Katherine Milbauer
Battle Creek,MI
Summary
Detail-oriented senior medical coder specializing in coding compliance audits and revenue cycle management. Demonstrated success in resolving complex reimbursement issues and providing education on coding standards to healthcare staff. Currently pursuing certified professional coder certification through AAPC.
Overview
1
1
Certification
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Medical Coder
Southwest Michigan Dermatology
Portage, Michigan
04.2022 - 06.2026
- Acted as subject matter expert on medical record reviews for accurate diagnosis and procedure coding.
- Resolved complex reimbursement issues related to coding practices, maximizing revenue recovery.
- Collaborated with providers to resolve documentation discrepancies, ensuring coding integrity and accurate reimbursement.
- Educated healthcare staff on coding standards and guideline changes to enhance compliance and accuracy.
- Conducted audits to sustain coding accuracy and compliance with regulations.
- Developed coding policies and workflow processes to enhance departmental efficiency.
- Trained junior coders on best practices to uphold coding standards and improve skills.
- Produced accounting reports with targeted recommendations to optimize revenue recovery strategies.
Veterinary Surgical Technician
Charles River Laboratories
Mattawan, Michigan
11.2018 - 08.2021
- Assisted veterinarians during surgeries, maintaining sterile environments to enhance patient safety and outcomes.
- Administered anesthesia under veterinarian supervision, contributing to successful and safe surgical operations.
- Monitored vital signs of animal patients throughout surgical processes.
- Prepared surgical instruments and equipment for a variety of veterinary procedures.
- Performed laboratory tests, including urinalysis, fecal analysis, and blood work, aiding in accurate diagnoses and treatment plans.
- Maintained accurate records of experimental procedures and results to support research initiatives.
- Reviewed scientific literature to inform ongoing research projects effectively.
- Collaborated with researchers to develop protocols for new animal studies and experiments.
Education
High School Diploma -
East Catholic High School
Manchester, CT06-2012
Skills
- Advanced CPT coding
- Procedure coding
- Compliance auditing
- Auditing and quality assurance
- Revenue cycle management
- Reimbursement expertise
- Coding policy development
- Medical documentation
- HIPAA mastery
- Professional development
Certification
- Certified Dermatology Coder
Timeline
Senior Medical Coder
Southwest Michigan Dermatology
04.2022 - 06.2026
Veterinary Surgical Technician
Charles River Laboratories
11.2018 - 08.2021
High School Diploma -
East Catholic High School