MARY KATARU
Birmingham,WI
Summary
Hardworking professional applies official coding conventions and rules established by the American Medical Association and Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. A reliable individual with skills and experience as a Laboratory Technician. Smart and committed to a job well done and offering exceptional drive.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Junior Medical Coder
Optum Health
11.2022 - 12.2023
- Verified signatures and checked medical charts for accuracy and completion.
- Reviewed patient charts to better understand health histories, diagnoses, and treatments.
- Reviewed, analyzed, and managed coding of diagnostic and treatment procedures contained in outpatient medical records.
- Correctly coded and billed medical claims for various hospital and nursing facilities.
- Applied official coding conventions and rules from American Medical Association and Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services to assign diagnostic codes.
- Utilized active listening, interpersonal, and telephone etiquette skills when communicating with others.
- Reviewed outpatient records and interpreted documentation to identify diagnoses and procedures.
- Communicated with insurance companies to research and resolved coding discrepancies.
- Trained and mentored junior coders to support growth and development amd apply high-quality coding practices.
Lab Assistant
Abhyudaya College Guntur
01.2019 - 01.2020
- Managed specimen sample handling, receiving, storage and inventory.
- Logged samples correctly into computerized tracking system.
- Maintained lab by calibrating equipment and cleaning surfaces and items used.
- Enhanced laboratory efficiency by maintaining and organizing equipment, supplies, and samples.
- Worked closely with lab staff on special projects.
- Maintained confidentiality of sensitive information pertaining to research findings, methodologies, or patient data when required by regulations or ethical standards.
- Maintained safe, tidy and organized laboratory environment for accurate test results.
- Performed testing and quality control using approved laboratory procedures and instrumentation.
- Operated and performed preventative maintenance on laboratory equipment and instruments.
- Coordinated and managed laboratory projects and experiments.
Education
Master of Science - Biotechnology
The University of Alabama At Birmingham
Birmingham, Alabama05.2025
Bachelor of Science - Biotechnology
Abhyudaya Mahila Degree College
Guntur, India01.2022
Intermediate (BIPC) -
St. Joseph's Junior College
Guntur, India01.2019
Skills
- Medical Coding: Proficient in ICD-10 and CPT coding, ensuring compliance and accuracy
- Medical record security
- Insurance coding (ICD-9 and CPT)
- Medical Terminology
- HIPAA Compliance
- Patient data compilation
- Lab testing and reporting
- Lab equipment calibration
- Equipment Maintenance
- Sample Preparation
- Trained in HIPAA compliance
- Laboratory techniques
Accomplishments
- