Karen Hernandez
1615 Pakwe Lane Sutcliffe,Nevada
Summary
Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Medical Coder/Analyst
Pyramid Lake Tribal Health Department
2008.01 - 2022.08
- Maintained accuracy, completeness, and security for medical records and health information.
- Supported the implementation of electronic health record systems, simplifying the coding process.
- Enhanced team efficiency with regular training sessions on new coding updates and best practices.
- Resourcefully used various coding books, procedure manuals, and on-line encoders.
- Followed up with medical staff regarding missing information in patient records.
- Collaborated with physicians to obtain necessary documentation, improving claim approval rates.
- Monitored changes in coding regulations to provide recommendations for compliance.
- Input data into computer programs and filing systems.
- Researched and resolved medical record discrepancies.
- Communicated with insurance companies to research and resolved coding discrepancies.
- Generated reports to identify coding trends and discrepancies.
- Transcribed and entered patient medical information into electronic medical records systems.
- Communicated effectively with staff, patients, and insurance companies by email and telephone.
- Used classification manuals to gain additional knowledge of disease and diagnoses processes.
- Increased coding accuracy by diligently reviewing medical documentation and applying appropriate codes.
- Ensured compliance with industry regulations and guidelines by staying up-to-date on the latest coding changes.
- Utilized electronic medical record systems to store, retrieve and process patient data.
- Minimized errors by providing ongoing feedback to clinical staff regarding proper documentation practices.
Education
No Degree - Six Month Coding Course
Brown Consulting
On-line01.2018
Skills
- Medical Terminology
- Data Verification
- Workflow Management
- Claims Processing
- Insurance and Coding Specialist
- Diagnostic Coding
- Records Accuracy
- Coding Error Resolution
- Medical billing code accuracy
- Medical claims coding
- Teamwork capabilities
- Electronic Health Record Applications
- Anatomy knowledge
- Medical Billing Processing
- Attention to Detail
- Procedural Coding
- HIPAA Compliance
- ICD-10 Coding
Timeline
Medical Coder/Analyst
Pyramid Lake Tribal Health Department
2008.01 - 2022.08
No Degree - Six Month Coding Course
Brown Consulting
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