Corey Payne CPC, COC
Columbia,SC
Summary
Certified Professional Medical Coder with 15 years experience in various medical office environments. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Patient Records Abstractor 3
University of California, San Diego
03.2023 - Current
- Analyzed and extracted pertinent medical information from patient records to ensure proper coding of ICD10 and CPT codes into Epic
- Reviewed charts to ensure accuracy of abstracted data.
- Provided feedback and recommendations to ensure accurate charge capture
- Maintained confidentiality of all patient information according to HIPAA guidelines.
Remote Pathology Coder III
Change Healthcare
06.2012 - Current
- After working with McKesson for five months as an A/R specialists was promoted to a full-time coder after successfully passing their SCC-Pathology certification
- Maintained my position through company transition to Change Healthcare
- Since then, I have been promoted to Coder II and now hold a position as a Coder III / Team Lead of 35 clients
- Duties include but not limited to coding, QAing of other coders, training, working AR coding denials and researching coding issues we may find with a client
- Proven ability to use independent judgment and work with minimum supervision
- Track record for maintaining 97% and above on quarterly QA.
Certified Professional Coder
Pathology Service Associates
10.2008 - 02.2012
- Hired as a core team member of eight to open a new branch office of Pathology Service Associates in Charlotte, NC
- Responsible for payment posting, AR research, and charge entry
- Tracks deposits and maintains spreadsheets to ensure that all monies are accurately reported
- Reconciled these records with end-of-month reports
- After gaining CPC Certification was promoted to full-time Coder
- Responsible for ICD-9 coding of pathology reports for numerous clients
- Also was responsible for clinical coding, utilizing NCD/LCD list for PSA's largest client.
Huntington Internal Medicine Group (HIMG), E/M Services (Hospital Charge Capture)
10.2007 - 09.2008
- After three months from hire as a financial counselor, and by personal request from the Chief Financial Officer, was promoted to this newly created position on the billing side of HIMG
- Accessed local hospital website for research purposes to ensure that all charges are being captured, that physicians are charging at correct levels, and duplicate charges are avoided
- Responsible for posting these charges by utilizing CPT, ICD-9 and HCPCS manuals.
Education
COC-01093168
American Academy of Professional Coders
03.2017
CPC-01093168
American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC)
2008
Skills
- Proficiency in numerous billing platforms
- Excellent communication, leadership and time management skills
- Committed to and excelling in medical coding and billing career
- Aptitude to expand knowledge of various software and coding programs
Timeline
Patient Records Abstractor 3
University of California, San Diego
03.2023 - Current
Remote Pathology Coder III
Change Healthcare
06.2012 - Current
Certified Professional Coder
Pathology Service Associates
10.2008 - 02.2012
Huntington Internal Medicine Group (HIMG), E/M Services (Hospital Charge Capture)
10.2007 - 09.2008
COC-01093168
American Academy of Professional Coders
CPC-01093168
American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC)
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