I am an adventurous person who loves to travel and explore I have 4 children which are 30, 26, 18 and 16 I am going to be a grandma in May! I have several hobbies which include reading, scrapbooking, painting, card & board games, 4 wheeling, fishing, spending time on the lake in the speedboat and I love animals I have a macaw, parakeets, 3 chinchillas a cat and a we got a puppy about a half a year ago I also love to cook and bake Community involvement is very important to me also Church, FFA, school, 4-H among others
Chacey Moist
Willmar,MN
Summary
Dedicated medical coder with over 30 years of experience ensuring compliance with industry regulations. Skilled in analyzing medical records and improving documentation accuracy, contributing to enhanced operational workflows and a significant reduction in claim discrepancies. Currently working with ENT physician and mid level providers doing clinic visits/procedures, ASC procedures, hospital procedures, and ER visit. In the past I have done clinic and hospital coding for nearly all specialties. I specialized in doing ER, SDS surgeries, GI scopes, imaging, labs, in addition to the clinic and hospital visits.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
Medical Coder
Self Employed
Willmar, MN
04.2000 - Current
- Analyzed medical records to ensure accurate coding and compliance with regulations.
- Implemented efficient coding processes to enhance workflow and accuracy of documentation.
- Reviewed and resolved coding discrepancies to improve reimbursement rates.
- Collaborated with healthcare providers to clarify documentation for optimal coding accuracy.
- Conducted regular audits of coded data to maintain quality standards and identify areas for improvement.
- Developed comprehensive coding resources and guides for reference, fostering consistency across workflows.
- 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.
- Reviewed, analyzed, and managed coding of diagnostic and treatment procedures contained in outpatient medical records.
- Reviewed outpatient records and interpreted documentation to identify diagnoses and procedures.
- Maintained a high level of productivity while consistently meeting deadlines for claim submissions.
- 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.
- Supported the implementation of electronic health record systems, simplifying the coding process.
- Performed on-site coding audits to determine accuracy and compliance with coding guidelines.
- Utilized active listening, interpersonal, and telephone etiquette skills when communicating with others.
- Minimized errors by providing ongoing feedback to clinical staff regarding proper documentation practices.
- Reduced turnaround time for appeals by preparing comprehensive supporting documentation for denied claims.
- Monitored changes in coding regulations to provide recommendations for compliance.
- Reduced claim denials by maintaining thorough knowledge of payer-specific requirements and guidelines.
- Streamlined the billing process for faster reimbursement by submitting accurate and timely insurance claims.
- Verified signatures and checked medical charts for accuracy and completion.
- Prevented costly fines by ensuring adherence to HIPAA regulations when handling sensitive patient information.
- Interacted with physicians and other healthcare staff to ask questions regarding patient services.
- Improved reimbursement rates with accurate and timely submission of medical codes for various treatments and diagnoses.
- Improved coding turnaround time, adopting agile methodologies in managing coding tasks and priorities.
- Improved patient privacy protection by strictly adhering to HIPAA regulations during coding and billing process.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of coding guidelines and regulations, ensuring compliance across all coding activities.
- Enhanced revenue cycle performance by identifying and correcting under-coded claims, ensuring maximum reimbursement for services rendered.
- Reduced claim denials, meticulously verifying coding accuracy before submission.
- Enhanced coding accuracy by meticulously reviewing patient records and applying correct medical codes.
- Maintained accuracy, completeness, and security for medical records and health information.
- Followed up with medical staff regarding missing information in patient records.
- Scanned and uploaded medical records into electronic medical records system.
- Verified accuracy of patient information in medical records.
Medical Coding Specialist
Olivia Hospital (later Health Partners)
Olivia, MN
11.2022 - 07.2024
- Analyzed medical records for accurate coding and compliance with regulatory standards.
- Reviewed and updated coding guidelines to ensure adherence to industry best practices.
- Collaborated with healthcare providers to clarify documentation for optimal coding accuracy.
- Reduced claim denials by consistently ensuring accurate and compliant coding practices in line with regulatory standards.
- Ensured timely submission of claims by diligently meeting deadlines for coding assignments, reducing the risk of delayed payments from insurers.
- Increased staff proficiency with ICD-10-CM and CPT code sets through ongoing training sessions and individual coaching.
- Actively participated in interdisciplinary team meetings to discuss complex cases, promoting a holistic approach to patient care and documentation.
- Enhanced medical coding accuracy by meticulously reviewing patient records and diagnoses.
- Correctly coded and billed medical claims for various hospital and nursing facilities.
- Researched and resolved medical record discrepancies.
- Communicated effectively with staff, patients, and insurance companies by email and telephone.
