Medical Billing and Coding Specialist with 7 years providing administrative and patient support in hospital and medical office settings. Advanced knowledge of private insurance processes and ICD 10 CM/ CPT Codes codes.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Medical Coder
Western Reserve Hospital
Cuyahoga Falls, OH
02.2020 - Current
Verified, coded, and added modifiers to diagnoses.
Maintained updated knowledge of coding requirements, through continuing education and certification renewal.
Guarded against fraud and abuse by verifying coded data accurately reflected services provided.
Reviewed outpatient records and interpreted documentation to identify diagnoses and procedures
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Verified, coded and added modifiers to diagnoses.
Certified Medical Coder
Life Force Management
Ravenna, OH
10.2019 - 09.2020
Verified, coded and added modifiers to diagnoses.
Guarded against fraud and abuse by verifying coded data accurately reflected services provided.
Accurately selected proper descriptive code when more than one anatomical location was indicated.
Performed billing and coding procedures for city ambulances through out Ohio.
Patient Service Representative
Streamline MD
Cuyahoga Falls, OH
04.2017 - 04.2019
Took copayments and compiled daily financial records.
Reviewed and corrected claim errors to facilitate smooth processing.
Maintained patient satisfaction with forward-thinking strategies focused on addressing patient needs and resolving concerns.
Facilitated communication between patients and various departments and staff.
West Coast Customer Service Rep
Associated Materials
Cuyahoga Falls, OH
04.2015 - 04.2017
Maintain accurate and detailed customer account information and keep each respective Territory Sales Manager knowledgeable of all activities associated with each customer account.
Assist in Customer onboarding; through initial reach out and process review. Walk new customers through “How we do business”
Investigates issues and prepares/processes credit memos, debit memos, and return material authorizations as needed to resolve customer issues in a timely manner.
Maintain accurate and current product offering and lead time information
Front Desk Medical Receptionist
Pediatric Urology
Akron, OH
05.2014 - 05.2015
Used computer programs and registration systems to schedule patients for routine and complex procedures.
Completed clerical duties and tasks for clinic administration.
Managed master calendar and scheduled appointments for providers based on optimal patient loads and clinician availability.
Checked patient insurance, demographic and health history to keep information current.
Coordinated patient scheduling, check-in, check-out and payments for billing.
Medical Scheduler
Crystal Clinic Orthopedic Center
Akron, OH
06.2010 - 05.2014
Frequently double-checked patient histories and current information while scheduling follow-ups and other appointments.
Answered telephone calls to offer office information, answer questions and direct calls to staff.
Scheduled patient appointments in respective doctors' calendars and followed up with reminder phone calls.
Coordinated referrals through insurance and other medical specialists and documented details in patient charts.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Medical Billing And Coding
Herzing University
Akron, OH
08.2019
Skills
Medical claims coding
Coding error resolution
Medical billing code accuracy
3M Encoder
Excellent Communication
Analytical and Critical Thinking
ICD 10 and CPT coding
Patient data compilation
Records management
Critical Thinking
Certification
CCA - Certified Coding Associate
Additional Information
OHIMA New graduate student committee May 2021 - Present
Relay for life Cuyahoga Falls Ohio Committee Sept 2016 - July 2019
Timeline
Certified Medical Coder
Western Reserve Hospital
02.2020 - Current
Certified Medical Coder
Life Force Management
10.2019 - 09.2020
Patient Service Representative
Streamline MD
04.2017 - 04.2019
West Coast Customer Service Rep
Associated Materials
04.2015 - 04.2017
Front Desk Medical Receptionist
Pediatric Urology
05.2014 - 05.2015
Medical Scheduler
Crystal Clinic Orthopedic Center
06.2010 - 05.2014
Associate of Applied Science - Medical Billing And Coding