Kelly LaPlante
8750 Lake Road,NY
Summary
Methodical Medical Coder provides administrative and clerical support to medical staff. Proven record of accurately organizing, filing and retrieving patient information. Experienced in coding medical records and entering data into patient databases. Medical Billing and Coding Specialist with 25 years providing administrative and patient support in hospital and medical office settings.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Ambulance Coder
Vineall Ambulance
Oneida, NY
11.2024 - 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.
- Communicated with insurance companies to research and resolved coding discrepancies.
- Generated reports to identify coding trends and discrepancies.
- Verified signatures and checked medical charts for accuracy and completion.
- Monitored changes in coding regulations to provide recommendations for compliance.
- Reviewed outpatient records and interpreted documentation to identify diagnoses and procedures.
Medical Coder (Remote)
University Of Minnesota Physicians
Minneapolis, MN
01.2022 - 10.2024
- 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.
- Interacted with physicians and other healthcare staff to ask questions regarding patient services.
- Correctly coded and billed medical claims for various hospital and nursing facilities.
- Reviewed, analyzed, and managed coding of diagnostic and treatment procedures contained in outpatient medical records.
Medical Coder (Contract) (Remote)
Addison Group
Minneapolis, MN
09.2021 - 12.2021
- Reviewed outpatient records and interpreted documentation to identify diagnoses and procedures.
- Resourcefully used various coding books, procedure manuals, and on-line encoders.
- Interacted with physicians and other healthcare staff to ask questions regarding patient services.
- Applied official coding conventions and rules from American Medical Association and Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services to assign diagnostic codes.
Medical Coder (Remote)
Community Health Services Of Northern New York
Canton, NY
04.2021 - 09.2021
- 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.
- Interacted with physicians and other healthcare staff to ask questions regarding patient services.
- Correctly coded and billed medical claims for various hospital and nursing facilities.
Medical Coder (Contract) Remote
Addison Group
Minneapolis, MN
01.2021 - 04.2021
- Reviewed outpatient records and interpreted documentation to identify diagnoses and procedures.
- Verified signatures and checked medical charts for accuracy and completion.
- Reviewed, analyzed, and managed coding of diagnostic and treatment procedures contained in outpatient medical records.
- Applied official coding conventions and rules from American Medical Association and Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services to assign diagnostic codes.
Medical Coder (Contract)
Beacon Hill Staffing Group LLC
Charlotte, NC
01.2020 - 03.2020
- Assigned to Atrium Health & Charlotte Gastroenterology
- Responsible for coding all Profee medical records for Gastroenterology
- Audited E&M levels when requested
- Utilized EPIC software
Medical Coder/Abstractor
Canton Potsdam Hospital
Potsdam, NY
04.2017 - 10.2019
- Applied official coding conventions and rules from American Medical Association and Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services to assign diagnostic codes
- Reviewed, analyzed and managed coding of diagnostic and treatment procedures contained in outpatient medical records
- Reviewed outpatient records and interpreted documentation to identify all diagnoses and procedures
- Used ECW and Medent to input information into computerized patient record system
- Currently serve as Vice President of AAPC St Lawrence chapter
- Currently serve as Secretary of New York State Snowmobile Association
Medical Coder/Biller
Dewell
Potsdam, NY
04.2015 - 04.2017
- Applied official coding conventions and rules from American Medical Association and Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services to assign diagnostic codes
- Performed billing and coding procedures for emergency room, inpatient and outpatient services
- Interacted with physicians and other healthcare staff to ask questions regarding patient services and ensure chart accuracy
- Reviewed, analyzed and managed coding of diagnostic and treatment procedures contained in outpatient medical records.
Education
Certified Professional Coder - undefined
American Academy of Professional Coders
Salt Lake City, UTHigh School Diploma - undefined
Clifton Fine Central School
Star Lake, NY06.1987
Skills
- Patient data compilation
- Proficiency in EPIC
- Clerical Support
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Records review
- Medical claims coding
- Records management
- Data security procedures
- Decision-Making
Accomplishments
- Electronic Medical Records Knowledge - Expert
- August 2019
- Knowledge of EMR data, associated privacy regulations, and best practices for EMR use
- Full results: https://share.indeedassessments.com/share_assignment/z2colcttae2723
- Medical Terminology - Highly Proficient
- Understanding and using medical terminology
- Full results: https://share.indeedassessments.com/share_assignment/pgpgb0d12kikodl25
- Medical Billing - Proficient
- Understanding the procedures and forms used for medical billing
Former Secretary of New York Snowmobile Association
- Committee Chair for Events and Promotions.
- Responsible for creating content and marketing for New York State snowmobiling.
- Responsible for organizing the annual educational forum and awards dinner.
- Responsible for schedule of educational safety trailer for events across New York State.
- Responsible for taking minutes for board meetings, handling correspondence for directors, and maintaining files for all clubs throughout New York State.
Timeline
Ambulance Coder
Vineall Ambulance
11.2024 - Current
Medical Coder (Remote)
University Of Minnesota Physicians
01.2022 - 10.2024
Medical Coder (Contract) (Remote)
Addison Group
09.2021 - 12.2021
Medical Coder (Remote)
Community Health Services Of Northern New York
04.2021 - 09.2021
Medical Coder (Contract) Remote
Addison Group
01.2021 - 04.2021
Medical Coder (Contract)
Beacon Hill Staffing Group LLC
01.2020 - 03.2020
Medical Coder/Abstractor
Canton Potsdam Hospital
04.2017 - 10.2019
Medical Coder/Biller
Dewell
04.2015 - 04.2017
Certified Professional Coder - undefined
American Academy of Professional Coders
High School Diploma - undefined
Clifton Fine Central School