Assigned appropriate and specific ICD-10 and CPT codes, according to coding guidelines.
Increased coding accuracy by diligently reviewing medical documentation and applying appropriate codes.
Ensured compliance with industry regulations and guidelines by staying up-to-date on the latest coding changes.
Collaborated with physicians to obtain necessary documentation, improving claim approval rates.
Profee Medical Coder
GeBBS
02.2023 - 09.2023
Ensured compliance with industry regulations and guidelines by staying up-to-date on the latest coding changes.
Promoted teamwork within the department through effective communication and collaboration on complex cases.
Applied official coding conventions and rules from American Medical Association and Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services to assign diagnostic codes.
Maintained a high level of productivity while consistently meeting deadlines for claim submissions.
Increased coding accuracy by diligently reviewing medical documentation and applying appropriate codes.
Medical Records Auditor
Insight Global
09.2022 - 12.2022
Conducted thorough audits of medical records to ensure compliance with industry regulations and standards.
Evaluated electronic health record systems for potential improvements, contributing to more efficient data management processes.
Researched and resolved medical record discrepancies.
Audited multi-specialty medical records.
Medical Coder/Auditor Lead
Tulsa Hospitalists Inc.
01.2018 - 08.2022
E/M coding, inpatient and outpatient as well as critical care
Communicating with Physicians regarding discrepancies in note documentation.
Increased coding accuracy by diligently reviewing medical documentation and applying appropriate codes.
Minimized errors by providing ongoing feedback to Physicians regarding proper documentation practices.
Assigned all necessary ICD-10 and CPT codes according to documentation.
Ensured compliance with industry regulations and guidelines by staying up-to-date on the latest coding changes.
Promoted teamwork within the department through effective communication and collaboration on complex cases.
deli clerk
wal-mart neighborhood market
06.2017 - 01.2018
Deli clerk
Customer service
Certified Medical Coder
Wichita Nephrology Group
01.2015 - 09.2015
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.
Utilized advanced knowledge of anatomy, physiology, and medical terminology to accurately assign codes for complex or rare diagnoses and procedures.
Verified, coded and added modifiers to diagnoses.
Maintained updated knowledge of coding requirements, through continuing education and certification renewal.
MEDICAL BILLING/Payment Posting Specialist
Vitreo-retinal Consultants
10.2013 - 12.2014
Reduced manual data entry errors with accurate payment postings and account reconciliations.
Cultivated positive relationships with insurers by maintaining open communication channels and resolving disputes professionally.
Contributed to improved patient satisfaction by promptly addressing inquiries related to their payments or account balances.
Provided excellent customer service, developing and maintaining client relationships.
Processed vendor and supplier payments on weekly basis.
Maintained accurate records of customer payments.
Audited and corrected billing and posting documents for accuracy.
Used data entry skills to accurately document and input statements.
Assisted with billing inquiries and provided timely responses to enhance customer satisfaction.
Billing Compliance Officer
St. John Health System
09.2012 - 06.2013
Outpatient medical billing.
Appropriately assigned ICD-9 and CPT codes.
Effectively communicated with physicians regarding discrepancies in documentation.
Provided education and training to Providers on and off site.
Educated myself on new coding guidelines.
Education
High School Diploma -
Owasso High School, Owasso, OK
05.2004
Completed AP course in Psychology
Relevant Coursework: Anatomy & Physiology
Skills
Inpatient Records Coding
Proficiency in EPIC
Profee production Coding
Insurance Coding (ICD-9, ICD-10 and CPT)
Certified Professional Coder
Epic Systems
Anatomy knowledge
Hospital Inpatient and Outpatient Records
Other
EPIC, CERNER, TotalMD, Wellsky
Timeline
Profee Medical Coder - Excite Health Partners
10.2023 - Current
Profee Medical Coder - GeBBS
02.2023 - 09.2023
Medical Records Auditor - Insight Global
09.2022 - 12.2022
Medical Coder/Auditor Lead - Tulsa Hospitalists Inc.
01.2018 - 08.2022
deli clerk - wal-mart neighborhood market
06.2017 - 01.2018
Certified Medical Coder - Wichita Nephrology Group
01.2015 - 09.2015
MEDICAL BILLING/Payment Posting Specialist - Vitreo-retinal Consultants
10.2013 - 12.2014
Billing Compliance Officer - St. John Health System