Felice Martin
Macon,GA
Summary
I am highly dependent/reliable worker. I am a fast learner and take a lot of pride in my work. I am willing to learn new things to better myself on the job. I tend to challenge myself to take on tasks I’ve never done and succeed or come close to the best of my abilities. Detail-oriented medical coder with a strong foundation in CPT, HCPCS, and ICD-10-CM coding. Committed to ensuring compliance with healthcare policies while effectively resolving payment discrepancies through collaboration with providers. Proficient in insurance verification and multitasking, contributing to operational efficiency.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
3
3
Certifications
Work History
Medical Coder
Georgia Neurosurgical Institute
Macon, USA
01.2005 - Current
- Guided medical professionals in accurate medical coding practices.
- Assigning codes for CPT, HCPCS, ICD-10-CM.
- Ensuring conformity with the many policies and norms about medical coding.
- Collaborated with healthcare providers to address and resolve payment-related issues.
- Researched and resolved discrepancies in payment postings to ensure accuracy.
- Monitored daily payment postings for compliance with company policies.
- Assisted accounting staff with month-end closing processes.
Insurance Clerk
Pain Institute of Ga. LLC
Macon, USA
01.2002 - 01.2005
- Pre-certified and verified patient insurance; negotiated reimbursements with insurance companies to ensure coverage.
- Compiled and submitted billing information and medical claims to insurance providers for timely processing.
- Investigated and appealed rejected allegations, advocating for patient claims and ensuring compliance.
- Utilized the Workers Compensation Adjustor to approve appointments.
- Handling patient information in compliance with HIPAA.
- Utilized Misys Tiger program to manage patient data.
Phlebotomy
Medical Center of Central Ga.
Macon, USA
01.1999 - 01.2002
- Collected blood samples from diverse patient demographics, including infants and adults, ensuring patient comfort and safety.
- Ensured proper collection, labeling, handling, and transportation of specimens in accordance with facility protocols to maintain specimen integrity.
- Updated patient records to ensure accuracy and compliance with facility standards, facilitating streamlined patient care.
Education
High School Diploma -
Central High School
01-1985
Skills
- Misys Tiger software
- Insurance verification
- Medical assistant skills
- Multitasking
- Medical Coder
- Medical Biller
- medical claims processing
- insurance reimbursement negotiations
- problem solving
- attention to detail
- Dependable and responsible
- Critical thinking
Certification
Certified Professional Coder
Timeline
Medical Coder
Georgia Neurosurgical Institute
01.2005 - Current
Insurance Clerk
Pain Institute of Ga. LLC
01.2002 - 01.2005
Phlebotomy
Medical Center of Central Ga.
01.1999 - 01.2002
High School Diploma -
Central High School