Fawn McCandless
Orangevale
Summary
Accomplished Senior Medical Coder/Customer Service Representative Trainee at Dermatology Consultants of Sacramento, adept in medical billing and possessing exceptional organizational abilities. Excelled in applying AMA and CMS coding rules, enhancing coding accuracy, and mentoring junior coders. Demonstrated expertise in insurance verification and conflict mediation, significantly improving customer service standards.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Medical Coder/Customer Service Representative Trainee
Dermatology Consultants of Sacramento
06.1999 - 06.2024
- Resourcefully used various coding books, procedure manuals, and on-line encoders.
- Reviewed patient charts to better understand health histories, diagnoses, and treatments.
- Reviewed, analyzed, and managed coding of diagnostic and treatment procedures contained in outpatient medical records.
- Verified signatures and checked medical charts for accuracy and completion.
- Interacted with physicians and other healthcare staff to ask questions regarding patient services.
- Reviewed outpatient records and interpreted documentation to identify diagnoses and procedures.
- Applied official coding conventions and rules from American Medical Association and Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services to assign diagnostic codes.
- Communicated with insurance companies to research and resolved coding discrepancies.
- Trained and mentored junior coders to support growth and development and apply high-quality coding practices.
Education
No Degree -
California University Sacramento
Sacramento, CAHigh School Diploma -
Encina Highschool
Sacramento, CA06.1974
Skills
- Decision-making capabilities
- Organizational abilities
- Medical billing experience
- Strong attention to detail
- Insurance Verification
- Data Entry
- Clinical Documentation
- Training and mentoring
- Customer Service
- Conflict Mediation
Produces and sells beautiful handmade cards and accomplished in multi media art.
I have been creating beautiful cards for customers and I have taught friends the art of multi media.
Timeline
Senior Medical Coder/Customer Service Representative Trainee
Dermatology Consultants of Sacramento
06.1999 - 06.2024
No Degree -
California University Sacramento
High School Diploma -
Encina Highschool
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