Medical Coder
North Florida Integrative Medicine
03.2012 - Current
- Performed on-site coding audits to determine accuracy and compliance with coding guidelines.
- Communicated with insurance companies to research and resolved coding discrepancies.
- Reviewed medical records for completeness and filed records in alphabetic and numeric order.
- Sorted and distributed incoming and outgoing medical records.
- Resourcefully used various coding books, procedure manuals, and on-line encoders.
- Reviewed, analyzed, and managed coding of diagnostic and treatment procedures contained in outpatient medical records.
- Verified accuracy of patient information in medical records.
- Reduced turnaround time for appeals by preparing comprehensive supporting documentation for denied claims.
- Assisted in budget development and cost reduction initiatives by providing accurate data on billed services.