EVA MONTES
Apple Valley,CA
Summary
I'm a Certified Coding Specialist, with over 15 years experience. An Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Providing administrative and patient support in hospital and medical office settings. Advanced knowledge of private insurance processes and codes.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Medical Biller and Coder
Matney Pediatrics
07.2008 - Current
- Reviewed outpatient records and interpreted documentation to identify diagnoses and procedures.
- Guarded against fraud and abuse by verifying coded data accurately reflected services provided.
- Interacted with physicians and other healthcare staff to ask questions regarding patient services.
- Reviewed, analyzed and managed coding of diagnostic and treatment procedures contained in outpatient medical records.
- Resourcefully used various coding books, procedure manuals and on-line encoders.
- Reviewed patient charts to better understand health histories, diagnoses and treatments.
- Utilized active listening, interpersonal and telephone etiquette skills when communicating with others.
- Applied official coding conventions and rules from American Medical Association and Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services to assign diagnostic codes.
- Accurately selected proper descriptive code when more than one anatomical location was indicated.
Medical Assistant
Matney Pediatrics
07.2008 - Current
- Sanitized, restocked and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms and allergies.
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions and prepared for physician examinations.
- Collected and documented patient medical information such as blood pressure and weight.
- Performed clerical duties, such as word processing, data entry, answering phones and filing.
- Scheduled appointments, registered patients and distributed sample pharmaceuticals as prescribed.
- Assisted with routine checks and diagnostic testing by collecting and processing specimens.
- Collaborated with medical and administrative personnel to maintain patient-focused, engaging and compassionate environment.
Education
High School Diploma -
Sierra Vista High School
Baldwin Park, CABilling And Coding - Medical Insurance Billing
Northwest College
West Covina, CAAssociate of Business Administration - Business
Barstow Community College
Barstow, CASkills
- Records Management
- Client Inquiries
- Reviewing Patient Information
- Operational Requirements
- Data Entry
- Diagnostic Codes
- Medical Terminology
- CPT Code Modifiers
- Reading Comprehension
- Code Assignment Research
- Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable
- Medical Claims Coding
- ICD-10 Requirements
- EMR Systems
Timeline
Medical Biller and Coder
Matney Pediatrics
07.2008 - Current
Medical Assistant
Matney Pediatrics
07.2008 - Current
High School Diploma -
Sierra Vista High School
Billing And Coding - Medical Insurance Billing
Northwest College
Associate of Business Administration - Business
Barstow Community College