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Chayla munson-helmstetter

CPC
Fargo,ND

Summary

Proficient and analytical Medical Coder seeking to become an asset to a company and its customers through efficient coding processes. Organized and thorough in all paperwork and data entry. Efficient in time management and multitasking. Certified Professional Coder (CPC) with experience working in busy Family Practice medical practices and out-patient clinics. Detail-oriented and knowledgeable on coding guidelines and changes with background in Medicare, Medicaid and third-party billing. Experienced in-patient hospital Medical Coder trained in ICD-9, ICD-10 and HCPCS coding. Strong attention to detail, accurate reporting and keen understanding of current billing procedures and updates.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Patient Access Representative

Essentia Health-Fargo
Fargo, ND
06.2022 - Current
  • ESSENTIA HEALTH
  • Check in and check out Emergency Room patients
  • Do follow up on work queues that are needing further evaluation and completion.
  • Collected and entered patient demographic and insurance data into computer database to establish patient's medical record.
  • Determined patient financial needs and referred eligible patients to proper county, state or federal agencies to obtain financial assistance.

Certified Professional Coder

Essentia Health-Fargo
Fargo, ND
05.2018 - 07.2019
  • Performed billing and coding procedures for ambulance, emergency room, impatient and outpatient services.
  • Applied official coding conventions and rules from American Medical Association and Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services to assign diagnostic codes.
  • Assisted management with improving coding reporting.
  • Reviewed outpatient records and interpreted documentation to identify diagnoses and procedures.
  • Guarded against fraud and abuse by verifying coded data accurately reflected services provided.
  • Coded Observations and Inpatient Professional Services at average rate of 10 per hour.

Certified Ambulance Coder

Essentia Health-Fargo
Fargo, ND
05.2016 - 12.2016
  • Reviewed outpatient records and interpreted documentation to identify diagnoses and procedures.
  • Reviewed 60 medical records a day to select appropriate coding sequences.
  • Guarded against fraud and abuse by verifying coded data accurately reflected services provided.

CERTIFIED AMBULANCE CODER/COMPLIANCE OFFICER

Ambulance Claims Processing
Moorhead, MN
01.2014 - 07.2016
  • Reviewed outpatient records and interpreted documentation to identify diagnoses and procedures.
  • Guarded against fraud and abuse by verifying coded data accurately reflected services provided.
  • Oversaw proper maintenance and dissemination of filing documentation as well as records and reports for review by various departments.
  • Implemented improvement initiatives and developed compliance testing program to monitor and identify gaps in new and existing practices.
  • Developed and implemented internal control tests to verify employee compliance with established policies and procedures.

MEDICAL BILLING REPRESENTATIVE

Aqreva
Fargo, ND
01.2015 - 05.2016
  • Coded and reviewed medical claims and denials
  • Answered billing calls from facilities.

Education

CPC

APPLIED SCIENCE DEGREE - undefined

INTERSTATE BUSINESS COLLEGE

Certified Ambulance Coder, NAAC - undefined

Skills

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Timeline

Patient Access Representative

Essentia Health-Fargo
06.2022 - Current

Certified Professional Coder

Essentia Health-Fargo
05.2018 - 07.2019

Certified Ambulance Coder

Essentia Health-Fargo
05.2016 - 12.2016

MEDICAL BILLING REPRESENTATIVE

Aqreva
01.2015 - 05.2016

CERTIFIED AMBULANCE CODER/COMPLIANCE OFFICER

Ambulance Claims Processing
01.2014 - 07.2016

CPC

APPLIED SCIENCE DEGREE - undefined

INTERSTATE BUSINESS COLLEGE

Certified Ambulance Coder, NAAC - undefined

Chayla munson-helmstetterCPC