Erica Marie Platas
Bakersfield,California
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with the desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. Eager to utilize my education and experience to aid in improving patient care. Highly interested in furthering my education and providing exceptional quality of work. Highly trained Medical Coding professional who is knowledgeable in coding standards, guidelines, coding clinic, CMS, and HIPAA guidance.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
HCC Coder
Bakersfield Family Medical Center
Bakersfield
01.2017 - Current
- Obtained certification as a Risk Adjustment Coder in 2023
- Achieved certification as a Certified Documentation Expert Outpatient in 2023.
- Conducted retrospective chart reviews, identified clinical indicators, and abstracted data for accurate assignment of HCC codes.
- Delivering education to providers for proper HCC code assignment.
- Proficient in accessing various EHR systems including NextGen, Athena, Practice Fusion, Centricity, and eClinicalWorks
- Trained and educated employees on improving documentation.
- Performed as a CDI specialist
- Currently studying for the Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) certification through AHIMA.
Medical coder
Bakersfield Family Medical Center
Bakersfield
01.2013 - 01.2017
- Successfully achieved certification as a Professional Coder through AAPC in 2010.
- Demonstrated expertise in outpatient coding and consistently exceeded productivity goals set by management
- Demonstrated attention to detail by accurately assigning ICD 9, ICD 10, CPT, and HCPCS codes while reviewing patient charts for discrepancies in medical documentation
- Performed compliant queries and communication with doctors.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Health Administration
Aspen University
Denver, CO05-2025
California State University of Bakersfield
01.2022
Bakersfield College
01.2020
Skills
- Medical Terminology
- Anatomy, Pathophysiology, Pharmacology
- ICD-10-CM CPT, HCPCS coding
- Knowledgeable in RADV audits
- Proficiency in Encoder
- Proficient in Coding clinic
- HIPAA Compliance, Regulatory Guidelines
- Data Verification, Workflow Management
- Effective Communication Skills
- Training and mentoring
- Ethical standards
Timeline
HCC Coder
Bakersfield Family Medical Center
01.2017 - Current
Medical coder
Bakersfield Family Medical Center
01.2013 - 01.2017
Bachelor of Science - Health Administration
Aspen University
California State University of Bakersfield
Bakersfield College
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