Kelly Baker
Clovis,CA
Summary
Detail-oriented medical coder with 30 years of experience in inpatient and procedural coding. Skilled in effective communication and team collaboration, ensuring accurate claims processing and compliance with coding standards.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Medical Coder
Cardiovascular Consultants Heart Center
Fresno, California
07.1996 - Current
- Analyzed medical records for accurate coding of cardiovascular procedures.
- Verified coding accuracy and proper sequencing of diagnoses and procedures, enhancing overall billing integrity.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of CPT and ICD-10 coding principles, government regulations, and third-party billing requirements to support compliance.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of coding changes, updates, and new rules.
- Collaborated with healthcare providers to resolve documentation discrepancies, ensuring accurate coding.
- Communicated with billing department regarding coding issues and resolutions.
- Communicated with insurance companies to resolve billing discrepancies.
- Submitted electronic claims to various insurance carriers.
- Contacted insurance providers to verify insurance information and obtain billing authorization.
- Posted payments to patient accounts accurately and timely.
- Reconciled daily cash receipts with billing records.
- Managed patient inquiries regarding billing statements and payment options.
- Answered incoming calls regarding billing inquiries from patients and and or providers in a professional manner.
- Downloaded, printed and batched electronic funds transfers and remits.
Medical Coder
Cardiovascular Consultants Heart Center
Fresno
07.1996 - Current
Education
High School Diploma -
Selma High
Selma, CASkills
- Diagnosis coding
- Inpatient records coding
- Procedural coding
- Coding standards
- Claims processing
- Billing review
- Coding error resolution
- Document analysis
- Code allocation
- Attention to detail
- Effective communication
- Problem solving
- Time management
- Team collaboration
- Coding error resolution
Certification
- Certified Medical Coder
Timeline
Medical Coder
Cardiovascular Consultants Heart Center
07.1996 - Current
Medical Coder
Cardiovascular Consultants Heart Center
07.1996 - Current
High School Diploma -
Selma High