Linda Myers
Las Vegas,NV
Summary
Dynamic medical coding professional with extensive experience at Pueblo Medical Imaging, adept at enhancing revenue cycle processes and ensuring compliance with HIPAA regulations. Proven expertise in HCPCS coding and a detail-oriented approach led to improved reimbursement rates and reduced claim denials. Strong communicator and mentor, fostering teamwork and knowledge sharing among staff.
Knowledgeable medical office professional talented at correcting and resubmitting claims, preparing patient charts and reviewing health records to identify proper diagnosis codes for billing. Offers background in reviewing, analyzing and managing medical record information to obtain prior authorizations from insurance companies and ensure payment.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead Coder/Billing Manager
Pueblo Medical Imaging
01.2017 - 02.2025
- Collaborated with team to learn coding languages and frameworks for software development projects.
- Assisted in debugging and troubleshooting code to enhance application performance and reliability.
- Supported documentation of coding standards and best practices for team reference.
- Participated in code reviews to identify errors and suggest improvements for optimal functionality.
- Reviewed and verified medical codes for accuracy and compliance with regulations.
- Collaborated with healthcare providers to clarify documentation and coding discrepancies.
- Educated staff on coding updates and changes in regulations to maintain compliance.
- Led initiatives to streamline coding workflows, reducing turnaround time for claims processing.
- Enhanced revenue cycle processes through accurate coding and effective communication with billing departments.
- Resourcefully used various coding books, procedure manuals, and on-line encoders.
- Reviewed patient charts to better understand health histories, diagnoses, and treatments.
- Applied official coding conventions and rules from American Medical Association and Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services to assign diagnostic codes.
- Correctly coded and billed medical claims for various hospital and nursing facilities.
- Promoted teamwork within the department through effective communication and collaboration on complex cases.
- Interacted with physicians and other healthcare staff to ask questions regarding patient services.
- Improved reimbursement rates with accurate and timely submission of medical codes for various treatments and diagnoses.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of coding guidelines and regulations, ensuring compliance across all coding activities.
- Utilized electronic medical record systems to store, retrieve and process patient data.
- Communicated effectively with staff, patients, and insurance companies by email and telephone.
- Managed monthly billing process to complete billings and returns to meet company revenue recognition policies.
- Conducted regular analysis of billing department performance, identifying trends and areas for improvement to inform strategic planning.
Medical Coder
Marion Health
09.2012 - 01.2017
- Reviewed and analyzed medical records for accurate coding compliance with industry standards.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to clarify documentation for precise coding outcomes.
- Implemented coding audits to enhance accuracy and reduce claim denials.
- Trained and mentored junior coders on best practices and updated coding guidelines.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Education
Ball State University
Muncie, INSkills
- Experienced in medical terminology
- HIPAA regulations adherence
- Expertise in HCPCS coding
- Insurance billing proficiency
- Health insurance validation
- Detail-oriented data management
- Experienced in medical coding standards
- Specialized in medical claims processing
- Claims administration
- Methodical coding techniques
Certification
- CPC - Certified Professional Coder
Timeline
Lead Coder/Billing Manager
Pueblo Medical Imaging
01.2017 - 02.2025
Medical Coder
Marion Health
09.2012 - 01.2017
Bachelor of Science - Business Education
Ball State University
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