Kylee Brown
Thomaston,CT
Summary
Detail-oriented Certified Coding Specialist with extensive experience in ASC and professional coding within a multi-specialty orthopedic practice. Known for exceptional time management and team collaboration, contributing to accurate coding, and efficient claims processing that supports organizational success.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Coding Specialist
Litchfield Hills Orthopedic Associates
Torrington, Connecticut
06.2023 - Current
- Coded professional and ASC services for a multi-specialty orthopedic practice.
- Submitted clean claims in compliance with payer-specific and CMS guidelines, resulting in reduced denials, and timely reimbursement.
- Reviewed and verified CPT, ICD-10-CM, and HCPCS codes against NCCI edits, applying appropriate modifiers when warranted.
- Ensured accurate ICD-10 pointers to support medical necessity and payer requirements.
- Queried providers regarding incomplete, unclear, or conflicting documentation to maintain coding accuracy and compliance.
- Verified insurance coverage at the claim level, including benefits, eligibility, and authorization requirements.
- Demonstrated working knowledge of LCD requirements and CMS coverage policies to ensure compliance and reduce audit risk.
- Collaborated with billing and clinical teams to resolve coding and documentation issues.
- Submitted corrected claims when necessary.
- Created reports summarizing coded data for administrative use.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Keystone Place at Newbury Brook
Torrington, Connecticut
01.2021 - 06.2023
- Assisted residents with daily living activities, ensuring comfort and dignity.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff promptly.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of resident rooms and common areas.
- Communicated effectively with residents, families, and healthcare team members.
- Enhanced resident engagement through recreational activities and social interactions.
- Observed and reported unusual symptoms and changes to charge nurse.
Certified Nursing Assistant
RiverMead Retirement Community
Peterborough, New Hampshire
02.2019 - 12.2020
- Assisted residents with activities of daily living, ensuring comfort and dignity.
- Monitored vital signs including blood pressure, pulse rate, respiration rate.
- Served meals to residents in their rooms and assisted with feeding when needed.
- Assisted with the ambulation of residents, utilizing appropriate equipment safely.
- Responded quickly to emergencies involving sudden illness or injury.
- Performed housekeeping duties such as changing linens and cleaning bathrooms when necessary.
Diet Aide
RiverMead Retirement Community
Peterborough, New Hampshire
11.2016 - 02.2019
- Assisted residents with meal selection and special dietary needs.
- Delivered meals and snacks to residents in a timely manner.
- Monitored expiration dates on all food items to ensure freshness.
- Responded promptly to resident requests for special foods or beverages.
- Organized kitchen areas and equipment.
- Cleaned and sanitized kitchen, dining, and utility areas.
- Set up trays and food service carts to deliver food to residents.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Medical Coding & Reimbursement
Bryant & Stratton College
NY12-2024
Skills
- Medical terminology
- Anatomy and physiology
- Time management
- Oral and written communication
- Team collaboration
- Microsoft Office products
- Optum encoder
- eClinicalWorks
- Athena
- CPT
- ICD-10-CM
- HCPCS
Certification
Certified Coding Specialist - Physician-Based
Credential #: 284886
Credential #: 284886
Timeline
Certified Coding Specialist
Litchfield Hills Orthopedic Associates
06.2023 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
Keystone Place at Newbury Brook
01.2021 - 06.2023
Certified Nursing Assistant
RiverMead Retirement Community
02.2019 - 12.2020
Diet Aide
RiverMead Retirement Community
11.2016 - 02.2019
Associate of Applied Science - Medical Coding & Reimbursement
Bryant & Stratton College