Certified Outpatient Coder with expertise in ICD-10-CM, CPT, and HCPCS coding, complemented by hands-on experience as a Medical Billing Coordinator for 30+ physicians. Skilled in streamlining claims processes using Medisoft, ECW, Excel, and 3M coding systems, with a strong grasp of medical terminology and payer compliance. Seeking a full-time remote medical coding or data entry role to deliver precise, high-quality healthcare documentation in an independent, non-phone environment.
- Streamlined daily claims coordination for over 30 physicians, ensuring compliance with evolving medical coding guidelines, reducing denials, and maintaining precise, accurate records.
- Efficiently updated patient insurance information and resolved collector issues by documenting accounts in Medisoft and ECW, and accurately inputting responses into Google Sheets.
- Optimized and maintained Excel spreadsheets for physicians, enabling efficient tracking and resolution of billing issues, including missing CPT and diagnosis codes, laterality clarifications, and other critical discrepancies.
- Expertly prepared and dispatched appeals letters, paper claims, and patient contact statements, while efficiently scanning, organizing, and faxing paperwork, and managing high-volume email correspondence with precision and professionalism.
- Proficiently leveraged Serv-U to access and manage critical documents, including medical records and EOBs, ensuring seamless workflow and data accuracy.
- Pursuing intensive AAPC-accredited training in HCC risk adjustment coding, focusing on accurate ICD-10-CM code assignment for chronic conditions to support payer reimbursement models.
- Preparing for Certified Risk Adjustment Coder (CRC) certification (expected May 2025), mastering hierarchical condition categories (HCC) and medical record analysis.
- Completed rigorous AAPC-accredited training in outpatient coding, mastering ICD-10-CM, CPT, and HCPCS Level II.
- Developed expertise through hands-on practicum, utilizing 3M coding systems to simulate real-world outpatient scenarios with high accuracy.
- Earned Certified Outpatient Coder (COC) credential in June 2024.
- Participated in a structured healthcare internship, shadowing billing specialists to process patient billing data and verify insurance eligibility using EHR systems.
- Supported accurate claim preparation by reviewing medical documentation, enhancing skills in medical terminology and revenue cycle management.
Awarded Academic Excellence in Health Sciences Award
- Recognized for outstanding performance in anatomy and physiology coursework, demonstrating strong foundational knowledge in medical terminology.
Outpatient Medical Coding
COC - Certified Outpatient Coder
COC - Certified Outpatient Coder