Karin Byrd
Prineville,OR
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional professional coding skills. Skilled at working effectively, independently, and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Professional Coding Specialist, II
St. Charles Healthcare System
Bend, OR
10.2016 - Current
- Interpret medical charts to assign appropriate ICD-10-CM, CPT and HCPCS codes in the outpatient setting. Specialties include the Emergency Department, Urology, Orthopedics, Medical Oncology and General Surgery.
- Investigate rejected and denied claims, correcting applicable coding.
- Maintain high accuracy rate on daily production of completed reviews.
- Maintain strict confidentiality with adherence to HIPAA guidelines and regulations.
- Maintain updated knowledge of coding requirements, which include continuing education and certification renewal.
Medical Coding and Billing Specialist
Hudson Medical Services
Bend, OR
07.2013 - 10.2016
- Assigned ICD-10-CM and CPT codes for a multi-specialty third party coding and billing company.
- Submitted claims electronically to insurance companies in accordance with regulations.
- Verified patient information, including medical history and insurance coverage, to ensure accuracy of coding and billing.
- Researched denied claims to determine the cause of denial and corrected errors as needed.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Health Information Technology
Central Oregon Community College
Bend, OR06-2013
Skills
- Professional Fee ICD-10-CM and CPT coding
- HIPAA Compliance
- Epic Systems
- Medical Billing
Certification
- Registered Health Information Technician
- Certified Coding Associate
Timeline
Professional Coding Specialist, II
St. Charles Healthcare System
10.2016 - Current
Medical Coding and Billing Specialist
Hudson Medical Services
07.2013 - 10.2016
Associate of Applied Science - Health Information Technology
Central Oregon Community College
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