Kimberly Burgess
Las Vegas,Nevada
Summary
Hardworking professional applies official coding conventions and rules established by American Medical Association and Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. Confident Medical Coder adheres to data confidentiality and privacy rules in all workflows and promotes dynamic interpersonal skills.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Medical Coder OBGYN
UNLV Health
Las Vegas, NV
10.2019 - Current
- OB/GYN Coder
- Review patient charts to better understand health histories, diagnoses, and treatments.
- Apply official coding conventions and rules from American Medical Association and Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services to assign diagnostic codes.
- Utilize electronic medical record systems to store, retrieve and process patient data.
- Review outpatient records and interpreted documentation to identify diagnoses and procedures.
- Resourcefully use various coding books, procedure manuals, and on-line encoders.
- Review, analyze, and manage coding of diagnostic and treatment procedures contained in outpatient/inpatient medical records.
- Monitor changes in coding regulations to provide recommendations for compliance.
- Verified accuracy of patient information in medical records.
- Increase coding accuracy by diligently reviewing medical documentation and applying appropriate codes.
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge of coding guidelines and regulations, ensuring compliance across all coding activities.
- Utilize active listening, interpersonal, and telephone etiquette skills when communicating with others.
Lead Medical Records Technician
Comprehensive Cancer Center
9280 West Sunset Rd Las Vegas NV 89148
08.2011 - 10.2019
- Maintained confidentiality of all medical records and sensitive information to comply with HIPAA regulations.
- Processed medical records requests from outside providers according to facility, state, and federal law.
- Scanned medical records in digital format for easy retrieval and accessibility.
- Supported medical staff by providing organized and accurate medical records.
- Utilized electronic medical record systems to store, retrieve and process patient data.
- Assisted in preparation of medical records to release to other medical facilities requesting for patient history and information.
- Kept accurate log of requests for medical information and records.
- Maintained patient confidence by keeping patient records information confidential.
- Obtained necessary signatures on information release forms to obtain medical and treatment records from other service providers.
- Printed and photocopied documents to provide patients with copies of medical records.
- Maintained accuracy, completeness, and security for medical records and health information.
- Developed and maintained organized filing system for medical records to adhere to HIPAA regulations.
- Maintained patient records in compliance with security regulations.
- Verified accuracy of patient information in medical records.
- Followed up with medical staff regarding missing information in patient records.
- Responded to patient inquiries to provide information and details of medical records.
- Scanned and uploaded medical records into electronic medical records system.
- Tracked and monitored requests for medical records release.
- Sorted and distributed incoming and outgoing medical records.
- Assisted in training new staff on medical record processing and filing procedures.
- Processed and tracked requests for medical records from external organizations.
- Demonstrated strong attention to detail while cross-referencing medical records for completeness and consistency, identifying potential errors and facilitating prompt resolution.
- Expedited release-of-information requests by verifying authorization forms and providing requested documents promptly.
Education
Some College (No Degree) -
Warren County Community College
Washington, NJGED -
State of New Jersey
New Jersey2000
Skills
- OB/GYN coding specialist
- Certified Professional Coder
- Certified Outpatient Coder
- Proficient in Epic, Cerner, Meditech, and Codify
- Experienced in ICD-10 coding practices
- CPT code proficiency
- Apply appropriate modifiers
- Proficient in medical terminology
- Doctor Communication
- Effective time management
- Strong attention to detail
- Analytical problem-solving
- Accurate data entry
- HCPCS coding
- Proficiency in Microsoft office
- Continuing education
Certification
- CPC - Certified Professional Coder
- COC - Certified Outpatient Coder
Timeline
Medical Coder OBGYN
UNLV Health
10.2019 - Current
Lead Medical Records Technician
Comprehensive Cancer Center
08.2011 - 10.2019
Some College (No Degree) -
Warren County Community College
GED -
State of New Jersey