Linda Kalu
Vernon Hills,IL
Summary
Certified medical coder at Optum Insights with 7 years coding experience. Expertise in ICD 10 and CPT coding. Proficiency in EPIC and Encoder Pro.Strong attention to details .A great team player,highly motivated,dependable and organized. Willing to learn new skills and contributes positively to the growth of the team and the company.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Medical Coder
Optum Insights
Downers Grove, IL
04.2018 - Current
- Effectively Identify appropriate assignment of CPT and ICD 10 codes.
- Performed audits on coded claims to ensure that all required data elements are included for accurate payment processing.
- Provide documentation feedback to providers,and query physicians as needed.
- Apply and adhere to coding guidelines to correct CCI Edits.
- Participate in coding department meetings and educational events.
Medical Coder
Advocate Health Care
Downers Grove, IL
06.2016 - 03.2018
- Coded diagnoses and procedures from patient medical records using ICD-10-CM and CPT-4 codes.
- Charge Entry and billing
Education
Bachelor of Science - Health Administration
DeVry University
Downers Grove, IL01-2026
Associate of Science - Health Information Technology
DeVry University
Downers Grove, IL01-2014
Skills
- ICD 10
- CPT
- Modifier Edits /NCD/Medical Necessity
- EPIC Systems
- Encoder Pro
- 3M coder
- Alert MD
- Microsoft Excel/Power Point/Word
Certification
- RHIT
Timeline
Medical Coder
Optum Insights
04.2018 - Current
Medical Coder
Advocate Health Care
06.2016 - 03.2018
Bachelor of Science - Health Administration
DeVry University
Associate of Science - Health Information Technology
DeVry University
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