CRYSTAL KATUTA
Las Vegas,NV
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate, successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive
a itude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Crystal has 30 years of
facility coding and 4 years of current HCC coding experience. Also has gained much needed
experience in CDI along with the opportunity to work in numerous EMR.
Overview
44
44
years of professional experience
Work History
Outpatient Coder, Dignity Health St Martin
Las Vegas, NV
08.2019 - 08.2022
- Interacted with physicians and other healthcare staff to ask questions regarding patient services
- Reviewed outpatient records and interpreted documentation to identify diagnoses and procedures
- Reviewed, analyzed and managed coding of diagnostic and treatment procedures contained in outpatient medical records
- Resourcefully used various coding books, procedure manuals and on-line encoders
- Performed as expected 12-15 charts per hour while maintaining a 95% accuracy rate
- Used Microsoft Word and other software tools to create documents and other communications
- Worked within applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment
- Maintained excellent a endance record, consistently arriving to work on time
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed
- Participated in team-building activities to enhance working relationships
HCC Coder, Maxim Healthcare
Las Vegas
06.2019 - 12.2019
- Review clinical documentation and assign accurate diagnosis coding according to CMS guidelines
- Reviewed outpatient records and interpreted documentation to identify diagnoses
- Reviewed, analyzed and managed coding of diagnostic and treatment procedures contained in outpatient medical records
- Resourcefully used various coding books, procedure manuals and on-line encoders.
Coder
HCC, Comforce
11.2018 - 12.2019
- Health
- Verify appropriateness of ICD-10 code to include required supporting documentation and treatment plans
- Reviewed outpatient records and interpreted documentation to identify diagnoses and procedures
- Reviewed, analyzed and managed coding of diagnostic and treatment procedures contained in outpatient medical records
- Resourcefully used various coding books, procedure manuals and on-line encoders.
MRA Coder
Tessellate LLC
Las Vegas, NV
01.2017 - 06.2018
- Reviewed outpatient records and interpreted documentation to identify diagnoses and procedures
- While maintaining 95% accuracy rate and 3-5 charts per hour
- Guarded against fraud and abuse by verifying coded data accurately reflected services provided
- Interacted with physicians and other healthcare staff to ask questions regarding patient services
- Reviewed, analyzed and managed coding of diagnostic and treatment procedures contained in outpatient medical records
- Applied official coding conventions and rules from American Medical Association and Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services to assign diagnostic codes
- Verified signatures and checked medical charts for accuracy and completion.
MRA, DDDS
07.2015 - 12.2017
- Data Driven Delivery System – Las Vegas, NV
- Review clinical documentation and assign accurate diagnosis code according to CMS guidelines
- Review medical documents such as progress notes, such as progress notes, surgical reports, medical visit and diagnosis report to create educational strategies to ensure correct diagnosis code assignment by a provider
- Take personal responsibility for personal growth including establishing new skills, knowledge, and information.
Coding Consultant
Comforce Health
Tampa, FL
09.2013 - 07.2015
- Interacted with healthcare staff to ask questions regarding patient services
- Reviewed outpatient records and interpreted documentation to identify diagnoses and procedures
- Reviewed, analyzed and managed coding of diagnostic and treatment procedures contained in outpatient medical records
- Resourcefully used various EMR and on-line encoders.
Coding Consultant
Harmony Healthcare
Tampa, FL
07.2013 - 12.2013
- Clinical Oncology Coding, Remote
- MD Anderson Cancer Center.
Coding Consultant
K-Force Staffing
Tampa, FL
10.2011 - 09.2013
- Reviewed outpatient records and interpreted documentation to identify diagnoses and procedures
- Reviewed, analyzed and managed coding of diagnostic and treatment procedures contained in outpatient medical records
- Resourcefully used various coding books, procedure manuals and on-line encoders
- Reviewed 15 ED records hour to select appropriate coding sequences
- Performed coding procedures for ambulance, emergency room, and outpatient services.
Outpatient Coder II
Sunrise Hospital & Sunrise Children's Hospital
Las Vegas, NV
10.1978 - 10.2011
- Interacted with physicians and other healthcare staff to ask questions regarding patient services
- Reviewed outpatient and inpatient records and interpreted documentation to identify diagnoses and procedures
- Reviewed, analyzed and managed coding of diagnostic and treatment procedures contained in outpatient medical records
- Responsible for ICD-9 and CPT assignment and Injection and
- Infusion , E/M Level
- Resourcefully used various coding books, procedure manuals and on-line encoders
- 600 beds acute care facility, trauma level 2
- Reviewed, analyzed and managed coding of diagnostic and treatment procedures contained in outpatient medical records
- Implemented new coding procedures that reduced mistakes by 90% and simplified processes
- Resourcefully used various coding books, procedure manuals and on-line encoders
- Reviewed multiple medical records to select appropriate coding sequences
Compliance Analyst
Dr Bashir Chowdhry, MD Cardiovascular & Thoracic S
, NV
05.2010 - 01.2011
- Reviewed audit and monitoring reports related to consumer and client activities
- Stayed current with latest changes to applicable regulatory standards and company procedures
- Prepared documentation and records for upcoming audits and inspections
- Assisted investigation and risk management teams with fraud investigations and risk identification.
Auditor
Sunrise Hospital
Las Vegas, NV
01.2003 - 01.2008
- Review of Emergency Department Records
- Identified use of non- prescription drugs and alcohol use
- Complied with established internal procedures by examining reports, processes and documentation
- Participated in interviews, performed observations and evaluated pertinent information to supplement audit findings.
Education
High School Diploma -
Valley High School
06.1979
Skills
- 3M Encoder/CAC 360 Encoder
- ICD-10 (International Classification of
- Disease Systems)
- Productivity Standards
- Records Review
- EMR Systems- Cerner-Power Chart, Epic and
- Meditec
- Compliance Verification
- Knowledge of Treatments
- Medical Records and Documentation
- Records Accuracy
- Spreadsheet Tracking
Interests
CCS
, AHIMA Board Member, Nominating Commi ee Chair
2016-2017
Timeline
Outpatient Coder, Dignity Health St Martin
08.2019 - 08.2022
HCC Coder, Maxim Healthcare
06.2019 - 12.2019
Coder
HCC, Comforce
11.2018 - 12.2019
MRA Coder
Tessellate LLC
01.2017 - 06.2018
MRA, DDDS
07.2015 - 12.2017
Coding Consultant
Comforce Health
09.2013 - 07.2015
Coding Consultant
Harmony Healthcare
07.2013 - 12.2013
Coding Consultant
K-Force Staffing
10.2011 - 09.2013
Compliance Analyst
Dr Bashir Chowdhry, MD Cardiovascular & Thoracic S
05.2010 - 01.2011
Auditor
Sunrise Hospital
01.2003 - 01.2008
Outpatient Coder II
Sunrise Hospital & Sunrise Children's Hospital
10.1978 - 10.2011
High School Diploma -
Valley High School
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