Hardworking employee with customer service, multitasking, and time management abilities. Devoted to giving every customer a positive and memorable experience.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Medical Coder Specialist
LexiCode
Columbia, SC
11.2018 - 06.2023
Reviewed record documentation to abstract all required medical, surgical, ancillary demographic, social and administrative data, as appropriate to finalize patient accounts
Proficient in the use of the Electronic Medical Record systems and various software packages
Abstracted information from patient’s accounts that was relevant in determining costs for services provided
Research and analyze data in medical records to identify documentation deficiencies
Reviewed and verified documentation supported diagnoses, procedures and treatment results
Requirements toward compliance of Federal and state laws governing regulatory guidelines reinforced daily through quality audits and consult tracking
Proficient in use of Medicare Laws Medical Terminology and Pharmacology
Medical Coder 1
Piedmont Medical Center
Rock Hill, SC
06.2008 - 11.2018
Reviewed medical record documentation to abstract all required medical, surgical, ancillary demographic, social and administrative data, and query clinical staff as appropriate, with guidance from supervisor or higher level coders
Abstract information from patient account that is relevant in determining costs for services provided
Reviewed and verified documentation supported diagnoses, procedures and treatment results
Assigned codes for reimbursements, research and compliance with regulatory requirements
Performed coding in Outpatient services to include Diagnostics, Woundcare and Physical Therapy and Emergency room
Made set production standards every day always ensuring completeness of record through accurate and complete medical documentation which is critical for correct reimbursement
Excellent communication skills, good work ethics, and reliability required in assisting health professionals with protected health data information.
Medical Records Analyst
Piedmont Medical Center
Rock Hill, SC
06.2008 - 05.2009
Confidentiality of Healthcare information was the cornerstone of my duties in the Health Information Department at the hospital
Maintained the entire Health Information Department on weekends assisting hospital physicians, nurses, outside medical facilities and other covered entities with medical data compliant under HIPAA Law guidance and state regulatory laws governing protected health information
Ensured the completeness of medical record documentation in the Electronic Medical Records database
Manually filed medical records before moving to the electronic medical records
Duties required documents to be faxed or printed
Responsible for the maintenance of patient healthcare data and organization
Ensured the accuracy and compliance of medical records information and organized it into the electronic health records database for quality assurance
Flagged accounts with missing documentation and forwarded to physicians as needed for correction
Printed, faxed and filed medical records information to covered entities and other parties after receiving required authorization
Maintained departmental compliance with federal and state laws by keeping confidential all protected information and maintaining all up-to-date education for the department from the compliance officer under hospital policies.
Education
Associate in Applied Science in Health Information Technology -
Baptist Health System School of Health Professions
San Antonio, TX
04.2017
Bachelor's degree in Healthcare Management -
Lander University
Greenwood, SC
12.1998
Skills
Multi-Line Phone Systems
Data Collection
Complaint resolution
Call Management
Customer Service
Affiliations
American Health Management Association (AHIMA)
Timeline
Certified Medical Coder Specialist
LexiCode
11.2018 - 06.2023
Medical Coder 1
Piedmont Medical Center
06.2008 - 11.2018
Medical Records Analyst
Piedmont Medical Center
06.2008 - 05.2009
Associate in Applied Science in Health Information Technology -
Baptist Health System School of Health Professions