Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals while appling my skills and knowledge.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Medial Coding Specialist
Solventum (previously 3M Health Information Systems)
05.2013 - Current
Management of various clients for coding needs and requirements
Development of client coding policies and procedures
Supervision of coding staff for adherence to quality and optimization of overall coding performance.
Create documents enhancing staff knowledge and development, while advancing coding practices.
Analyze complex medical records to assign accurate codes for billing purposes.
Lead Federal and State coding audits to ensure compliance with regulatory standards and accuracy in documentation.
Collaborate with healthcare administrators to resolve coding discrepancies and optimize reimbursement strategies.
Coding of Evaluation and Management encounters across multiple outpatient specialties
Maintain compliance with Federal and State healthcare directives
Enhanced ongoing education to sustain and expand job knowledge
Senior Medical Coding Specialist
University of Rochester, Strong Memorial Hospital
01.2001 - 05.2013
Coding for all Strong Health Radiologists
Onboarding of new employees
Compliance reviews for coding accuracy
Developing comprehensive coding policies and procedures
Uphold and revise all compliance standards
Evaluation and Management Emergency Department coding
Coding of Pathology requisitions
Oncology Department coding
Extensive Physician correspondence
Extensive use of system data applications
Education
Associates Degree - Health Information Management
Monroe Community College
Rochester, New York
05-2001
Skills
HIPAA compliance
Continuous learning mindset
Advanced CPT coding
Auditing and quality assurance
Medicare and medicaid regulations
Outpatient coding expertise
Team leadership and training
Certification
RHIT – Registered Health Information Technician September 2001
CEMC – Certified Evaluation and Management Coder December 2018
Timeline
Senior Medial Coding Specialist
Solventum (previously 3M Health Information Systems)
Medial Assistant/Wound Care Specialist at Spartanburg Regional Medical CenterMedial Assistant/Wound Care Specialist at Spartanburg Regional Medical Center