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Martha Darling

Walden,NY

Summary

Adept at ICD 10 and CPT coding, I spearheaded a team at Orthopedic Associates of Dutchess County, enhancing coding standards and accuracy. My leadership and auditing skills ensured compliance with AMA and CMS guidelines, significantly improving team efficiency and knowledge sharing without compromising HIPAA principles.

Overview

33
33
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Certified Orthopedic Surgical Coder

Orthopedic Associates of Dutchess County
02.1992 - Current
  • Maintained high coding standards by adhering to industry best practices and staying current with emerging technologies.
  • Resourcefully used various coding books, CPT, on-line CCI Edits Select Coder, AAOS Code X, and EncoderPro.
  • Applied official coding conventions and rules from American Medical Association and Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services to assign ICD 10 codes
  • Extensively reviewed patient charts to better understand health histories, diagnoses, and treatments to correctly code the patient procedures and visits.
  • Facilitated knowledge sharing within the charge entry team and follow up team.
  • Supervised a billing and coding team of 6 employees.
  • Delivered consistent results under pressure by prioritizing tasks effectively during periods of high workload or tight deadlines.
  • Interacted with physicians and other healthcare staff to ask questions regarding patient services.
  • Verified signatures and checked medical charts for accuracy and completion.
  • Performed RAC Audits if needed.

Education

Associate of Science - Medical Assisting

Dutchess Community College
Poughkeepsie, NY
05.1980

Skills

ICD 10 coding

CPT coding

CCI Editing

Auditing

HIPAA Compliant

Medical Assistant

Knowledge of Anatomy

Supervisor Skills

Certification

COSC - Certified Orthopedic Surgical Coder AAPC

Timeline

Certified Orthopedic Surgical Coder

Orthopedic Associates of Dutchess County
02.1992 - Current

Associate of Science - Medical Assisting

Dutchess Community College

COSC - Certified Orthopedic Surgical Coder AAPC

Martha Darling