Cristine Verdejo
Chino
Summary
Detail-oriented Medical Coding Professional adept at enhancing accuracy and efficiency in healthcare documentation. Strong analytical skills and comprehensive knowledge of coding systems ensure compliance with regulations. Collaborates effectively within teams and adapts to evolving requirements, consistently delivering reliable results.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Remote Medical Coder/Medical Abstractor/Chart Trimmer
AE & Associates, LLC
Corona, CA
09.2023 - 12.2024
- Reviewed patient medical records, assigned diagnostic and procedure codes using ICD-10, CPT, and HCPCS, ensuring compliance with established guidelines.
- Reviewed and coded medical records to ensure compliance with regulatory standards.
- Collaborated with healthcare providers to clarify documentation for accurate coding.
- Analyzed patient data to identify discrepancies and improve coding accuracy.
HIM Coder
Canyon Ridge Hospital
Chino, CA
01.2023 - 02.2023
- - Reviewed patient charts (paper and electronic) and assigned ICD, HCPCS, and CPT codes for mental health and substance use conditions, ensuring accurate representation of treatments. Collaborated with clinicians to clarify documentation, enhancing coding accuracy and compliance with regulatory standards. Monitored compliance with regulations, contributing to quality assurance in coding practices.
- Developed and maintained coding standards to ensure compliance with healthcare regulations.
- Collaborated with clinical staff to enhance electronic health record (EHR) systems functionality.
- Analyzed and resolved complex coding discrepancies to improve billing accuracy.
Medical Transcriptionist/Speech Recognition Editor
Chino Valley Medical Center
Chino, CA
10.2016 - 10.2018
- - Proofread transcription reports for accuracy, maintaining confidentiality of patient information. Identified and corrected errors in reports by consulting with doctors to ensure correct information. Prioritized stat reports based on patient care needs to support timely patient treatment.
- Transcribed medical reports with high accuracy, ensuring adherence to industry standards and patient confidentiality.
- Reviewed physician notes for clarity, enhancing documentation quality and reducing errors in medical records.
- Implemented workflow improvements, increasing transcription efficiency and turnaround times for patient files.
Remote Medical Transcriptionist/Editor
AssistMed Inc.
Woodland Hills, CA
03.2013 - 07.2016
- Converted audio recordings from doctors and healthcare professionals into written medical reports while collaborating with team members and providers to maintain accuracy and deliver on time.
- Reviewed audio recordings and clarified discrepancies to enhance report quality.
- Maintained patient confidentiality while managing sensitive information efficiently.
Education
B.S. - Physical Therapy
University of Perpetual Help Rizal
Las Pinas City, Philippines01-1997
Skills
- ICD-9 and CPT coding
- HCPCS coding
- Medical billing
- Medical claims coding
- Claims processing
- Regulatory guidelines
- Clinical documentation
- Data entry expertise
- Data entry
- Data verification
- Workflow management
- Document management
- Records management
- Patient data compilation
- Patient data identification
- Record assessment
- Organizational skills
- Medical terminology expertise
- Medical terminology
- Anatomy
- Quality assurance
- HIPAA compliance
- Client confidentiality
- Record confidentiality
- Insurance verification
- Procedural coding
- Diagnostic coding
- Coding and abstracting
- Analytical skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Record assessment
- Medical software proficiency
- Anatomy
- Coding and abstracting
- Patient data identification
- Data entry and management
Certification
- Medical Coding - Tri-County Allied Health School November 2021 – May 2022
- Passed AHIMA Certified Coding Specialist Examination Certificate Number available upon request (07/21/2022 - 07/20/2026)
TRAINING:
- HCC Risk Adjustment Training AE & Associates, LLC March 4, 2023 - March 26, 2023
- U.S. Career Institute – Medical Coding Online Course 06/17/2019 – 06/21/2021
Timeline
Remote Medical Coder/Medical Abstractor/Chart Trimmer
AE & Associates, LLC
09.2023 - 12.2024
HIM Coder
Canyon Ridge Hospital
01.2023 - 02.2023
Medical Transcriptionist/Speech Recognition Editor
Chino Valley Medical Center
10.2016 - 10.2018
Remote Medical Transcriptionist/Editor
AssistMed Inc.
03.2013 - 07.2016
B.S. - Physical Therapy
University of Perpetual Help Rizal