Strong work ethic and extensive experience with wide knowledge as a Certified Professional Coder. Current membership and certifications in CPC, CPC-P, CPMA, CPCO, and CEMC through AAPC and CDIP through AHIMA. Self-initiator with well-developed time management and advanced organizational skills.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Facility Outpatient Remote Coder
Omega Healthcare
12.2014 - Current
Correctly analyze and code medical records for facility outpatient ICD-10 codes and confirming existing codes for procedure services, surgical procedures, diagnostic tests, fractures care, and other medical procedures.
Assures the final diagnoses and procedures as stated by the physician and other healthcare provider are valid and complete.
Management skills and adherence to deadlines.
Maintained high coding standards by adhering to industry best practices and staying current with emerging technologies.
Maintained a productivity level of 150% with 99% accuracy.
Applied official coding conventions and rules from American Medical Association and Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services to assign diagnostic codes.
Maintain current information/knowledge regarding coding principles and guidelines.
Coding Compliance Coordinator
Vancouver Clinics
06.2011 - 11.2014
Provided training for all new and established Providers to ensure correct documentation and coding of procedures and diagnoses.
Provided coding and documentation education and training for clinicians.
Provided ad-hoc audits of Providers when requested by Department Managers and Department Chairs to address areas of concern.
Supported the development of documentation and coding policies and procedures.
Utilizes understanding of Practice Management system to recommend Master File changes to facilitate correct claims coding per carrier specifications.
Ongoing dissemination of information to Providers, Clinical Coders, and Clinic Managers to inform about coding policies via email, memos and periodic meetings.
Monitoring of Clinical Coders' coding knowledge via audits and other mechanisms.
Provided coding workshops and training sessions.
Instructor-Coding, Terminology and Anatomy
Corithian-Everest College
06.2009 - 06.2010
Promoted a positive learning environment by establishing clear expectations and maintaining consistent classroom management techniques.
Tracked student progress, frequently checking in with struggling students and identifying root causes of problems.
Boosted student performance by providing individualized support and targeted feedback.
Initiated new learning methods, eliminating instructional gaps and improving comprehension.
Tested students to assess progress and adapted learning plans in alignment with performance.
Increased student participation via engaging lectures and assignments.