Deepa Melmatti
Fort mill,SC
Summary
Hands-on professional offering a keen understanding of data confidentiality and HIPAA regulations. Highly trained Medical Coder knowledgeable in AMA and the CMS coding rules.
- Professional Medical Coder with 1+ years of experience in Risk adjustment coding (HCC)
- Knowledgeable with regards to Medical Coding guidelines.
- Has knowledge in coding techniques (ICD-10 CM, CPT, HCPCS).
- Consistently maintained a 98% medical coding accuracy rate and maintained a steady daily production.
- Strong understanding of various coding classification systems Assign accurate ICD 10 CM codes.
- Team player with great interpersonal skills but capable of working independently
- Work Authorization: Authorized to work for any Organization in US.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Medical Coder
CSI Companies
07.2023 - Current
- Perform Risk adjustment coding for the client daily of 30 cases with an accuracy between 95% to 98%
- Experience with coding tools such as MRM (Medical record Manager), HCC, Data wrap, EPI encoder, Salesforce tool, Citrix
- Performing provider audit review charts
- Resourcefully used provided internal company coding encoder websites.
- Conscientiously reviewed medical records information to identify appropriate coding based on CMS, HCC categories.
- Reads through patient health data, histories, physician diagnosis and treatments to gain understanding for coding purposes
- Interprets medical terminology and pharmacy logical information to translate into coding system.
- Coded outpatient, inpatient and emergency encounters at the rate of 25 to 60 charts per day
- Strong coding knowledge related to chronic illness diagnostics, treatment and management
- Knowledge of anatomy, physiology, pathological processes of disease and medical terminology
- Critical thinking skills for chart review and abstraction
- Good understanding in HCC guidelines provided by the company
- Maintained knowledge of ICD-10 coding principles, government regulations and protocols
- Maintained strict confidentiality of patient information in accordance with HIPAA regulations while managing sensitive data.
- Interpret, evaluate and verify medical record documentation for completeness by complying with the specifications set by client
- Analyze data accurately to ensure optimum reimbursement and minimize claim denials
- Attended several internal trainings related to HCC coding and other healthcare topics
- Experience of working on projects like Medicare(Blind, suspects, AIER charts), Centene , Wellmed
Physician Assistant
DG Hospital
09.2011 - 12.2015
- Liaised with nurses and other clinical staff to process and direct patients to appropriate departments.
- Gathered and input detailed patient data used for diagnostics and tracking.
- Worked with medical professionals to provide complex clinical care management, patient education and counseling.
- Immunized patients against communicable diseases following CDC guidelines and individual preferences.
- Recorded patients' medical history, vital statistics and test results in electronic medical records.
- Interpreted diagnostic test results to determine deviations from normal.
Education
Bachelor of Homeopathic Medicine and Surgery (BHMS) - Homeopathic Medicine
Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences
Belagavi, Karnataka, India01.2011
Skills
- Episource encoder
- MRM (Medical record Management)
- HCC Coder
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Word
- Time Management
- Certified Professional Coder
- Patient Data Abstracts
- Certified Medical Coder
Certification
- CPC - Certified Professional Coder
Timeline
Senior Medical Coder
CSI Companies
07.2023 - Current
Physician Assistant
DG Hospital
09.2011 - 12.2015
Bachelor of Homeopathic Medicine and Surgery (BHMS) - Homeopathic Medicine
Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences