Vaishali Tailor
Lithia,USA
Summary
Detail-oriented and certified Medical Coding Specialist with over 20 years of experience in hospital and outpatient settings. Skilled in accurate code assignment, documentation review, and compliance with ICD-10-CM, CPT, and HCPCS guidelines. Proven ability to ensure claim accuracy, optimize reimbursement, and maintain high data integrity across diverse clinical departments.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Coding Specialist
University Hospital
Newark, NJ
03.2007 - Current
- Company Overview: UMDNJ
- Review and code Same-Day Surgeries, Cardiac Catheterizations, and Oral/Maxillofacial procedures.
- Assign accurate ICD-9-CM/ICD-10-CM, CPT, and HCPCS codes for inpatient and outpatient records.
- Conduct one-day stay reviews, ensuring coding compliance and optimal billing outcomes.
- Collaborate with compliance coordinators for clarification and documentation accuracy.
- UMDNJ
Outpatient Coder I
University Hospital
Newark, NJ
11.2003 - 03.2007
- Company Overview: UMDNJ
- Performed coding for all clinical areas within an acute care facility.
- Assigned E/M codes and modifiers based on physician documentation.
- Supported multiple clinics as a float coder, ensuring timely and compliant charge capture.
- Collaborated with medical and nursing staff to validate coding accuracy and completeness.
- UMDNJ
Medical Records Technician
University Hospital
Newark, NJ
11.2002 - 11.2003
- Company Overview: UMDNJ
- Abstracted codes and clinical data for inpatient, ER, SDS, and minor procedures.
- Managed daily report distribution and chart reconciliation.
- Processed inpatient visit level charges and identified missing documentation for coding teams.
- UMDNJ
Education
B.A. - Accounting
Maharaja Sayajirao University
India01.1993
Certified in Visual Basic 6.0 -
Bergen Community College
01.2000
Skills
- 3M
- Quantum (QuadraMed Encoder)
- HealthQuest
- Epic
- Logician
- Sovera (EHR)
Certification
- Certified Coding Specialist (CCS), AHIMA, 12/01/08
- Certified Professional Coder – Hospital (CPC-H), AAPC, 03/01/06
- Certified in Medical Billing & Coding, Bergen Community College, 01/01/02
Timeline
Coding Specialist
University Hospital
03.2007 - Current
Outpatient Coder I
University Hospital
11.2003 - 03.2007
Medical Records Technician
University Hospital
11.2002 - 11.2003
B.A. - Accounting
Maharaja Sayajirao University
Certified in Visual Basic 6.0 -
Bergen Community College