Chana Giacone
LA
Summary
A seasoned outpatient Medical Coder with a proven track record at Ochsner Health System. I excel in procedural and E&M coding across multiple specialties. My expertise in conducting internal E&M audits and training new coders, coupled with adaptability and a keen eye for detail, ensures the highest standards of accuracy in medical billing and coding.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Outpatient Medical Coder Specialist
Ochsner Health System
Covington
06.2016 - Current
- E&M and Procedural coding
- Denials
- Applied current procedural terminology codes correctly based upon documented services provided by the provider
- Assisted with training new coders on proper use of ICD-10-CM, CPT and HCPCS codes
- Reviewed medical records for completeness and accuracy of information prior to coding assignment
- Conducted audits of coded medical records in order to identify errors or discrepancies
- Maintained current knowledge of industry trends, regulatory requirements, payer policies and reimbursement methodologies related to physician coding
Clinic Coder II
North Oaks Medical Center
10.2011 - 06.2016
- CPT procedural Coding in Multi-Specialty Practice
- E&M coding in Multi-Specialty Practice
- Reviewed patient records and assigned accurate codes for diagnoses and procedures.
- Communicated with healthcare personnel, including practitioners to promote accuracy.
- Resolved coding discrepancies and denials to maximize reimbursement.
Clinic Insurance Assistant
North Oaks Medical Center
01.2011 - 10.2011
- Patient Account Representative
- Worked denials
- Took payments over the phone
- Corrected patient accounts as needed
- Filed and submitted insurance claims.
- Called insurance companies to ascertain pertinent information regarding policies and payment benefits for patients.
Education
Medical Billing & Coding Specialist -
Compass Career College
01.2012
High school -
Hammond High school
01.2004
Skills
- Procedural coding in Cardiology
- Procedural coding in OBGYN
- Procedural coding in Neurology-EEGs
- Procedural coding in ENT
- Procedural coding in Trauma
- Procedural coding in Pain Management
- Procedural coding in General Surgery
- Procedural coding in Pulmonology
- Procedural coding in GYN-ONC
- Procedural coding in Allergy
- E&M coding in multiple specialties
- Internal E&M audits
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel 2010
- Training new coding employees
- Medical Billing
- Working denials
- Customer service
- Proficient in EPIC
- Proficient in 3M
- Proficient in Cerner
- Proficient in Revenue Manager
- Proficient in Clinical Browser
- Proficient in HBO
- Proficient in Code-X
- Proficient in Mediregs
- Proficient in Xactimed
- Anatomy Knowledge
- HIPAA Compliance
- Procedural Coding
- Diagnostic Coding
- Data Entry Accuracy
- Adaptability
- Outpatient Billing
- Medical Software Proficiency
- Attention to Detail
Certification
- AAPC ICD-10 Certification
- AAPC CPC Certification
Timeline
Outpatient Medical Coder Specialist
Ochsner Health System
06.2016 - Current
Clinic Coder II
North Oaks Medical Center
10.2011 - 06.2016
Clinic Insurance Assistant
North Oaks Medical Center
01.2011 - 10.2011
Medical Billing & Coding Specialist -
Compass Career College
High school -
Hammond High school
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