Elizabeth Hull
MAYSVILLE
Summary
Experienced medical coding specialist with expertise in surgical, inpatient, and procedural coding, as well as revenue cycle management and diagnostic coding. Skilled in reviewing medical records, resolving coding errors, and ensuring compliance with HIPAA regulations.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Coding
Physfinancial
06.2024 - 05.2025
- Assisted with auditing processes related to billing accuracy and coding compliance.
- Troubleshooted coding issues and identified solutions to resolve them quickly.
- Provided assistance with medical coding tasks as needed.
- Provided guidance on coding requirements related to insurance billing processes.
- Collaborated with physicians to ensure accurate coding of diagnoses and procedures.
- Familiarity with coding systems related to billing practices.
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks while remaining adaptable and flexible.
- Skilled in using various software applications and programs including Microsoft Office and Adobe Creative Suite.
- Reviewed charts for appropriate use of modifiers when submitting claims for payment.
- Evaluated physician orders to determine proper diagnosis codes according to ICD-10 standards.
- Used ICD-10-CM and CPT coding to complete records.
- Reviewed medical records to assign codes according to classification systems.
- Resolved medical coding edits or billing item rejects in relation to code assignment.
- Worked in high-volume medical coding and collections environment to maintain exceptional standards of excellence.
- Evaluated documentation to complete diagnosis coding and meet specificity requirements, supporting clinical indicators.
- Demonstrated expertise in resolving coding issues and responding to inquiries from healthcare providers.
- Prepared and submitted claims to insurance companies and governmental agencies.
- Protected security of medical records to ensure that confidentiality was maintained.
- Reviewed records for completeness, accuracy and compliance with regulations.
- Managed release of information requests in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.
- Utilized software programs to accurately document patient information into electronic databases.
Coding/Billing
Harrison Memorial Hospital
02.2016 - 06.2024
- Worked with coworkers to complete tasks.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Reviewed, analyzed, and managed coding of diagnostic and treatment procedures contained in outpatient medical records.
- Correctly coded and billed medical claims for various hospital and nursing facilities.
- Reviewed outpatient records and interpreted documentation to identify diagnoses and procedures.
- Communicated with insurance companies to research and resolved coding discrepancies.
- Utilized electronic medical record systems to store, retrieve and process patient data.
- Collected payments and applied to patient accounts.
- Researched CPT and ICD-9 coding discrepancies for compliance and reimbursement accuracy.
- Examined patients' insurance coverage, deductibles, insurance carrier payments and remaining balances not covered under policies when applicable.
Assistant Manager
CCK
02.2013 - 02.2016
- Used ICD-10-CM and CPT coding to complete records.
- Utilized coding software to verify accuracy of diagnosis and procedure codes assigned to patient accounts.
- Reviewed medical records to assign codes according to classification systems.
- Analyzed medical documents to ensure accuracy of codes, modifiers, and units.
- Interpreted clinical documentation from providers for accurate assignment of diagnosis codes.
- Prepared and submitted claims to insurance companies and governmental agencies.
- Evaluated documentation to complete diagnosis coding and meet specificity requirements, supporting clinical indicators.
- Maintained a working knowledge of current ICD-10-CM and PCS guidelines and CPT code sets.
- Worked in high-volume medical coding and collections environment to maintain exceptional standards of excellence.
- Helped review insurance denials related to diagnosis issue.
- Demonstrated expertise in resolving coding issues and responding to inquiries from healthcare providers.
- Utilized problem-solving skills to efficiently troubleshoot any issues that arose during the billing process.
- Processed payments in a timely manner to ensure proper reimbursement for services rendered.
- Accurately entered patient billing information into multiple computer systems.
- Verified insurance coverage for services provided and submitted claims accordingly.
- Interpreted Explanation of Benefits documents from various payers in order to accurately post payments.
- Researched denied claims or claims requiring additional documentation in accordance with payer requirements.
- Developed and maintained positive customer service relationships with patients, insurance companies, and other medical personnel.
Education
Associate in Arts (A.A.) -
Maysville Community College
Maysville, KY05-1991
Skills
- Surgical coding experience
- Inpatient coding
- Medical record review
- Procedural coding
- Revenue cycle management
- Anatomy
- Clinical documentation
- HIPAA compliance
- Diagnostic coding
- Outpatient billing
- Claims processing
- Data entry
- Insurance verification
- Medical terminology
- Coding error resolution
Timeline
Coding
Physfinancial
06.2024 - 05.2025
Coding/Billing
Harrison Memorial Hospital
02.2016 - 06.2024
Assistant Manager
CCK
02.2013 - 02.2016
Associate in Arts (A.A.) -
Maysville Community College