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Work History
Education
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Accomplishments
Certification
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Emily Carruth

Summary

Detail-oriented Certified Outpatient Coding Tech with extensive experience at Self Regional Healthcare. Proven track record in achieving coding accuracy and compliance, while enhancing patient satisfaction through exceptional communication. Skilled in CPT and ICD-10 coding, with a strong commitment to HIPAA regulations and continuous learning in medical billing practices.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Certified Outpatient Coding Tech

Self Regional Healthcare
07.2015 - Current
  • Assigned appropriate CPT, ICD-10, and HCPCS codes to procedures and diagnoses.
  • Review medical records to ensure accurate coding and compliance with regulations.
  • Conduct audits of coding accuracy, identifying areas for improvement and implementing corrective actions.
  • Communicate with healthcare providers to resolve discrepancies in patient information and claims.
  • Provided exceptional customer service to patients, addressing their concerns regarding insurance claims or billing issues with empathy and professionalism.
  • Maintained patient confidentiality by adhering to strict HIPAA regulations during all aspects of the coding and billing processes.
  • Train new staff on coding standards, billing practices, and system navigation.

Outpatient Medical Coder

Piedmont Health Group
01.2006 - 06.2015
  • Reviewed outpatient medical records for accuracy and compliance with coding standards.
  • Assigned appropriate CPT, ICD-10, and HCPCS codes to procedures and diagnoses.
  • Collaborated with healthcare providers to clarify documentation discrepancies and improve coding accuracy.

Bank Teller

Capital Bank
04.2005 - 12.2005
  • Processed deposits and withdrawals with accuracy and efficiency.
  • Assisted customers in navigating banking products and services.
  • Managed daily cash reconciliations to ensure compliance and accuracy.
  • Trained new tellers on operational procedures and customer service standards.
  • Balanced cash drawers accurately at the end of each shift, minimizing discrepancies in financial records.
  • Processed customer transactions promptly, minimizing wait times.
  • Counted and packaged currency and coins.
  • Managed Bank Vault

Education

Associate of Arts - Business Management

Piedmont Technical College
Greenwood, SC
01-2027

High School Diploma -

Greenwood High School
Greenwood, SC
05-2002

Skills

  • Attention to detail
  • Works Well Under Pressure
  • Multitasking and organization
  • Written/Verbal communication-Always willing to help others
  • HIPAA compliance
  • Medical billing-Always willing to learn new things
  • ICD-10 Knowledge
  • CPT Knowledge
  • Procedural coding
  • Medical coding guidelines
  • Medical coding certification
  • Inpatient records coding

Accomplishments

  • When asked by my supervisor to start coding for Anesthesiology I jumped right in and taught myself the proper coding techniques.
  • When asked to attend an Auditing Course to become a CPMA, I jumped right in, completed the course and became certified.

Certification

  • Certified Professional Coder, 2016
  • Certified Professional Medical Auditor-2018
  • Certified Revenue Cycle Associate-2023

Timeline

Certified Outpatient Coding Tech

Self Regional Healthcare
07.2015 - Current

Outpatient Medical Coder

Piedmont Health Group
01.2006 - 06.2015

Bank Teller

Capital Bank
04.2005 - 12.2005

Associate of Arts - Business Management

Piedmont Technical College

High School Diploma -

Greenwood High School

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