Lisa Palmer
Medical Coder
Belle Vernon,Pennsylvania
Summary
Experienced in-patient hospital Medical Coder trained in ICD-10 and CPT coding for 200 bed hospital Strong attention to detail, accurate reporting and keen understanding of current billing procedures and updates. I am energetic, organized with over 17 years of hospital experience, supporting efficient department operations. Detail-oriented and enthusiastic with great communication skills.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Certifications
Work History
Certified Coder
Penn Highlands Mon Valley Hospital
Monongahela, PA
04.2004 - Current
- Reviewed In patient & out-patient medical documents of diagnosis and procedures and assigned ICD-10, CPT, and ICD 10PCS according to coding guidelines with 95% accuracy.
- Guarded against fraud and abuse by verifying coded data accurately reflected services provided.
- Analyzed reports for accuracy on patient information, recorded date of service or procedure and verified location and physician name and signature.
- Consulted with physicians and CDI nurses on documentation that was incomplete, inaccurate or required further diagnosis specification.
- Used Meditech EHR Software along with Nuance/TruCode encoder to assign procedure and diagnostic codes to patient records for billing purposes.
- Worked at various positions throughout the years as a Medical records Clerk, Miscellaneous Clerk and Radiology Clerk which all taught me valuable information that helped in coding patient charts.
Medical Billing Specialist
Porreca Chiropractic Clinic
Belle Vernon, PA
05.1998 - 03.2004
- Examined patients' insurance coverage, deductibles, insurance carrier payments and remaining balances not covered under policies when applicable.
- Reviewed patient records, identified medical codes and created invoices for billing purposes.
- Prepared billing statements for patients and verified correct diagnostic coding.
- Communicated with insurance providers to resolve denied claims and resubmitted.
- Trained new employees on multiple medical billing programs and data entry software.
- Evaluated patients' financial status and established appropriate payment plans.
- Posted and adjusted payments from insurance companies.
Education
Certificate of Completion in Coding Program - Medical Coding
Allied Business Schools
Laguna Hills, CA 10.2014 - 12.2016
Associate in Specialized Business Degree - Medical
Douglas School of Business
Monessen, PA 10.1986 - 02.1988
High School Diploma -
Belle Vernon Area High School
Belle Vernon, PA 09.1984 - 06.1986
Skills
Medical terminology
CPT
ICD-10
PCS Coding
DRG assignment
Meditech EHR Software System
TruCode Encoder/Nuance Encoder
Certification
CPC - Certified Professional Coder
Timeline
Certificate of Completion in Coding Program - Medical Coding
Allied Business Schools
10.2014 - 12.2016
Certified Coder
Penn Highlands Mon Valley Hospital
04.2004 - Current
Medical Billing Specialist
Porreca Chiropractic Clinic
05.1998 - 03.2004
Associate in Specialized Business Degree - Medical
Douglas School of Business
10.1986 - 02.1988
High School Diploma -
Belle Vernon Area High School
09.1984 - 06.1986