Debra Noah
Clarksville,OH
Summary
Seeking to begin a new role within UC Health that would enhance current skillset making me a valued associate within a different area of the Professional Billing Office. Attention to detail, willingness to learn and excellent rapport already established with areas of UC Health will allow this new position to be successful. Focused on collaboration and achieving results, adaptable to changing needs. Known for reliability, integrity, and ability to manage complex coding effectively.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Medical Coder
UC Health
10.2009 - Current
- Reduced claim denials by identifying and addressing common errors in the coding process.
- Optimized billing procedures by working closely with the physicians.
- Maintains ICD-10 proficiency, leading to more accurate code assignments and fewer claim rejections.
- Ensured compliance with industry regulations by staying updated on current coding practices and guidelines.
- Participated in relevant professional development opportunities to stay abreast of changes in medical coding standards.
- Resourcefully used various coding books, procedure manuals, and on-line encoders.
- Applied official coding conventions and rules from American Medical Association and Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services to assign diagnostic codes.
- Reviewed outpatient records and interpreted documentation to identify diagnoses and procedures.
- Interacted with physicians and other healthcare staff to ask questions regarding patient services.
- Utilize active listening, interpersonal, and telephone etiquette skills when communicating with others.
- Trained and mentored newly hired coders to support growth and development and apply high-quality coding practices.
- Followed up with medical staff regarding missing information in patient records.
- Utilized electronic medical record systems to store, retrieve and process patient data.
Coder II
Fort Hamilton Hospital
10.2008 - 10.2009
- Maintained high coding standards by adhering to industry best practices and staying current with emerging technologies.
- Applied official coding conventions and rules from American Medical Association and Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services to assign diagnostic codes.
- Reviewed patient charts to better understand health histories, diagnoses, and treatments.
- Reviewed, analyzed, and managed coding of diagnostic and treatment procedures contained in outpatient medical records.
- Verified signatures and checked medical charts for accuracy and completion.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Health Information Management
Cincinnati State Technical And Community College
Cincinnati, OH06.2015
Associate of Applied Science - Medical Billing Technology
University of Cincinnati
Cincinnati, OH06.2008
Associate of Applied Science - Medical Transcription Technology
University of Cincinnati
Cincinnati, OH03.2008
Skills
- Strong attention to detail
- Decision-making capabilities
- Organizational abilities
- Ethical conduct and integrity
- Anatomy and physiology understanding
- Effective communication abilities
- Certified Outpatient Coder Certification
- Team Collaboration Competence
- HIPAA Compliance
- Clinical Documentation
- Training and mentoring
- Workflow Management
- Knowledgeable in EPIC, Vitalware, Microsoft Office 365
- Continuing education
- Coding appeals
- ASC Coding
- Ethical standards
- Code assignment research
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Problem-Solving
- Time Management
- Attention to Detail
- Reliability
- Excellent Communication
- Critical Thinking
- Organizational Skills
- Team Collaboration
- Active Listening
- Effective Communication
- Detail Oriented
- Medical Release of Information ROI processes
- Professionalism
- Revenue Cycle Management
- Task Prioritization
- Self-Motivation
- Patient data confidentiality
- ASC, E/M coding
- Problem-solving abilities
Certification
- Certified Professional Coder (CPC) - American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC).
- Certified Outpatient Coder (COC) - American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC).
Timeline
Senior Medical Coder
UC Health
10.2009 - Current
Coder II
Fort Hamilton Hospital
10.2008 - 10.2009
- Certified Professional Coder (CPC) - American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC).
- Certified Outpatient Coder (COC) - American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC).
Associate of Applied Science - Health Information Management
Cincinnati State Technical And Community College
Associate of Applied Science - Medical Billing Technology
University of Cincinnati
Associate of Applied Science - Medical Transcription Technology
University of Cincinnati
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