WellSky
Latrica Miller
Medical Coder CCS
Scobey,MS
Summary
Collaborated with healthcare teams to enhance coding accuracy and maintain regulatory compliance.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Medical Coder, CCS
Progressive Health Group
03.2025 - Current
- Improved coding turnaround time, adopting agile methodologies in managing coding tasks and priorities.
- Reviewed out-patient records and interpreted documentation to identify diagnoses and procedures.
- Applied official coding conventions and rules from American Medical Association and Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services to assign diagnostic codes.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of coding guidelines and regulations, ensuring compliance across all coding activities.
- Perform discharge coding and complete abstract on all discharges according to billing policies.
- Promptly initiate inquiries in accordance with coding ethics guidelines whenever clarification of documentation in the medical record is needed.
Regional Medical Coder, RHIT
Acadiana Management Group, LLC
07.2014 - 02.2025
- Increased coding accuracy by diligently reviewing medical documentation and applying appropriate codes.
- Maintained an elevated level of productivity while consistently meeting deadlines for claim submissions.
- Reviewed in-patient records and interpreted documentation to identify diagnoses and procedures.
- I interacted with physicians and other healthcare staff to ask questions regarding patient services.
- Ensured compliance with industry regulations and guidelines by staying up to date on the latest coding changes.
- Promoted teamwork within the department through effective communication and collaboration on complex cases.
- Reviewed patient charts to better understand health histories, diagnoses, and treatments.
- Monitored changes in coding regulations to provide recommendations for compliance.
- Enhanced team efficiency with regular training sessions on new coding updates and best practices.
- Trained and mentored junior coders to support growth and development and apply high-quality coding practices.
- Utilized active listening, interpersonal, and telephone etiquette skills when communicating with others.
- Collaborated with physicians to obtain necessary documentation, improving claim approval rates.
- Minimized errors by providing ongoing feedback to clinical staff regarding proper documentation practices.
- Resourcefully used various coding books, procedure manuals, and on-line encoders.
- Enhanced revenue cycle performance by identifying and correcting under-coded claims, ensuring maximum reimbursement for services rendered.
- Played key role in transition to ICD-10 coding system, leading training sessions, and updating coding protocols.
- Facilitated smoother interdepartmental communication by serving as liaison between coding team and medical staff.
- Enhanced coding accuracy by meticulously reviewing patient records and applying correct medical codes.
- Verified signatures and checked medical charts for accuracy and completion.
- Perform ICD-10-CM, ICD-10-PCS and CPT coding for multiple LTACHs.
- Review medical records and code clinical data such as diseases, operations, procedures, and therapies according to coding guidelines and facility-specific policies for multiple facilities.
- Perform preliminary coding for potential admissions to the hospital based on the pre-admission evaluation.
- Perform initial and concurrent coding of all in-house patients and update diagnosis in information system as necessary according to facility policies.
- Work with case management on receiving procedures and procedures log in a timely.
- Update case management with all changes in DRG.
- Maintain daily communication and productivity log.
- Maintain open communication with the facility admission team.
HIM Director, RHIT
Acadiana Management Group, LLC
07.2010 - 07.2014
- Developed high-performing teams by providing mentorship, guidance, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Cultivated a positive work environment that fostered employee engagement, increased retention rates, and boosted overall team morale.
- Improved project efficiency with strategic planning, resource allocation, and time management practices.
- Enhanced team collaboration through regular communication, goal setting, and performance evaluations.
- Implemented innovative solutions to solve complex problems, resulting in increased productivity and streamlined operations.
Desk Clerk
Riveroaks Hospital Wound Care Clinic
05.2007 - 07.2010
- Reduced errors in billing through diligent review of charges prior to submission for payment processing.
- Supported clinical staff with administrative tasks, allowing them to focus on providing quality patient care.
- Kept track of important deadlines, ensuring timely renewal of licenses and certifications for clinic staff members as needed.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing efficient check-in and check-out processes.
- Processed forms required for insurance approvals for scheduled procedures and office visits.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Health Information Technology
05.2010
Skills
- Oversaw compliance with HIPAA regulations to safeguard patient information Directed efforts in resolving coding errors to enhance accuracy Managed diagnostic coding processes to ensure proper documentation Supervised document management systems for efficient record-keeping Led inpatient records coding initiatives to streamline operations Utilized 3M Encoder for effective coding practices Guided insurance coding processes for ICD-9, ICD-10, and CPT to optimize revenue Drove revenue cycle management strategies to improve financial performance Ensured data verification processes were thorough and reliable Coordinated data entry operations for accuracy and efficiency Supervised procedural coding to maintain high standards of care
Certification
Certified Coding Specialist – Credential #280077
Leadership & Awards
Phi Theta Kappa – Alpha Iota Kappa Chapter President 2009-2010, Hinds Community College Student HIM Association – President 2009-2010, Associated Student Government – Vice President 2009-2010, Coca Cola All USA Academic Team – Bronze Scholar 2010, All Mississippi Academic First Team 2010, ASG Leadership Award 2010, AHIMA/MSHIMA Member 2010-2017, Alpha Beta Gamma Member 2010, Who’s Who Among Students in American Universities & Colleges 2009, 3E – Outstanding Student Award 2009, Dean’s Scholar 2008-2010
Software
Work Preference
Work Type
Full TimePart TimeLocation Preference
RemoteTimeline
Medical Coder, CCS - Progressive Health Group
03.2025 - Current
Regional Medical Coder, RHIT - Acadiana Management Group, LLC
07.2014 - 02.2025
HIM Director, RHIT - Acadiana Management Group, LLC
07.2010 - 07.2014
Desk Clerk - Riveroaks Hospital Wound Care Clinic
05.2007 - 07.2010
- Associate of Applied Science, Health Information Technology