Karen Simspon
Portland,OR
Summary
Detail-oriented and dependable professional with experience in medical coding and service-based operations. Skilled in medical records review, task prioritization, communication, and troubleshooting. Brings a strong focus on accuracy, organization, and efficient problem solving to support quality results. Hardworking employee with customer service, multitasking, and time management abilities. Devoted to giving every customer a positive and memorable experience.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Cleaning and Organizing Business
Karen Simpson
Medford, OR
06.1997 - 02.2024
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Contributed innovative ideas and solutions to enhance team performance and outcomes.
- Promoted high customer satisfaction by resolving problems with knowledgeable and friendly service.
- Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
- Assisted with customer requests and answered questions to improve satisfaction.
- Exceeded customer satisfaction by finding creative solutions to problems.
- Demonstrated strong problem-solving skills, resolving issues efficiently and effectively.
Medical Coder
Asante Regional Medical Center
Medford, Oregon
06.1997 - 03.2000
- Coded Asante Regional Medical Center inpatient charts with ICD-10-CM and CPT guidelines.
- Checked medical records for full documentation and correct code selection.
- Applied HCPCS codes for procedures, supplies, and outpatient services.
- Validated diagnosis and procedure codes against hospital compliance standards.
- Entered coding data into EHR and hospital billing systems.
- Kept current knowledge of CPT and ICD-10 coding principles, government regulations, and third-party billing requirements.
- Stayed current on coding changes, updates, and new rules.
- Reviewed patient records for accuracy, completeness, and coding compliance.
- Studied patient history, physician diagnoses, and treatment details to support coding work.
- Verified procedure code accuracy to support proper reimbursement levels.
- Worked with healthcare staff, including practitioners, to improve coding accuracy.
- Interpreted medical reports to assign appropriate ICD-9, CPT-4, and HCPCS codes.
- Audited medical records for compliance with federal and hospital policies.
- Read through patient health data, histories, physician diagnoses and treatments to gain understanding for coding purposes.
- Advised on the impact of coding decisions on reimbursement and compliance.
- Performed quality assurance checks on coded data.
- Utilized ICD-10, CPT, and HCPCS coding systems to process claims and billing.
Education
Certificate of Technical Studies - Medical Coding
US Career Institute
2001 Lowe Street, Fort Collins, Co09-2006
Associate of Science - Medical Technology
Rogue Community College
101 South Barlette St . Medford, Oregon 9750101-2003
Skills
- Medical records review
- ICD-10 coding
- CPT coding
- Problem solving
- Attention to detail
- Communication skills
- Time management
- Task prioritization
- Team collaboration
- Microsoft Word
- MS office
- Verbal communication
- Decision-making
- Organizational skills
- Friendly, positive attitude
- Customer satisfaction
- Troubleshooting
Timeline
Cleaning and Organizing Business
Karen Simpson
06.1997 - 02.2024
Medical Coder
Asante Regional Medical Center
06.1997 - 03.2000
Certificate of Technical Studies - Medical Coding
US Career Institute
Associate of Science - Medical Technology
Rogue Community College