Kelli Seepersad
Palm Bay,FL
Summary
Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) with over three years providing administrative and patient support in a medical office setting. Knowledge of insurance processes and codes. Held my Certified Coding Associate Certification (CCA) from 2020- August 2023 when I received my CCS. AHIMA member since 2020.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Coder
Virtua Health
11.2020 - Current
- Maintained high coding standards by adhering to industry best practices and staying current with emerging technologies.
- Resourcefully used various coding books, procedure manuals, and on-line encoders.
- Applied official coding conventions and rules from American Medical Association and Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services to assign diagnostic codes.
- Reviewed patient charts to better understand health histories, diagnoses, and treatments.
- Performed on-site coding audits to determine accuracy and compliance with coding guidelines.
Medical Unit Secretary
Kessler Rehabilitation Hospital
04.2014 - 11.2020
- Handled high-pressure situations calmly, efficiently prioritizing tasks during peak hours or emergencies within the unit.
- Contributed to a positive work environment through effective collaboration with nurses, doctors, and other hospital staff members.
- Improved patient satisfaction by providing efficient administrative support and timely communication to medical staff.
- Assisted in training new Medical Unit Secretaries, sharing organizational knowledge and best practices for efficient operations.
- Expedited discharge processes by preparing required paperwork and coordinating transportation arrangements for patients as needed.
- Managed inventory of office supplies to maintain an organized and well-stocked workspace for the entire team.
- Fostered a welcoming atmosphere at the reception area, greeting visitors warmly while maintaining confidentiality about patient matters at all times.
- Facilitated seamless coordination between departments, scheduling appointments and managing transfers for optimal patient care.
Education
Certification - Health Information Managment
DeVry University
Downers Grove, IL08.2023
Skills
- Certified Coding Specialist (CCS)
- Wound Care coding
- Epic Systems
- 3M Encoder
- Diagnostic Coding Accuracy
- HIPAA compliance awareness
- Clinical Documentation Review
- Electronic health records navigation
- ICD-10 Proficiency
- Medical Terminology
- Coding Error Resolution
- Procedural Coding Precision
Certification
- CCS - Certified Coding Specialist (AHIMA)
Timeline
Coder
Virtua Health
11.2020 - Current
Medical Unit Secretary
Kessler Rehabilitation Hospital
04.2014 - 11.2020
Certification - Health Information Managment
DeVry University
- CCS - Certified Coding Specialist (AHIMA)
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