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Laura Lasseigne

Houston,TX

Summary

Reliable Medical Coder, certified as CCA through AHIMA in April of 2021, with a background in document oversight, data security procedures and resolving coding errors. Detail-oriented performer with medical terminology knowledge. Considered a team player with exemplary multitasking skills. Organized and trained in scheduling, patient medical records updating and insurance processes. Reliably completes accurate work and goes above and beyond to meet daily demands. Brings good computer skills and thrives under pressure.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Medical Biller and Coder

OakBend Medical Group
Sugar Land, TX
03.2022 - Current
  • Reviewed outpatient records and interpreted documentation to identify diagnoses and procedures.
  • Guarded against fraud and abuse by verifying coded data accurately reflected services provided.
  • Interacted with physicians and other healthcare staff to ask questions regarding patient services.
  • Reviewed, analyzed and managed coding of diagnostic and treatment procedures contained in outpatient medical records.
  • Resourcefully used various coding books, procedure manuals and on-line encoders.
  • Reviewed patient charts to better understand health histories, diagnoses and treatments.

AHIMA Certified Medical Coder (CCA)

Lady Of The Sea General Hospital
Cut Off, Louisiana
03.2020 - 09.2021
  • Reviewed outpatient records and interpreted documentation to identify diagnoses and procedures.
  • Guarded against fraud and abuse by verifying coded data accurately reflected services provided.
  • Utilized active listening, interpersonal and telephone etiquette skills when communicating with others.
  • Resourcefully used various coding books, procedure manuals and on-line encoders.
  • Interacted with physicians and other healthcare staff to ask questions regarding patient services.
  • Reviewed patient charts to better understand health histories, diagnoses and treatments.
  • Verified, coded and added modifiers to diagnoses.

Insurance Biller

Lady Of The Sea General Hospital
Cut Off, Louisiana
08.2019 - 02.2020
  • Reviewed and verified addresses, phone numbers, names, ages, and values.
  • Prepared insurance claim forms or related documents and reviewed for completeness.
  • Resubmitted claims after editing or denial to achieve financial targets and reduce outstanding debt.
  • Verified client information by analyzing existing evidence on file.
  • Made contact with insurance carriers to discuss policies and individual patient benefits.

Medical Records Clerk

Lady Of The Sea General Hospital
Cut Off, Louisiana
12.2016 - 08.2019
  • Processed medical records requests from outside providers according to facility, state and federal law.
  • Obtained necessary signatures on information release forms to obtain medical and treatment records from other service providers.
  • Maintained patient confidence by keeping patient records information confidential.
  • Delivered charts to assigned areas of hospital by following established routing procedures.
  • Maintained patient records in compliance with security regulations.
  • Uploaded physician progress notes, history and physicals into electronic medical records.
  • Input data into computer programs and filing systems.
  • Prepared and processed forms for government healthcare programs.
  • Maintained accuracy, completeness and security for medical records and health information.
  • Maintained database for storage and retrieval of medical records.
  • Communicated effectively with staff, patients and insurance companies by email and telephone.
  • Secured medical records against loss or unauthorized access.
  • Followed exact procedures for handling transfers and other releases of medical records.
  • Reviewed medical records for completeness and filed records in alphabetic and numeric order.

Patient Access Representative

Lady Of The Sea General Hospital
Cut Off, Louisiana
10.2016 - 12.2016
  • Collected and entered patient demographic and insurance data into computer database to establish patient's medical record.
  • Contributed to reduction of accounts receivables by adhering to predetermined policies and procedures to recover amounts due from patients.
  • Obtained patient's insurance information and determined eligibility for benefits for specific services rendered.
  • Performed patient scheduling and registration functions to serve as initial contact point for medical office visits.
  • Explained estimated cost for medical treatments and answered patient questions to promote good understanding of proposed services.
  • Identified insurance payment sources and listed payers in proper sequence to establish chain of payment.
  • Resolved patient financial problems with guidance from documented guidelines and procedures.
  • Received patient deductibles and co-pay amounts and discussed options to satisfy remainder of patient financial obligations.
  • Secured patient information and confidential medical records in compliance with HIPAA privacy rule standards to protect patient's privacy.
  • Applied administrative knowledge and courtesy to explain procedures and services to patients.
  • Helped address client complaints through timely corrective actions and appropriate referrals.
  • Recommended service improvements to minimize recurring patient issues and complaints.
  • Kept current with literature and felid advancements to advocate to and for patients.
  • Offered simple, clear explanations to help clients and families understand hospital policies and procedures.
  • Followed document protocols to safeguard confidentiality of patient records.
  • Facilitated communication between patients and various departments and staff.

Education

Certificate - Medical Coding And Billing

Penn Foster Career School
Scranton, PA
10.2020

High School Diploma -

South Lafourche High School
Cut Off, LA
05.1995

Skills

  • Records management
  • Coding error resolution
  • Patient data compilation
  • Insurance claims analysis
  • ICD-10 coding
  • Medical billing code accuracy
  • Records review
  • 3M Encoder
  • Training & Development
  • Self-motivated professional
  • Computer proficiency

Timeline

Medical Biller and Coder

OakBend Medical Group
03.2022 - Current

AHIMA Certified Medical Coder (CCA)

Lady Of The Sea General Hospital
03.2020 - 09.2021

Insurance Biller

Lady Of The Sea General Hospital
08.2019 - 02.2020

Medical Records Clerk

Lady Of The Sea General Hospital
12.2016 - 08.2019

Patient Access Representative

Lady Of The Sea General Hospital
10.2016 - 12.2016

Certificate - Medical Coding And Billing

Penn Foster Career School

High School Diploma -

South Lafourche High School

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