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Laura Delano

Port Orchard,WA

Summary

Detail-oriented Coding Specialist II with extensive experience at MultiCare Health System, adept in CPT coding and HIPAA compliance. Proven track record in enhancing coding accuracy and resolving discrepancies, while effectively collaborating with healthcare teams. Strong analytical skills and commitment to patient confidentiality ensure high-quality outcomes in medical record management.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Coding Specialist II

AQuity Solutions
03.2017 - 05.2025
  • Reviewed outpatient records and interpreted documentation to identify diagnoses and procedures.
  • Reviewed, analyzed, and managed coding of diagnostic and treatment procedures contained in outpatient medical records.
  • Interacted with physicians and other healthcare staff to ask questions regarding patient services.
  • Consistently maintained department quantity and quality metrics of 97%

Coding Specialist II -Professional Fee

MultiCare Health System
10.2006 - 03.2017
  • Applied official coding conventions and rules from American Medical Association and Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services to assign diagnostic codes.
  • Verified signatures and checked medical charts for accuracy and completion.
  • Followed up with medical staff regarding missing information in patient records.

Health Information Management Technician

Multicare Health System
07.2006 - 10.2006
  • Upheld HIPAA regulations and standards for protecting patient information with Release of Information
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Attention to detail when scanning documentation into Electronic Medical Record

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Health Information Technology

Tacoma Community College
Tacoma, WA
06-2007

Skills

  • CPT coding
  • Patient confidentiality
  • Anatomy and physiology
  • Medical terminology expertise
  • HIPAA compliance
  • Data verification
  • Workflow management
  • Coding appeals
  • Professional Fee Coding

Certification

  • RHIT - Registered Health Information Technician

Timeline

Coding Specialist II

AQuity Solutions
03.2017 - 05.2025

Coding Specialist II -Professional Fee

MultiCare Health System
10.2006 - 03.2017

Health Information Management Technician

Multicare Health System
07.2006 - 10.2006

Associate of Applied Science - Health Information Technology

Tacoma Community College