- Resourcefully used various coding books, procedure manuals, and on-line encoders.
- Reviewed patient charts to better understand health histories, diagnoses, and treatments.
- Reviewed, analyzed, and managed coding of diagnostic and treatment procedures contained in outpatient medical records.
Skills
- Medical Terminology
- Anatomy knowledge
- HIPAA Compliance
- Certified Professional Coder (CPC)
- Certification Maintenance
- Medical Billing Processing
Qualificationsandexperience
I possess the following relevant qualifications and experience that enable me to produce high quality results:- Thirty (30) years of experience in the medical billing/coding environment- Experience in serving various medical specialties in the billing/coding arena.- Significant management/supervisory experience- Experience in mentoring and training staff members and building a strong team.- Detail oriented individual that minimizes coding/billing oversights and maximizes reimbursement.- Experience and knowledge of standards and rules of CPT and ICD10.- Possess the ability to multitask, prioritize and use appropriate independent judgement.- Experience and accountability in HIPAA privacy environment.- Excellent customer service skills- Excellent problem solving and service recovery skills.
Educationalexperienceandcertification
- Advanced Coding Services, Coding and Billing, 02/2010, 05/2010
- Certification and Professional Coder, 06/2010
- Los Alamitos High School, Los Alamitos, CA, diploma, 1979
Affiliations
American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC)
Professionalobjectives
To obtain employment as a professional coding and billing specialist, utilizing my knowledge of medical terminology, medical procedures, insurance policies and background of CPT and ICD10 coding techniques, with the goal of maximizing reimbursement. I possess the following skills that enable me to flourish in this ever-changing medical billing/coding environment.- I am able to step in to an environment and produce immediate results.- I am able to interact positively with individuals of various backgrounds.
Timeline
Medical Coder
Physicians Management Solutions, Inc.
01.2003 - Current
Medical Coder
Colorado River Radiology
01.2001 - 12.2002
Medical Coder
Medical Management Resources
01.1999 - 12.2000
Medical Coder
Account Ability
01.1996 - 01.1999
Medical Coder
Orange County Heart Institute And Research Center
01.1994 - 01.1996
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