Carissa Woodley
Peoria,IL
Summary
Accomplished Medical Coder with expertise in ICD-10 and CPT systems at OSF, enhancing compliance and claim approval rates. Proficient in medical terminology and data entry, with a proven track record in training staff and improving workflows. Successfully increased coding accuracy by 20% through meticulous documentation review and collaboration with healthcare providers.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Medical Coder
OSF
Peoria, IL
02.2021 - 07.2025
- Processed and coded medical records using ICD-10 and CPT coding systems.
- Ensured accuracy in code assignment for various specialties, improving overall compliance.
- Collaborated with healthcare providers to clarify documentation and resolve coding discrepancies.
- Conducted audits of coded data to maintain quality assurance standards and improve workflows.
- Trained new staff on coding procedures and best practices to enhance team efficiency.
- Utilized electronic health record (EHR) systems for accurate data entry and retrieval of patient information.
- Participated in continuous education programs to stay updated with coding regulations and guidelines.
- 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.
- Applied official coding conventions and rules from American Medical Association and Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services to assign diagnostic codes.
- Correctly coded and billed medical claims for various hospital and nursing facilities.
- Maintained a high level of productivity while consistently meeting deadlines for claim submissions.
- Collaborated with physicians to obtain necessary documentation, improving claim approval rates.
Education
Associate of Science - Medical Coding
MTI
East Peoria, IL11-2020
Skills
- Medical terminology
- HIPAA compliance
- HCPCS coding
- Medical billing
- Insurance verification
- Data entry
- Medical claims coding
- Claims processing
- Document management
- Procedural coding
- Training and mentoring
- Type coding
- Workflow management
- Data verification
- Proficiency in software
- Medical record security
Timeline
Medical Coder
OSF
02.2021 - 07.2025
Associate of Science - Medical Coding
MTI