Cathleen Short
Holiday,FL
Summary
Experienced and detail-oriented Certified Coding Specialist with over 10 years of experience in Medical Coding. Maintained high standards in coding accuracy, productivity, and compliance. Strong knowledge of 3M Coding software and Cerner Electronic Health Record. Adept at communicating with clinical staff to ensure documentation integrity and resolve coding issues. Adaptable professional with a quick-learning ability and a talent for adjusting to new environments. Skilled in rapidly acquiring new knowledge and applying it effectively. Driven by a passion for continuous learning and successfully navigating change.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Outpatient Facility Coder
Moffitt Cancer Center
Tampa, FL
06.2021 - Current
- Determine appropriate codes for billable services using ICD-10-CM, CPT, and HCPCS in compliance with regulatory and accreditation guidelines
- Review and analyze medical records to assign accurate diagnosis and procedure codes
- Maintain coding productivity and quality as per operational KPI guidelines
- Audit and resolve coding edits in a timely manner
- Collaborate with supervisors and management to identify and address coding issues
- Perform clinical documentation queries to ensure complete and accurate coding
- Maintain up-to-date credentials and education for continued coding accuracy
- Utilize 3M Coding software and Cerner Electronic Health Record
Medical Coder II
BayCare Health System
Clearwater, FL
01.2016 - 06.2021
- Assigned ICD-9 and ICD-10 diagnoses codes using 3M Coding Software and Cerner EHR
- Played a key role in reducing DNFB (Discharged Not Final Billed) and bill hold reports
- Ensured high-quality and productive coding standards were consistently met
- Coordinated with departments to obtain complete documentation for accurate coding and compliance
Medical Billing Representative
BayCare Health System
Clearwater, FL
04.2007 - 01.2016
- Processed billing and insurance claims for services rendered
- Resolved Claim scrubber edits to ensure accurate claim submission
- Collaborated with clinical and coding departments for timely resolution of coding issues
- Reviewed and resolved insurance denials and rejections for Medicare claims
Education
Medical Coding Certificate -
St. Petersburg College
Clearwater, FLAssociate of Science - Accounting
Bryant And Stratton College
Syracuse, NYSkills
- ICD-10-CM
- CPT
- HCPCS
- 3M Coding Software
- Cerner Electronic Health Record
- DNFB Report Management
- Clinical Documentation Improvement (CDI)
- Compliance and Audit Preparedness
Certification
CCS - Certified Coding Specialist, American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA)
Timeline
Outpatient Facility Coder
Moffitt Cancer Center
06.2021 - Current
Medical Coder II
BayCare Health System
01.2016 - 06.2021
Medical Billing Representative
BayCare Health System
04.2007 - 01.2016
Medical Coding Certificate -
St. Petersburg College
Associate of Science - Accounting
Bryant And Stratton College