Britt Stephens
Pompano Beach,FL
Summary
20 Plus years in the Healthcare Information Technology HIT field. Achieved and maintained 100% accuracy in all coding procedures. Strong problem solving skills and a commitment to excellence are my key attributes when handling tasks as an independent worker, as well as in team setting. Seeking a position within a progressive organization where I may utilize my current skills and education while continuing to grow professionally and personally by learning new methods of coding.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Medical Coder
Complete Local Specialty Care
Coconut Creek, FL
02.2021 - 05.2021
- Reviewed outpatient records and interpreted documentation to identify diagnoses and procedures.
- Reviewed, analyzed and managed coding of diagnostic and treatment procedures contained in outpatient medical records.
- Utilized active listening, interpersonal and telephone etiquette skills when communicating with others.
- Interacted with physicians and other healthcare staff to ask questions regarding patient services.
Medical Records Analyst
Silver Oaks Behavioral Hospital
New Lenox, IL
06.2019 - 08.2020
- Maintained patient confidence by keeping patient records information confidential.
- Maintained patient records in compliance with security regulations.
- Reviewed charts and flagged incomplete or inaccurate information.
- Processed medical records requests from outside providers according to facility, state and federal law.
- Interacted with physicians and other healthcare staff to ask questions regarding patient services.
- Reviewed outpatient records and interpreted documentation to identify diagnoses and procedures.
- Reviewed, analyzed and managed coding of diagnostic and treatment procedures contained in outpatient medical records.
- Verified signatures and checked medical charts for accuracy and completion.
- Guarded against fraud and abuse by verifying coded data accurately reflected services provided.
- Performed billing and coding procedures for inpatient and outpatient services.
Remote Medical Coder
Contracted
USA, USA
01.2015 - 10.2018
- Reviewed outpatient records and interpreted documentation to identify diagnoses and procedures.
- Reviewed, analyzed and managed coding of diagnostic and treatment procedures contained in outpatient medical records.
- Utilized active listening, interpersonal and telephone etiquette skills when communicating with others.
- Interacted with physicians and other healthcare staff to ask questions regarding patient services.
- Resourcefully used various coding books, procedure manuals and on-line encoders.
- Guarded against fraud and abuse by verifying coded data accurately reflected services provided.
- Performed billing and coding procedures for emergency room, inpatient and outpatient services.
Medical Coder
Hinsdale Hospital
Hinsdale, IL
12.2009 - 11.2013
- Reviewed outpatient records and interpreted documentation to identify diagnoses and procedures.
- Reviewed, analyzed and managed coding of diagnostic and treatment procedures contained in outpatient medical records.
- Utilized active listening, interpersonal and telephone etiquette skills when communicating with others.
- Interacted with physicians and other healthcare staff to ask questions regarding patient services.
- Resourcefully used various coding books, procedure manuals and on-line encoders.
- Performed billing and coding procedures for emergency room, SDS, observation, and outpatient services.
Medical Coder
Jackson Park Hospital
Chicago, IL
07.2009 - 12.2009
- Reviewed outpatient records and interpreted documentation to identify diagnoses and procedures.
- Reviewed, analyzed and managed coding of diagnostic and treatment procedures contained in outpatient medical records.
- Utilized active listening, interpersonal and telephone etiquette skills when communicating with others.
- Interacted with physicians and other healthcare staff to ask questions regarding patient services.
- Resourcefully used various coding books, procedure manuals and on-line encoders.
- Performed billing and coding procedures for emergency room, inpatient and outpatient services.
Lead Coder
Metro South Medical Center
Blue Island, IL
02.2008 - 02.2009
- Interacted with physicians and other healthcare staff to ask questions regarding patient services.
- Reviewed outpatient records and interpreted documentation to identify diagnoses and procedures.
- Reviewed, analyzed and managed coding of diagnostic and treatment procedures contained in outpatient medical records.
- Resourcefully used various coding books, procedure manuals and on-line encoders.
- Utilized active listening, interpersonal and telephone etiquette skills when communicating with others.
- Verified signatures and checked medical charts for accuracy and completion.
- Guarded against fraud and abuse by verifying coded data accurately reflected services provided.
- Initiated, performed and documented quarterly coding audits for physicians.