- Used classification manuals to gain additional knowledge of disease and diagnoses processes.
- Utilized electronic medical record systems to store, retrieve and process patient data.
- Reviewed patient charts to better understand health histories, diagnoses, and treatments.
- Resourcefully used various coding books, procedure manuals, and on-line encoders.
- Applied official coding conventions and rules from American Medical Association and Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services to assign diagnostic codes.
- Reviewed, analyzed, and managed coding of diagnostic and treatment procedures contained in outpatient medical records.
- Reviewed outpatient records and interpreted documentation to identify diagnoses and procedures.
- Performed on-site coding audits to determine accuracy and compliance with coding guidelines.
- Utilized active listening, interpersonal, and telephone etiquette skills when communicating with others.
- Monitored changes in coding regulations to provide recommendations for compliance.
- Verified signatures and checked medical charts for accuracy and completion.
- Interacted with physicians and other healthcare staff to ask questions regarding patient services.
- Maintained accuracy, completeness, and security for medical records and health information.
- Followed up with medical staff regarding missing information in patient records.
- Verified accuracy of patient information in medical records.
Medical Coding Specialist
ACMC
Willmar, MN
10.1995 - 04.2000
- Streamlined billing processes for improved efficiency by maintaining up-to-date knowledge of coding guidelines and procedures.
- Contributed to efficient workflow management by promptly addressing any discrepancies or issues within the medical coding department.
- Played a pivotal role in maintaining departmental certification rates by sharing best practices and assisting colleagues in their professional growth endeavors.
- Championed process improvement initiatives within the coding department by identifying areas of inefficiency and proposing effective solutions, leading to increased productivity and accuracy rates.
- Stayed current on industry trends and advancements through regular participation in professional development courses and seminars, enhancing overall job performance.
- Maintained strict adherence to HIPAA regulations by protecting confidential patient information during the coding process.
- Assisted management in revenue optimization by providing expertise in medical coding practices and identifying potential areas for improvement.
- Developed comprehensive internal reference materials to facilitate quick access to relevant information for all team members, boosting productivity levels.
- Conducted thorough audits of coded data to identify areas for improvement and implement corrective actions, leading to higher quality results.
- Identified new methods to optimize medical records management.
- Analyzed medical records for accurate coding and compliance with regulatory standards.
- Reviewed and updated coding guidelines to ensure adherence to industry best practices.
- Collaborated with healthcare providers to clarify documentation for optimal coding accuracy.
- Reduced claim denials by consistently ensuring accurate and compliant coding practices in line with regulatory standards.
- Ensured timely submission of claims by diligently meeting deadlines for coding assignments, reducing the risk of delayed payments from insurers.
- Enhanced medical coding accuracy by meticulously reviewing patient records and diagnoses.
- Increased staff proficiency with ICD-10-CM and CPT code sets through ongoing training sessions and individual coaching.
- Researched and resolved medical record discrepancies.
- Communicated effectively with staff, patients, and insurance companies by email and telephone.
- Used classification manuals to gain additional knowledge of disease and diagnoses processes.
- 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.
- Resourcefully used various coding books, procedure manuals, and on-line encoders.
- Verified accuracy of patient information in medical records.
- Followed up with medical staff regarding missing information in patient records.
- Maintained accuracy, completeness, and security for medical records and health information.
- Interacted with physicians and other healthcare staff to ask questions regarding patient services.
- Verified signatures and checked medical charts for accuracy and completion.
- Monitored changes in coding regulations to provide recommendations for compliance.
Education
CPC
AAPC
Virtual05-2026
Associate of Science - Certified Medical Coding Specialist
Willmar Technical College
Willmar, MN12-1995
Skills
- Medical terminology
- HIPAA compliance
- HCPCS coding
- Insurance coding (ICD-9 and CPT)
- Clinical documentation
- Medical claims coding
- Regulatory guidelines
- Document management
- Knowledgeable in Epic, Modern Med, Leonardo, Excel, Word
- Procedural coding
- Diagnostic coding
- Documentation oversight
- Medicare insurance regulations
- Medical coding and abstracting
- ASC coding
- ICD-10 coding
- Microsoft Excel
- Records review
- ICD 9 coding
- Customer service
- Certified medical coder
- Doctor communication
- 3M encoder
- Records accuracy
- Heartsaver CPR AED
- Word processing software
- Epic systems
Interests
Timeline
Medical Coding Specialist
Olivia Hospital (later Health Partners)
11.2022 - 07.2024
Medical Coder
Self Employed
04.2000 - Current
Medical Coding Specialist
ACMC
10.1995 - 04.2000
CPC
AAPC
Associate of Science - Certified Medical Coding Specialist
Willmar Technical College