Christy Hawkins
Saint Michael,MN
Summary
Precise Medical Coding Analyst known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Specialize in ICD-10 coding, healthcare reimbursement methodologies, and medical billing software. Excel in analytical thinking, problem-solving, and time management to ensure accuracy and compliance in coding practices.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Coding Analyst
UCare Minnesota
, Minnesota
01.2022 - Current
•Resolve CES, NCCI/MUE edits in Optum.
•Support senior coders with provider appeals.
•Evaluate billing and reimbursement documentation, and ensures compliance with federal regulations.
•Assigning codes to diagnoses, procedures, and treatments performed on patients.
•Participate in cross-departmental meetings.
•Support senior coders in provider appeals.
Medical Coder
North Memorial Medical Center
, Minnesota
03.2016 - 01.2022
- Six years of experience coding for this award-winning hospital.
- Utilized EPIC Software, 3M Encoder, Microsoft Office programs.
- Specialize in accurately assigning ICD-10, CPT, hcpcs codes.
- Experience coding in Anesthesia, Infectious Disease, Endocrinology, Cardiology, and Neurorehabilitation.
- Identify claim-processing issues and denials; resolve
- Maintain CEU credentials in accordance with AAPC.
Education
Associates -
Anoka Technical College
Anoka, MN01-2016
Skills
- NCCI, CES, MUE Edits
- ICD-10 coding
- CPT coding
- HCPCS coding
- EPIC software
- HealthRules software
- Optum
- Encoder
- Provider Appeals
- Member Reimbursement
- Excel
- 3M Encoder
- Billing compliance
Certification
- CPC
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Coding Analyst
UCare Minnesota
01.2022 - Current
Medical Coder
North Memorial Medical Center
03.2016 - 01.2022
Associates -
Anoka Technical College