Katherine Strausbaugh
La Grange,KY
Summary
Highly skilled and accomplished entry-level medical coder with experience in ICD-10-CM and CPT coding proficiency with a strong grasp of anatomy, physiology, and medical terminology. Skilled in modifiers application, compliance with healthcare regulations, and resolving fraud/waste/abuse issues. Familiar with Medicare Parts A, B, C, D, Advance Beneficiary Notice (ABN), NCCI Edits, and HCPCS coding. Expertise in adhering to coding payment policies, applying coding guidelines, and proficiency in Place of Service Coding.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Practicode Online Practicum
AAPC
Salt Lake City, UT
01.2024 - Current
- Coded 600 Outpatient and Inpatient charts using Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) codes to identify and categorize each procedure performed.
- Coded 600 Outpatient and Inpatient charts using ICD-10-CM codes to document diagnoses and conditions treated precisely, ensuring accurate coding and compliance with regulations.
- Gained familiarity with medical records, extracting relevant data, and converting the information into ICD-10-CM, CPT, and HCPCS codes
- Gained real-world experience coding actual medical charts
- Improved coding skills and gained coding experience across multiple specialties
- Gained additional preparation for real-world coding
Preschool Lead Teacher
Crestwood United Methodist Church Preschool
08.2010 - 05.2020
- Designed and executed developmentally appropriate lesson plans that enhanced learning among four and 5-year-olds
- Fostered a nurturing environment that allowed children to lead their learning processes, increasing engagement and motivation
- Conducted detailed assessments for each student, tracking their academic, social, and emotional progress
- Collaborated with fellow educators to assess student needs and tailor individualized learning plans, improving outcomes for each child
Education
Physician Based Medical Coding Course -
AAPC
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary School Teaching
Hanover College
Skills
Core Competencies
Medical terminology, coding payment policies, coding guidelines, anatomy, physiology, healthcare regulations, place of service coding, fraud/waste/abuse resolution
Technical Skills
ICD-10-CM, CPT, HCPCS, Codify, NCCI edits, Microsoft Office, NCD and LCD Edits
Affiliations
American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC), Member in good standing
Certification
Certified Professional Coder, Apprentice (CPC-A)
Timeline
Practicode Online Practicum
AAPC
01.2024 - Current
Preschool Lead Teacher
Crestwood United Methodist Church Preschool
08.2010 - 05.2020
Physician Based Medical Coding Course -
AAPC
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary School Teaching
Hanover College
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