Kristina Tatum
Medical Coder
Liberty,MO
Summary
Accomplished Medical Coder at Meritas Healthcare, adept in ICD, CPT, and HCPCS coding. Demonstrated expertise in regulatory compliance and audit management, ensuring optimal reimbursement outcomes. Proven ability to enhance coding accuracy through meticulous medical record reviews and effective communication with healthcare professionals. Committed to maintaining patient confidentiality and up-to-date coding practices.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Medical Coder
Meritas Healthcare
North Kansas City, MO
03.2016 - 05.2025
- Ensured precision of procedure codes for optimal reimbursement outcomes.
- Verified accuracy of procedure codes to ensure proper reimbursement levels.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of coding changes, updates, and new rules.
- Performed audits on coded claims to ensure that all required data elements are included for accurate payment processing.
- Maintained confidentiality of patient information according to HIPAA regulations.
- Provided support for coding queries raised by coders or staff members regarding specific cases or coding issues.
- Reviewed patient medical records for accuracy, completeness and compliance with coding regulations.
- Communicated with healthcare personnel, including practitioners to promote accuracy.
Education
Certified Coder - Medical Terminology and Procedure
AAPC
Salt Lake City, Utah03-2016
Associate of Arts - Psychology
Maple Woods Community College
Kansas City, MO05-1993
Skills
- ICD coding
- CPT coding
- HCPCS coding
- Medical record review
- Regulatory compliance
- Audit management
Affiliations
- Painting
- Reading
- Nature documentaries
Certification
- CPC
Timeline
Medical Coder
Meritas Healthcare
03.2016 - 05.2025
Certified Coder - Medical Terminology and Procedure
AAPC
Associate of Arts - Psychology
Maple Woods Community College
Similar Profiles
Vanessa EliassaintVanessa Eliassaint
Patient Care Assistant at Meritas HealthcarePatient Care Assistant at Meritas Healthcare
Tricia GrayTricia Gray
Patient Care Coordinator at Total Weight Loss Center/Meritas Healthcare NKCHPatient Care Coordinator at Total Weight Loss Center/Meritas Healthcare NKCH
Jennifer FrazeeJennifer Frazee
Occupational Therapist at North Kansas City Hospital Meritas HealthOccupational Therapist at North Kansas City Hospital Meritas Health
Jude KingJude King
Mobile Unit EIC at LTN GlobalMobile Unit EIC at LTN Global
Jodi GoetzJodi Goetz
Childcare Director at Self-employeedChildcare Director at Self-employeed