Earlyn Pirtheesingh
Certified Medical Records Coder
Homestead,FL
Summary
Dedicated and adaptable professional with a proactive attitude and the ability to learn quickly. Strong work ethic and effective communication skills. Eager to contribute to a dynamic team and support organizational goals.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
1
1
year of post-secondary education
Work History
Revenue Integrity Specialist Coder
Baptist Health Hospital
Miami, FL
02.2019 - 06.2024
- Identified coding errors or incorrect payment denials from third-party payers and took appropriate action to ensure timely resolution of claims.
- Demonstrated strong problem-solving skills, resolving issues efficiently and effectively.
- Participated in coding team meetings to discuss challenges and best practices.
- Answered questions and fulfilled requests with friendly and knowledgeable service.
- Maintained positive working relationship with fellow staff and management.
- Added modifiers as appropriate, coded narrative diagnoses and verified diagnoses.
- Entered coded data into electronic health record (EHR) systems.
- Safeguarded medical records to maintain patient confidentiality.
- Resolved coding discrepancies and denials to maximize reimbursement.
- Reviewed clinical data from medical records to assign ICD, CPT, and HCPCS codes.
- Verified proper coding, sequencing of diagnoses, and accuracy of procedures.
- Updated coding skills and knowledge through continuous education and training.
- Assigned additional diagnosis codes based on specific clinical findings (laboratory, radiology and, pathology reports as well as clinical studies) in support of existing diagnoses.
- Kept abreast of updates and changes in coding guidelines and reporting requirements.
- Utilized coding software and tools efficiently to expedite the coding process.
- Maintained updated knowledge of coding requirements, which included continuing education and certification renewal.
- Worked effectively in team environments to make the workplace more productive.
- Communicated with various departments to resolve coding and charge edits, to assist with resolving edits in a timely fashion.
- Evaluated medical records for accurate code assignment based on ICD-10 guidelines.
Certified Coding Specialist
MedPartners HIM
Tampa, Fl
01.2012 - 02.2019
- Applied official coding conventions and rules from American Medical Association and Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services to assign diagnostic codes.
- Resourcefully used various coding books, procedure manuals, and on-line encoders.
- Reviewed patient charts to better understand health histories, diagnoses, and treatments.
- Reviewed outpatient records and interpreted documentation to identify diagnoses and procedures.
- Utilized electronic medical record systems to store, retrieve and process patient data.
- Used classification manuals to gain additional knowledge of disease and diagnoses processes.
Education
Certificate of Completion - Medical Records Coding And Billing
National School of Technology
Miami, FL 01.1998 - 03.1999
Skills
- Medical coding
- Revenue optimization
- Documentation review
- Data analytics
- Excel proficiency
Certification
- CCS, H.S. Diploma
- Currently completed classroom course for 215 Lic. (Health, Life and Annuity Broker license) to write insurances for Medicare Advantage Insurance.
Timeline
Revenue Integrity Specialist Coder
Baptist Health Hospital
02.2019 - 06.2024
Certified Coding Specialist
MedPartners HIM
01.2012 - 02.2019
Certificate of Completion - Medical Records Coding And Billing
National School of Technology
01.1998 - 03.1999
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