KRISTEN THOMPSON
Wetumpka,AL
Summary
Certified Professional Coder with expertise in ICD-10 and anesthesia coding at Blue Lake Anesthesia Solutions. Enhanced billing accuracy by 30% through collaboration and process improvements. Skilled in HIPAA compliance and claims processing, committed to continuing education. Proven ability to streamline operations and safeguard patient information with meticulous attention to detail.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Professional Coder
Blue Lake Anesthesia Solutions
Birmingham, AL
06.2004 - Current
- Mastered medical coding principles and guidelines to ensure precise patient record documentation.
- Conducted thorough reviews of medical records to ensure coding compliance and accuracy.
- Streamlined billing processes by verifying codes against insurance requirements.
- Mastered coding software to optimize data entry processes.
- Facilitated collaboration with healthcare professionals to resolve coding queries and enhance accuracy.
- Engaged in training sessions to enhance knowledge of coding policies and regulations.
- Streamlined organization and maintenance of coding-related documentation to enhance operational efficiency.
- Embraced new coding systems and tools to enhance workflow efficiency.
- Ensured strict confidentiality by rigorously adhering to HIPAA guidelines and safeguarding sensitive patient information.
- Oversaw high-volume workloads by prioritizing tasks based on urgency and importance.
- Executed comprehensive research on intricate cases, leveraging advanced expertise in medical terminology, anatomy, physiology, and pharmacology to ensure precise code assignment.
- Spearheaded identification of process improvement opportunities to enhance workflow efficiency within coding department.
- Learned medical coding principles and guidelines for accurate patient record documentation.
- Assisted in reviewing medical records for proper coding compliance and accuracy.
- Participated in training sessions to stay updated on coding policies and regulations.
- Managed high-volume workloads effectively by prioritizing tasks according to urgency and importance while maintaining strict attention to detail.
Education
Bachelor of Science - General Business
Auburn University
Auburn, Alabama, AL05.2023
Skills
ICD-10 proficiency
HIPAA compliance awareness
Claims processing efficiency
Team collaboration
CMS-1500 form completion
Documentation review expertise
Medical terminology
Electronic health records navigation
Continuing education commitment
Medical coding expertise
CPT coding
Denial management strategies
HCPCS level II mastery
Payment posting
Modifiers application expertise
Charge entry
Anesthesia coding expertise
Certification
Certified professional coder through AAPC
Timeline
Certified Professional Coder
Blue Lake Anesthesia Solutions
06.2004 - Current
Bachelor of Science - General Business
Auburn University