Inpatient Contract Coder
Professional Dynamic Network
Chicago, IL
02.2002 - 04.2007
- Interacted with physicians and other healthcare staff to ask questions regarding patient services.
- Reviewed outpatient records and interpreted documentation to identify diagnoses and procedures.
- Reviewed, analyzed and managed coding of diagnostic and treatment procedures contained in outpatient medical records.
- Resourcefully used various coding books, procedure manuals and on-line encoders.
- Utilized active listening, interpersonal and telephone etiquette skills when communicating with others.
- Verified signatures and checked medical charts for accuracy and completion.
- Guarded against fraud and abuse by verifying coded data accurately reflected services provided.
- Performed billing and coding procedures for inpatient services.
- Initiated, performed and documented quarterly coding audits for physicians.
ED Physician/Facility Coder/Auditor
Millennium Medical Management
Westmont, IL
01.1999 - 01.2001
- Maintained accuracy, completeness and security for medical records and health information.
- Input data into computer programs and filing systems.
- Complied with established internal procedures by examining reports, processes and documentation.
- Gathered and analyzed financial data to determine improvement efforts.
- Established internal control systems by updating audit programs.
- Coordinated, managed and implemented projects for auditor and examiner evaluations.
- Prepared working papers, reports and supporting documentation for audit findings.
- Reviewed outpatient records and interpreted documentation to identify diagnoses and procedures.
- Guarded against fraud and abuse by verifying coded data accurately reflected services provided.
- Interacted with physicians and other healthcare staff to ask questions regarding patient services.
- Reviewed, analyzed and managed coding of diagnostic and treatment procedures contained in outpatient medical records.
- Resourcefully used various coding books, procedure manuals and on-line encoders.
- Utilized active listening, interpersonal and telephone etiquette skills when communicating with others.
- Verified signatures and checked medical charts for accuracy and completion.
- Performed billing and coding procedures for Emergency Room Physician and facility.
ED Physician Coder
EMSCO/NES Healthcare
Hinsdale, IL
11.1993 - 11.1999
- Maintained accuracy, completeness and security for medical records and health information.
- Input data into computer programs and filing systems.
- Reviewed medical records for completeness and filed records in alphabetic and numeric order.
- Communicated effectively with staff, patients and insurance companies by email and telephone.
- Reviewed outpatient records and interpreted documentation to identify diagnoses and procedures.
- Guarded against fraud and abuse by verifying coded data accurately reflected services provided.
- Interacted with physicians and other healthcare staff to ask questions regarding patient services.
- Reviewed, analyzed and managed coding of diagnostic and treatment procedures contained in outpatient medical records.
- Resourcefully used various coding books, procedure manuals and on-line encoders.
- Performed billing and coding procedures for emergency room physicians.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Health Information Technology
College of DuPage
Glen Ellyn, IL06.1999
Skills
- Patient Data Coding
- DRGs Patient Assignments
- Attention to Detail
- Time Management
- Patient Medical Records Maintenance
- Data Entry
- Epic Systems
- Paperwork Processing
- Charting and Clinical Documentation
- Records Review
- Protected Health Information
- Hospital Inpatient and Outpatient Records
- EMR Systems
- Doctor Communication
- Medical Translation
- Electronic Health Record Applications
- Records Accuracy
- Medical Release of Information ROI
- Patient Rights
- ICD-9 Coding
- Inpatient Coding
- Medical Terminology
- ICD-10 Coding
Timeline
Medical Coder
Complete Local Specialty Care
02.2021 - 05.2021
Medical Records Analyst
Silver Oaks Behavioral Hospital
06.2019 - 08.2020
Remote Medical Coder
Contracted
01.2015 - 10.2018
Medical Coder
Hinsdale Hospital
12.2009 - 11.2013
Medical Coder
Jackson Park Hospital
07.2009 - 12.2009
Lead Coder
Metro South Medical Center
02.2008 - 02.2009
Inpatient Contract Coder
Professional Dynamic Network
02.2002 - 04.2007
ED Physician/Facility Coder/Auditor
Millennium Medical Management
01.1999 - 01.2001
ED Physician Coder
EMSCO/NES Healthcare
11.1993 - 11.1999
Associate of Applied Science - Health Information Technology
College of DuPage