Detail-oriented Inpatient Medical Coder at Carolina East Medical Center, adept in ICD-10 and CPT coding. Enhanced coding accuracy through meticulous documentation review and collaboration with healthcare teams. Committed to HIPAA compliance and continuous education, driving improvements in claim approval rates and team efficiency.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Inpatient Medical Coder
Carolina East Medical Center
08.2007 - Current
Reviewed and coded patient medical records for accuracy and compliance with billing regulations.
Collaborated with healthcare professionals to clarify documentation and resolve coding discrepancies.
Utilized ICD-10, CPT, and HCPCS coding systems to ensure precise coding of diagnoses and procedures.
Conducted regular audits to maintain quality assurance and identify areas for process improvement.
Increased coding accuracy by diligently reviewing medical documentation and applying appropriate codes.
Resourcefully used various coding books, procedure manuals, and on-line encoders.
Reviewed patient charts to better understand health histories, diagnoses, and treatments.
Applied official coding conventions and rules from American Medical Association and Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services to assign diagnostic codes.
Reviewed, analyzed, and managed coding of diagnostic and treatment procedures contained in outpatient medical records.
Reviewed outpatient records and interpreted documentation to identify diagnoses and procedures.
Maintained a high level of productivity while consistently meeting deadlines for claim submissions.
Ensured compliance with industry regulations and guidelines by staying up-to-date on the latest coding changes.
Collaborated with physicians to obtain necessary documentation, improving claim approval rates.
Enhanced team efficiency with regular training sessions on new coding updates and best practices.