Kimberly Fryar
New Richmond,WI
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
34
34
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Revenue Cycle Specialist
HealthPartners
02.2016 - Current
- Applied official coding conventions and rules from American Medical Association and Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services to assign diagnostic codes.
- Resourcefully used various coding books, procedure manuals, and on-line encoders.
- Reviewed, analyzed, and managed coding of diagnostic and treatment procedures contained in outpatient medical records.
- Reviewed outpatient records and interpreted documentation to identify diagnoses and procedures.
- Interacted with physicians and other healthcare staff to ask questions regarding patient services.
- Performed on-site coding audits to determine accuracy and compliance with coding guidelines.
- Trained and mentored junior coders to support growth and development and apply high-quality coding practices.
- Followed up with medical staff regarding missing information in patient records.
Medical Coding Specialist
Park Nicollet
05.2009 - 02.2016
- Worked with individual patients to code medical observations and professional services.
- Applied official coding conventions and rules from American Medical Association and Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services to assign diagnostic codes.
- Resourcefully used various coding books, procedure manuals, and on-line encoders.
- Communicated with insurance companies to research and resolved coding discrepancies.
- Correctly coded and billed medical claims for hospital and clinic facilities.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Park Nicollet Melrose Center
04.2003 - 06.2009
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
- Observed patients under care conditions to help identify symptoms, responses to treatments and progress with goals.
- Delivered high-quality care to eating disorder patients in hospital facility.
- Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
- Upheld infection control and prevention policies across different patient-facing areas.
Preschool Teacher
KinderCare Learning Centers
09.1989 - 04.2003
- Developed weekly lesson plans and activities to engage children and promote learning.
- Established positive communication with parents in daily conversation and formal conferences.
- Maintained organized, fun and interactive classroom to help children feel safe.
- Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
- Maintained well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors.
- Educated students in foundational concepts such as shapes, numbers, and letters.
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
- Addressed behavioral and learning issues with parents and daycare management.
- Modeled positive behavior and communication skills for students.
- Organized activities to teach preschool children foundational learning skills such as letters and numbers.
- Organized and supervised large and small group activities.
Education
Diploma - Medical Coding
Anoka Technical College
Anoka, MNNo Degree - Certified Nursing Assistant
Anoka Technical College
Skills
- Medical Billing
- Medical Terminology
- Attention to Detail
- Hospital Inpatient and Outpatient Records
- Interpersonal Communication
- Epic Systems
- HIPAA Compliance
- Inpatient Records Coding
Certification
- CCS-P - Certified Coding Specialist - Physician - Based
Timeline
Revenue Cycle Specialist
HealthPartners
02.2016 - Current
Medical Coding Specialist
Park Nicollet
05.2009 - 02.2016
Certified Nursing Assistant
Park Nicollet Melrose Center
04.2003 - 06.2009
Preschool Teacher
KinderCare Learning Centers
09.1989 - 04.2003
Diploma - Medical Coding
Anoka Technical College
No Degree - Certified Nursing Assistant
Anoka Technical College
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