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Kimberly Watson
Muscle Shoals,AL
Work Preference
Summary
Inpatient coding expert with extensive experience in ICD-10 and ICD-9 coding. Proven ability to analyze medical records and collaborate with healthcare teams to resolve documentation discrepancies, driving coding accuracy and compliance. Actively engaged in professional development to enhance coding practices and patient care outcomes.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Inpatient Coder II
Boston Medical Center
Boston, Massachusetts
07.2018 - Current
- Reviewed inpatient medical records to ensure compliance with coding standards.
- Assigned appropriate codes based on clinical documentation guidelines.
- Reviewed patient records and assigned accurate codes for diagnoses and procedures.
- Maintained a high accuracy rate on daily production of completed reviews.
- Collaborated with healthcare providers to verify documentation for coding accuracy.
- Utilized electronic health record systems for efficient coding processes.
- Utilized coding software and tools efficiently to expedite the coding process.
- Maintained current knowledge of coding guidelines and regulations to enhance coding accuracy.
- Kept abreast of updates and changes in coding guidelines and reporting requirements.
- Analyzed patient charts and records to extract relevant coding information.
- Assigned additional diagnosis codes based on specific clinical findings (laboratory, radiology and, pathology reports as well as clinical studies) in support of existing diagnoses.
- Collaborated with healthcare providers to clarify documentation discrepancies.
- Collaborated with physicians to obtain additional information as needed for code assignment.
- Communicated with healthcare personnel to clarify documentation and improve coding accuracy.
- Ensured timely completion of coding assignments within established deadlines.
- Assisted in training new coders on best practices and procedures.
- Participated in coding team meetings to discuss challenges and best practices.
- Read through patient health data, histories, physician diagnoses and treatments to gain understanding for coding purposes.
- Safeguarded medical records to maintain patient confidentiality.
Remote Inpatient Coder
Lexicode
05.2014 - 06.2018
- Achieved 96% accuracy in coding charts, enhancing data integrity for medical records.
- Coding Inpatient records for a level 1 trauma hospital with ICD-9 and ICD-10 CM and PCS codes
- Utilized 3M and Epic software for effective coding and documentation management.
- Determined present on admission status to ensure accurate medical coding.
- Assigned discharge disposition based on patient status and care needs to ensure proper care continuity.
- Review MR and abstract documentation according to guidelines
Billing Coordinator
Foot and Ankle Care
02.2012 - 04.2014
- Processed insurance billing for provided services
- Managed patient accounts payments and inquiries, and coordinated collection efforts on past due accounts
- Prepared weekly statements by printing, verifying accuracy, and mailing to patients, along with delinquent letters and forwarding overdue accounts to collection agency
- Processed denials of insurance claims, ensuring timely follow-up and resolution
- Data entry of superbills into Traknet software
Billing personal
Medical Billing Options
05.2011 - 12.2011
- Managed physician office billing using micro MD software to ensure accurate and timely submissions
- Generated and distributed monthly insurance reports for multiple doctors, enhancing financial oversight
- Compiled and organized weekly financial statements to support informed decision-making
- Assisted customers with billing concerns
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Health Information Technology
Wiregrass Georgia Technical College
Valdosta, GA01-2013
Skills
- ICD-10-cM coding
- ICD-10-pCS coding
- ICD-9-cM coding
- ICD-9-pCS coding
- Inpatient coding guidelines
- Inpatient records coding
- Medical record abstraction
- Medical record review
- coding compliance
- MS-dRG classification
- attention to detail
- effective communication
- team collaboration
- Medical terminology
- Coding error resolution
- Coding error resolution
Affiliations
- AHIMA
Credentials
RHIT
Past Memberships And Activities
Wiregrass Health Information Technology Students (WHITS)
Timeline
Inpatient Coder II
Boston Medical Center
07.2018 - Current
Remote Inpatient Coder
Lexicode
05.2014 - 06.2018
Billing Coordinator
Foot and Ankle Care
02.2012 - 04.2014
Billing personal
Medical Billing Options
05.2011 - 12.2011
Associate of Applied Science - Health Information Technology
Wiregrass Georgia Technical College