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Lana Turner

Washington,DC

Summary

Organized and orderly professional with an understanding of medical terminology, disease process,and coding systems. Have ability to prioritize tasks effectively and ensure all codes are correctly assigned following regulatory guidelines.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Patient Services Specialist

The GW Medical Faculty Associates/Savista
2020.07 - 2024.02

Registered new patients, scheduled, and collected all necessary information appointments

utilizing electronic medical records software

confirmed patient's insurance eligibility with insurance companies

Answered patient questions on the phone and in

person regarding upcoming appointments,referrals,and other needs

Emergency Pandemic Coverage Transfer

Coder/Billing Assistant: Anesthesiology Department

The GW Medical Faculty Associates/Savista
2011.08 - 2020.07

Proficiently analyzed electronic Anesthesia operating records from the Cerner system to verify time and the placement of lines for in/outpatient coding purposes


Converted patient information into standardized

codes(CPT,ICD-9,ICD-10CM) used for documentation related to healthcare insurance claims and databases


Strategically prioritized,coordinated,and managed projects to optimize productivity and achieved on time and quality initiatives


maintained high level of professional integrity instrumental for maintaining confidential records and files


Displayed strong communication and interpersonal skills with a continual commitment to communicating missing documentation,information,and updates with physicians


Produced in-depth reports that detailed missing pre/post-operative notes data for the Billing Coordinator

Precert/Referral Coordinator/Medical Biller

Heart Care Of Virginia
2005.08 - 2010.09

Kept lines of communication open with Specialty Providers to gather referrals and other pertinent information


Reviewed,analyzed,and assigned appropriate ICD-9CM and CPT codes based on clinical information and professional services rendered


Promptly posted charges,payments, and submitted paper/electronic claims in accordance with patient insurance and care agreements

Education

Bachelor of Science - Business Administration

Medgar Evers College of The City University of New York
Brooklyn, NY

Associate of Science - Liberal Arts And General Studies

Borough of Manhattan Community College of The City University of New York
New York, NY

Associate of Science - Computer And Information Systtems

Atlanta Technical College
Atlanta, GA

CPC - Medical Coding

Academy of Professional Coders
Salt Lake City, UT
09.2005

Skills

Certified Medical Coder

Medical Billing

Pre-authorization

Accounts receivable

Insurance Verification

payment posting

Certification

CPC

Timeline

Patient Services Specialist

The GW Medical Faculty Associates/Savista
2020.07 - 2024.02

Coder/Billing Assistant: Anesthesiology Department

The GW Medical Faculty Associates/Savista
2011.08 - 2020.07

Precert/Referral Coordinator/Medical Biller

Heart Care Of Virginia
2005.08 - 2010.09

Bachelor of Science - Business Administration

Medgar Evers College of The City University of New York

Associate of Science - Liberal Arts And General Studies

Borough of Manhattan Community College of The City University of New York

Associate of Science - Computer And Information Systtems

Atlanta Technical College

CPC - Medical Coding

Academy of Professional Coders

CPC

Lana Turner