Reliable medical coder with strong ability in medical terminology and disease process. Offering proficient knowledge of coding rules and regulations for CPT and ICD -10-CM assignments. Highly organized, proactive and punctual with team-oriented mentality. Remote medical coder able to work independently to achieve goals.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Anesthesia Medical Coder
Focus Medical Billing
Atlanta, GA
03.2002 - Current
Interpreted medical reports to apply appropriate ICD-10-CM, CPT and ASA codes.
Work Independently to achieve daily production goals
Resolve insurance denials
Correctly capture specific diagnoses and procedures to insure optimal reimbursement
Responsible for research for coding related inquiries from clients
Performed contract audits of anesthesia
Created and conducted anesthesia educational presentations to clients
Quickly responded to staff and client inquiries regarding CPT codes.
Assigned procedure and diagnosis codes for insurance billing using Epic and Connect Software
Added modifiers as appropriate, coded narrative diagnoses and verified diagnoses.
Maintained updated knowledge of coding requirements, which included continuing education and certification renewal.
Contract Medical Coder
Abeo Management Corporation
Atlanta, GA
05.2016 - 03.2019
Assign ICD-10-CM, CPT and ASA codes appropriately for anesthesia, pain management end evaluation and management cases
Work independently managing encounters, prioritizing case studies to meet daily goals
Resolve incidents for coding related questions working with practice
Applied coding rules established by American Medical Association and Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services for assignment of procedural codes.
Maintained current working knowledge of CPT and ICD-10-CM coding principles, government regulation, protocols and third-party billing requirements.
Added modifiers as appropriate, coded narrative diagnoses and verified diagnoses.
Verified proper coding, sequencing of diagnoses and accuracy of anesthesia and pain practice procedures
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Journalism
University of Georgia
Athens, GA
Some College (No Degree) - Pre Nursing Classes
Georgia Perimeter College
Decatur, GA
Skills
Medical terminology
Data entry
Certified Professional Coder
Coding Error Resolution
ICD-10 Coding
Records Accuracy
Charting and Clinical Documentation
Compliance Verification
Records Review
Attention to Detail
Epic Systems
Time Management
Timeline
Contract Medical Coder
Abeo Management Corporation
05.2016 - 03.2019
Anesthesia Medical Coder
Focus Medical Billing
03.2002 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Journalism
University of Georgia
Some College (No Degree) - Pre Nursing Classes
Georgia Perimeter College
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