Emily Sewell
Lafayette,LA
Summary
Over 14 years of healthcare experience. Well-versed in medical terminology, coding and compliance procedures. Seeking part-time position. Currently attending SLCC for Medical Laboratory Science. Proficient at answering requests quickly and delivering exceptional results. Highly accurate and efficient with strong time management skills and reliable, hardworking nature. Evenings, nights, and weekends preferred.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Certified Medical Coder
LHC Group
Lafayette, LA
02.2008 - 10.2022
- Verified, coded and added modifiers to diagnoses.
- Maintained updated knowledge of coding requirements, through continuing education and certification renewal.
- Coded 100+ charts per week.
- Guarded against fraud and abuse by verifying coded data accurately reflected services provided.
- Reviewed outpatient records and interpreted documentation to identify diagnoses and procedures.
- Verified signatures and checked medical charts for accuracy and completion.
- Reviewed patient charts to better understand health histories, diagnoses and treatments.
- Used Homecare Homebase to input information into computerized patient record system.
- Applied official coding conventions and rules from Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services to assign diagnostic codes.
- Interacted with other healthcare staff to ask questions regarding patient services.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Applied Life Science
University of Louisiana At Lafayette
Lafayette, LA 08.1997 - 12.2001
Associate of Science - Medical Laboratory Science
South Louisiana Community College
Lafayette, LA 08.2022 - Current
Skills
Medical claims coding
Coding error resolution
ICD 10 Coding
Proficiency in Word, Outlook, Excel
Records review
Excellent Communication
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline
Associate of Science - Medical Laboratory Science
South Louisiana Community College
08.2022 - Current
Certified Medical Coder
LHC Group
02.2008 - 10.2022
Bachelor of Science - Applied Life Science
University of Louisiana At Lafayette
08.1997 - 12.2001