Laurie Marcinkowski
Summary
Adept Certified Medical Coder with a proven track record at Health PCP, enhancing medical coding accuracy and compliance through expert knowledge of ICD-10 and HIPAA regulations. Demonstrated ability in critical thinking and maintaining up-to-date industry standards, significantly contributing to organizational growth and operational efficiency.
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
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Medical Coder
Health PCP
03.2010 - Current
- Supervisor of the coding department for the last 9 months. I have 3 employees in my department that I organize and disperse work to. Problem solve with any issues that pertain to the coding department. I review and approve time cards every week and approve vacation time.
- Improved accuracy of medical coding by thoroughly reviewing patient records and assigning correct codes for diagnoses and procedures.
- Maintained compliance with industry regulations by staying up-to-date on the latest changes in medical coding guidelines and conventions.
- Maintained updated knowledge of coding requirements, through continuing education and certification renewal.
- Protected patient confidentiality by adhering strictly to HIPAA regulations when handling sensitive information related to medical records, treatments, and diagnoses.
- Guarded against fraud and abuse by verifying coded data accurately reflected services provided.
- Applied official coding conventions and rules from American Medical Association and Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services to assign diagnostic codes.
- 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 active listening, interpersonal, and telephone etiquette skills when communicating with others.
- Followed up with medical staff regarding missing information in patient records.
- Maintained accuracy, completeness, and security for medical records and health information.
- Scanned and uploaded medical records into electronic medical records system.
Education
No Degree - Medical Billing And Coding Certificate Program
Prairie State College
Chicago Heights, ILSkills
- Clinical documentation review
- Continuing education commitment
- Electronic health records navigation
- Organizational growth
- Critical thinking
- Medical terminology
- Procedural coding precision
- Diagnostic coding accuracy
- Anatomy and physiology
- Certified coding specialist (CCS)
- Proficiency in GE Medical Billing system - Centricity 14 yrs, Sigmund software- Aura Billing 4 yrs & Modernizing Medicine - EMA 7 months
- HIPAA compliance
- Regulatory guidelines
- Workflow management
Certification
- Certified Professional Coder (CPC) - American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC).
Languages
English
Timeline
Certified Medical Coder
Health PCP
03.2010 - Current
No Degree - Medical Billing And Coding Certificate Program
Prairie State College
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