Cassandra Howard
Lefors,TX
Summary
Accomplished Medical Coder with a proven track record at CorroHealth, adept in ICD-10 and demonstrating exceptional computer skills. Elevated coding accuracy through meticulous documentation review and application of EPIC and 3M coding systems. Renowned for maintaining confidentiality and enhancing patient care by streamlining health information processes.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Coding Specialist
CorroHealth
11.2023 - Current
- Optimized revenue cycle management by accurately assigning codes for diagnoses and procedures according to established guidelines.
- Maintained strict confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA regulations, ensuring secure storage and handling of sensitive patient information.
- Managed high volumes of medical records efficiently while maintaining strict attention to detail during the coding process.
- Resourcefully used various coding books, procedure manuals, and on-line encoders.
- Utilized electronic medical record systems to store, retrieve and process patient data.
- Maintained accuracy, completeness, and security for medical records and health information.
- 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.
Medical Coder
Jackson County Memorial Hospital
03.2008 - 11.2023
- Reviewed patient charts to better understand health histories, diagnoses, and treatments.
- Resourcefully used various coding books, procedure manuals, and on-line encoders.
- Supported the implementation of electronic health record systems, simplifying the coding process.
- Used classification manuals to gain additional knowledge of disease and diagnoses processes.
- Reviewed, analyzed, and managed coding of diagnostic and treatment procedures contained in outpatient medical records.
Medical Records and Health Information Technician
Pampa Regional Medical Center
02.2007 - 03.2008
- Implemented quality control measures within the department, resulting in improved accuracy rates in medical record keeping.
- Assisted healthcare providers with timely access to accurate medical records, contributing to better patient outcomes.
- Enhanced patient care by accurately organizing and maintaining medical records and health information.
- Ensured compliance with HIPAA regulations through diligent management of confidential patient data.
- Managed the release of information process, safeguarding sensitive patient data while adhering to legal requirements.
Medical Records and Health Information Technician
Jackson County Memorial Hospital
07.2003 - 02.2007
- Implemented quality control measures within the department, resulting in improved accuracy rates in medical record keeping.
- Assisted healthcare providers with timely access to accurate medical records, contributing to better patient outcomes.
- Enhanced patient care by accurately organizing and maintaining medical records and health information.
- Ensured compliance with HIPAA regulations through diligent management of confidential patient data.
- Managed the release of information process, safeguarding sensitive patient data while adhering to legal requirements.
- Maintained patient confidence by keeping patient records information confidential.
- Maintained patient records in compliance with security regulations.
- Obtained necessary signatures on information release forms to obtain medical and treatment records from other service providers.
- Processed medical records requests from outside providers according to facility, state, and federal law.
- Responded to patient inquiries to provide information and details of medical records.
Education
Associate of Arts -
Western Oklahoma State College
Altus, OK12-2005
High School Diploma -
Duke High School
Duke, OK05-2001
Skills
- Computer skills
- Medical terminology
- Documentation review
- CPT coding
- ICD-10
- Medical coding
- 3M experience
- EPIC experience
- PowerChart experience
Certification
- Certified Outpatient Coder, COC AAPC September 2021
- Certified Emergency Department Coder, AAPC November 2021
Timeline
Coding Specialist
CorroHealth
11.2023 - Current
Medical Coder
Jackson County Memorial Hospital
03.2008 - 11.2023
Medical Records and Health Information Technician
Pampa Regional Medical Center
02.2007 - 03.2008
Medical Records and Health Information Technician
Jackson County Memorial Hospital
07.2003 - 02.2007
Associate of Arts -
Western Oklahoma State College
High School Diploma -
Duke High School
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