Laura Virgin
Nashville,TN
Summary
Certified coding professional with strong foundation in medical coding systems, compliance regulations, and healthcare documentation. Adept at ensuring precise and accurate code assignment, optimizing reimbursement processes, and maintaining high standards of data integrity. Known for collaborative teamwork and adaptability in dynamic environments, contributing to team success and achieving organizational goals.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Medical Coder
Parallon/HCA Healthcare
09.2001 - Current
- Collaborated with healthcare staff to clarify documentation for improved coding accuracy.
- Verified signatures and checked medical charts for accuracy and completion.
- Interacted with physicians and other healthcare staff to ask questions regarding patient services.
- Resourcefully used various coding books, procedure manuals, and on-line encoders.
- Utilized coding software to streamline processes and enhance efficiency in medical coding practices.
- Trained new coders on best practices and coding guidelines to foster departmental growth.
- Assisted in resolving coding discrepancies through effective communication with clinical staff.
- Ensured timely submission of insurance claims to facilitate prompt reimbursement for services rendered.
- Improved accuracy of medical coding by thoroughly reviewing patient records and assigning correct codes for diagnoses and procedures.
- Maintained updated knowledge of coding requirements, through continuing education and certification renewal.
- Verified, coded and added modifiers to diagnoses.
- Reduced claim denials by consistently applying knowledge of payer-specific coding requirements while preparing claims for submission.
- Reviewed, analyzed, and managed coding of diagnostic and treatment procedures contained in outpatient medical records.
Education
Bachelor of Arts -
University of Kentucky
Lexington,KYAssociate of Arts - Paralegal Studies
University of Louisville
Louisville, KYSkills
- Diagnostic coding accuracy
- HIPAA compliance awareness
- Clinical documentation review
- Continuing education commitment
- Insurance claims analysis
- Training and mentoring
- Anatomy and physiology
- Gastroenterology & Colorectal Surgery coding
- Knowledgeable in ECW, Patient Keeper, Epic
Certification
- CPC - Certified Professional Coder
Timeline
Certified Medical Coder
Parallon/HCA Healthcare
09.2001 - Current
Bachelor of Arts -
University of Kentucky
Associate of Arts - Paralegal Studies
University of Louisville