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Daniel Rivera

Miami,FL

Summary

Certified Professional Coder. Working knowledge of CPT, ICD-9 and ICD-10. Knowledge and understanding of several different coding systems. Knowledge and understanding of authorizations and pre-certifications. Knowledge of medical billing/collection practices. Proficient in the full Microsoft Office Suite


Overview

18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Coding Specialist

Signify Health
03.2024 - Current
  • Achieved 98% accuracy in coding 120 to 130 medical charts daily, enhancing patient data integrity.
  • Specialized in Hierarchical Condition Category (HCC) captures to optimize reimbursement processes.
  • Consistently met daily coding targets, contributing to efficient departmental operations and workflow management.
  • Reviewed and validated medical documentation to ensure compliance with coding standards and regulations.
  • Collaborated with healthcare providers to clarify documentation requirements for accurate coding practices.
  • Maintained up-to-date knowledge of coding guidelines and regulations to ensure compliance.
  • Participated in ongoing training sessions to improve coding skills and knowledge in medical terminology.

Senior Operation Warehouse Associate

Go Puff
06.2021 - 12.2024
  • Coordinated order fulfillment processes, ensuring timely dispatch of customer deliveries.
  • Maintained accurate inventory records using warehouse management systems (WMS).
  • Oversaw daily workflows, managing staff schedules to optimize resource allocation.
  • Monitored equipment functionality and coordinated maintenance to minimize downtime risks.
  • Prepared orders for shipment by picking, packing, and labeling merchandise.
  • Collaborated with team members to achieve daily targets and complete tasks efficiently.
  • Performed inventory control, such as counting, and stocking merchandise.
  • Consistently met or exceeded productivity targets while maintaining high standards for quality and safety.
  • Assisted in receiving, stocking and distribution of merchandise.
  • Operated forklifts and pallet jacks to efficiently move inventory throughout warehouse.
  • Implemented process improvements that reduced picking errors and increased productivity.

Medical Risk Adjustment Coder

Advantasure/UST Health proof
04.2023 - 02.2024
  • Coding HCC Coding Charts to the best of my ability while maintaining 100% Accuracy and meeting QA Requirements
  • Collaborated with clinical teams to enhance documentation accuracy and improve coding practices.
  • Conducted comprehensive risk adjustment coding reviews to ensure compliance with regulatory standards.
  • Analyzed patient data to identify coding discrepancies, driving improvements in overall data integrity.
  • Evaluated coding audits and provided actionable feedback to minimize errors and optimize reimbursement processes.
  • Improved revenue cycle management by accurately assigning HCC codes to maximize reimbursement potential.
  • Achieved high levels of coder productivity by consistently meeting or exceeding established benchmarks for daily coding volume and accuracy rates.
  • Enhanced data accuracy by meticulously reviewing and validating medical records for risk adjustment coding.
  • Reduced coding errors through rigorous attention to detail, thorough knowledge of ICD-10-CM guidelines, and continuous professional development.
  • Maintained accuracy, completeness, and security for medical records and health information.

Remote Risk Adjustment Coder

CSI Companies/UHG
04.2022 - 04.2023
  • Coding HCC Medical Charts with the highest attention to detail, following Official Coding Outpatient and Inpatient Guidelines, while maintaining accuracy 95% or higher
  • Reviewed and analyzed medical records for accurate documentation and coding integrity.
  • Collaborated with healthcare providers to clarify documentation discrepancies.
  • Achieved high levels of coder productivity by consistently meeting or exceeding established benchmarks for daily coding volume and accuracy rates.
  • Reduced coding errors through rigorous attention to detail, thorough knowledge of ICD-10-CM guidelines, and continuous professional development.
  • Maintained accuracy, completeness, and security for medical records and health information.

Personal Shopper

Instacart
10.2017 - 06.2021
  • Monitor checkout stations to ensure that they have adequate cash available and that they are staffed appropriately.
  • Compute and record totals transactions
  • Issue receipts, refunds, credits, or change due to customers
  • Maintain clean and orderly checkout areas.
  • Answering customers questions and provide information on procedures or policies

Remote Coding Review Consultant

Inovalon
03.2016 - 07.2017
  • Responsible for conducting chart reviews for purposes of identifying, confirming, and/or documenting appropriate medical coding; perform quality control over-read reviews of previously completed record reviews to ensure accuracy, completeness, and overall high-quality of the record review processes
  • Knowledge of coding guidelines and regulations as they relate to Risk Management.
  • Abide by all HIPAA and associated patient confidentiality requirements.
  • Coding CRG, HCC Charts and E-Pass Charts following proper Outpatient and Inpatient Coding Guidelines

HCC Coder

OS2 Healthcare Solutions
10.2015 - 11.2015
  • Handle information about patient treatment, diagnosis, and related procedures to ensure proper coding
  • Review medical procedures as documented by service providers
  • Translate medical treatment into codes that can be interpreted by payers, other medical coders, and other medical facilities
  • Submit claims to insurance companies and other third-party payers
  • Receiving patient treatment codes to use in assembling reimbursement claims

Medical Biller

Managed Care Consortium Group
08.2012 - 09.2015
  • Coding Daily Claims for assigned provider Groups
  • Entering Claims for assigned provider Groups.
  • Generating Clean Claims.
  • Provide practices with accurate responses to inquires regarding ICD-9, CPT and HCPCS request

Cashier/ Customer Service Representative

Staples
Miami, FL
01.2008 - 06.2009
  • Ensured adequate cash and staffing at checkout stations for efficiency.
  • Accurately computed and recorded transaction totals for customer purchases.
  • Issued receipts, refunds, and change promptly to maintain customer satisfaction.
  • Maintained clean, organized checkout areas to enhance customer experience.
  • Answered customer inquiries and provided clear information on policies and procedures.

Education

High School -

Smart Horizon High School
Miami, Florida

Risk Adjustment/HCC Coding

AAPC
Remote
04.2015

Certified Professional Coder Program -

Excelsior Technical Institute
Doral, FL
10.2013

Skills

  • ICD-10 proficiency
  • HIPAA compliance
  • Medical abbreviations
  • Procedural coding accuracy
  • Diagnostic coding accuracy
  • Professional ethics
  • CPT coding
  • Code validation
  • HCPCS level II coding

Certification

  • CPC - Certified Professional Coder
  • CRC - Certified Risk Adjustment Coder

Timeline

Coding Specialist

Signify Health
03.2024 - Current

Medical Risk Adjustment Coder

Advantasure/UST Health proof
04.2023 - 02.2024

Remote Risk Adjustment Coder

CSI Companies/UHG
04.2022 - 04.2023

Senior Operation Warehouse Associate

Go Puff
06.2021 - 12.2024

Personal Shopper

Instacart
10.2017 - 06.2021

Remote Coding Review Consultant

Inovalon
03.2016 - 07.2017

HCC Coder

OS2 Healthcare Solutions
10.2015 - 11.2015

Medical Biller

Managed Care Consortium Group
08.2012 - 09.2015

Cashier/ Customer Service Representative

Staples
01.2008 - 06.2009

High School -

Smart Horizon High School

Risk Adjustment/HCC Coding

AAPC

Certified Professional Coder Program -

Excelsior Technical Institute