Carla Perez
Tampa,FL
Summary
Accomplished Senior Medical Coder with a proven track record at UnitedHealth Group, specializing in anesthesia coding with expertise in ICD-10, CPT, and HCPCS. Renowned for enhancing coding accuracy through meticulous operative report analysis and effective mentorship. Excelled in building client relationships and achieving quarterly audit excellence, demonstrating unparalleled detail-oriented focus and collaborative teamwork.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Medical Coder Specializing in Anesthesia
UnitedHealth Group
Minneapolis, MN
12.2001 - 02.2025
- Achieved a high level of precision in assigning ICD-10, CPT, ASA, and HCPCS codes.
- Supported accounts receivable team in coding denials and researching guidelines for resubmissions.
- Identified and resolved coding issues during internal audits with offshore partners.
- Trained and mentored new staff in coding techniques, enhancing their accuracy.
- Built strong client relationships to ensure accurate physician query coding.
- Delivered anesthesia cost estimates to patients prior to surgery.
Medical Coder Specializing in Anesthesia
Universal Management Associates Company
Tampa, FL
03.1997 - 10.2001
- Applied procedural accuracy in coding for anesthesia and pain treatment following ICD-9, CPT, ASA, and HCPCS guidelines.
- Performed precise charge entry and verified insurance.
- Collected daily charges from multiple hospital sites.
- Assumed responsibilities of employees at client sites during their absence.
Medical Billing Clerk
Kiddy Clinic
Tampa, FL
05.1995 - 03.1997
- Coordinated determination of employee duties.
- Addressed and mitigated patient concerns efficiently.
- Conducted bank deposits.
- Ensured accurate and timely completion of charge entry tasks.
- Handled referrals and ensured authorization processes were efficient.
- Coordinated patient appointments efficiently.
- Handled the transmission of patient health information.
- Collected patient vital signs to support medical staff.
Education
High School Diploma -
Thomas Jefferson High School
Tampa, FL06-1992
Skills
- ICD-10, CPT, and HCPCS coding proficiency
- ASA relative value guide, and anesthesia crosswalk proficiency
- Encoder Pro
- Anatomy and Physiology, Medical Terminology
- Electronic Health Records
- Experience with Epic EHR
- Experience with Cerner EHR
- Citrix applications
- Perceptive Content Billing System
- Utilize the coder's desk reference
- Basic Excel Competence
- Putty Billing System
- LYRA Billing System
- Operative Report Analysis
- Detail-Oriented Focus
- Collaborative Teamwork
- Quarterly Audit Excellence
- Effective Communication
Certification
- Certified Professional Coder (AAPC 2006)
Affiliations
- Tampa Bay Professional Coders Chapter member for over 20 years
- AAPC member for over 20 years
Timeline
Senior Medical Coder Specializing in Anesthesia
UnitedHealth Group
12.2001 - 02.2025
Medical Coder Specializing in Anesthesia
Universal Management Associates Company
03.1997 - 10.2001
Medical Billing Clerk
Kiddy Clinic
05.1995 - 03.1997
High School Diploma -
Thomas Jefferson High School
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