Charleen Arreola
1777 Anderson St, Simi Valley,CA
Summary
Reliable and ethical Outpatient coder with over 15 years experience in Same day surgeries, Observation, recurring, ancillary, and Emergency room coding. A team player with excellent communication skills and a positive attitude.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
2
2
Certification
Work History
Outpatient Coder
Providence Health & Services
Burbank, CA
02.2013 - Current
- Accurately assigned appropriate ICD-10-CM,CPT and modifiers to Observation, Same day Surgery, and Emergency room records using 3M encoder and Epic.
- Experienced and proficient in querying physicians for clarification when conflicting information is present.
- Abstract and accurately assigned discharge disposition code.
- Quickly responded to staff and client inquiries regarding CPT codes.
- Up to date on all required continuing education for maintaining AHIMA CCS and RHIT certifications.
- Maintain confidentiality of all patient demographic, medical, and financial information.
- Quality and productivity standards met consistently.
Outpatient Coder
Steward Health Care
Richardson, TX
12.2021 - 07.2022
- Accurately assigned appropriate ICD-10-CM,CPT and modifiers to Observation, Same day Surgery using 3M encoder and Meditech.
- Abstract and accurately assigned discharge disposition code.
- Up to date on all required continuing education for maintaining AHIMA CCS and RHIT certifications.
- Quality and productivity standards met consistently
- Maintain confidentiality of all patient demographic, medical, and financial information.
- Quickly responded to staff and client inquiries regarding CPT codes.
Outpatient Medical Coder
West Hills Hospital
West Hills, CA
02.2010 - 10.2012
- Accurately assigned appropriate ICD-9-CM and CPT codes to Diagnostic, Emergency Department services, Same day surgery, and Observation encounters using the 3M encoder, Meditech, and T-system.
- Assembled and analyzed outpatient medical records.
- Trained as a HIM liaison. Working the bill 49, HIM queue, adding and removing charges from patients accounts, and working the batch error report.
Outpatient Medical Coder
Caban Resources
Los Angeles, CA
05.2008 - 11.2009
- Coding and abstracting Emergency room and Ancillary records using 3M encoder, Medictech system and ICD-9-cm and CPT in a acute care hospital.
Medical Records Technician/Medical Coder
Valley Presbyterian Hospital
Van Nuys, CA
09.2005 - 03.2008
- Coding and abstracting of Emergency room and Ancillary records using 3M encoder and Meditech, ICD-9-cm and CPT.
- Assembled and analyzed inpatient and outpatient medical records in a timely manner with accuracy.
- Filed, located, retrieved and delivered patient medical records as assigned.
- Assisted in purging medical records.
- Organized and sorted incoming loose filing.
- Assisted the HIM receptionist with chart copying and faxing patient records to the requesting authorized individuals or physicians.
Document Processing Technician
Countrywide Home Loans
NuysMedictechMeditechMeditechSimi Valley, CA
02.2005 - 07.2005
- Inputting data information using Microsoft Excel spreadsheets.
- Preparing loans and mortgages for processing.
- Maintaining quality performance.
Administrative Assistant
Mora Acoustics
Thousand Oaks, CA
05.2004 - 01.2005
- Maintaining department records and documentation.
- Word Processing, sending/receiving faxes, and sorting incoming mail.
- Filing, copying, data entry, and answering phones.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Health Information Technology
CabanArreolaCharleenDeVry University
West Hills, CASkills
- Knowledgeable in 3M encoder, CAC, Epic, ICD-10-CM, CPT, ERH, Outlook
- Strong communication skills
- Microsoft Office
- Microsoft teams
- Friendly, positive attitude
- Interpersonal skills
Certification
- Certified Coding Specialist (CCS)
- Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT)
Timeline
Outpatient Coder
Steward Health Care
12.2021 - 07.2022
Outpatient Coder
Providence Health & Services
02.2013 - Current
Outpatient Medical Coder
West Hills Hospital
02.2010 - 10.2012
Outpatient Medical Coder
Caban Resources
05.2008 - 11.2009
Medical Records Technician/Medical Coder
Valley Presbyterian Hospital
09.2005 - 03.2008
Document Processing Technician
Countrywide Home Loans
02.2005 - 07.2005
Administrative Assistant
Mora Acoustics
05.2004 - 01.2005
Associate of Applied Science - Health Information Technology
CabanArreolaCharleenDeVry University
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