Emily Kessler
Bowling Green,KY
Summary
Certified Medical Coder with comprehensive knowledge in health information management and medical billing processes. Solid understanding of medical terminology, coding, ICD-10-CM, and CPT principles. Known for accuracy in data entry and ability to handle confidential patient information responsibly.
Overview
1
1
Certification
2
2
years of post-secondary education
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Physician Practice Coder
Med Center Health - Corporate Office
Bowling Green, KY
06.2023 - Current
- Assigned appropriate Neurology ICD-10 and CPT codes for diagnoses and procedures.
- Reviewed patient medical records for accuracy, completeness and compliance with coding regulations.
- Maintained current working knowledge of CPT and ICD-10 coding principles, government regulation, protocols and third-party billing requirements.
- Applied modifiers to ensure precise coding and verified narrative diagnoses.
- Interpreted medical terminology and pharmacological information to translate information into coding system.
- Entered coded data into electronic health record (EHR) systems.
- Maintained confidentiality of patient information according to HIPAA regulations.
Internship Student
Med Center Health - Corporate Office
Bowling Green, KY
01.2023 - 05.2023
- Developed proficiency in EHR system (Meditech), enhancing ability to support clinical documentation processes
- Reviewed medical records and workflow to assess company coding performance standards
- Shadowed staff to learn clinical and coding tasks, to gain foundational skills
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Medical Information Technology
Southcentral Kentucky Community And Technical College
Bowling Green, KY 01.2021 - 05.2023
Skills
- ICD-10 coding
- CPT coding
- EHR data entry
- Medical Terminology
- Billing Compliance
- Effective communication
- Diagnostic coding
- Neurology coding
- Continuing education
- HIPAA compliance
- Certified Professional Coder
- Information analysis
- Revenue cycle management
- Coding compliance
Certification
Certified Professional Coder:
CPC-A AAPC 2023-Current
Accomplishments
Barren River Coding Chapter:
Vice President 2025
Timeline
Physician Practice Coder
Med Center Health - Corporate Office
06.2023 - Current
Internship Student
Med Center Health - Corporate Office
01.2023 - 05.2023
Associate of Applied Science - Medical Information Technology
Southcentral Kentucky Community And Technical College
01.2021 - 05.2023