Lehana Golson, CCS, CIC, CPC, CCC
Tampa,FL
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Inpatient Coder III
BayCare Health System
10.2015 - Current
- Determine and assign principal and significant secondary ICD-10-CM diagnosis codes, in addition to present on admission indicators, and ICD-10-PCS procedure codes, using official coding guidelines and knowledge of anatomy and physiology, pharmacology and pathophysiology/disease processes.
- Identify cases with clinical indicators that may require provider documentation clarification and/or specificity in order to accurately assign codes.
- Analyze code assignment and sequence to assure proper DRG assignments; sequence codes in compliance with ICD-10 Official Coding Guidelines, Uniform Hospital Discharge Data Set (UHDDS) and other regulatory requirements to accurately assign DRG.
- Analyze the medical record documentation for complications and comorbidities.
- Analyze medical record documentation for optimum severity of illness and risk of mortality scores.
Cardiology Coder
The Heart & Vascular Institute Of Florida
11.2013 - 10.2015
- Cardiology Procedure and Nuclear Medicine coding.
- Review medical records to select and sequence the appropriate ICD-9 diagnosis and CPT E&M/Procedure codes.
- Hospital charge entry of consults, progress notes, testing, and procedures.
- Managed the coding team to prepare the practice for transition to ICD-10, including Physicians, Mid-Levels and office staff.
- Assisted AR staff with coding queries.
Medical Coder
Newsom Eye & Laser Center
07.2012 - 11.2013
- Assigned ICD-9 diagnosis codes and insured correct level of service and various other diagnostic testing and surgical CPT procedure codes.
- Coding and claim submission for cornea and retinal specialty surgeries done at Florida Hospital and Tampa Surgery Center.
- Daily posting of superbills and reconciling patient payments.
- Researched and resolved incorrect payments, EOB rejections and other issues with outstanding accounts.
Education
Medical Billing And Coding -
Southeastern College
Tampa, FL12.2011
Skills
Extensive knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy and pathophysiology, pharmacology and ancillary test results
Knowledge of, but not limited to, current Official Coding Guidelines and methodologies, MS-DRG, APR-DRG, ICD-10-CM/PCS coding guidelines and conventions
Ability to learn complex medical and coding concepts
Knowledge of coding systems and regulatory requirements of Inpatient Prospective Payment System (IPPS)
Demonstrates critical thinking skills, and ability to interpret, assess, and evaluate provider documentation
Strong organizational and analytical thinking skills
Knowledge of encoder software and other coding applications/tools including 3M and Cerner
Strong communication skills (interpersonal, verbal and written)
Self-motivated and able to work independently without close supervision
Certification
- CCS - Certified Coding Specialist
- CIC - Certified Inpatient Coder
- CPC - Certified Professional Coder
- CCC - Certified Cardiology Coder
Timeline
Inpatient Coder III
BayCare Health System
10.2015 - Current
Cardiology Coder
The Heart & Vascular Institute Of Florida
11.2013 - 10.2015
Medical Coder
Newsom Eye & Laser Center
07.2012 - 11.2013
Medical Billing And Coding -
Southeastern College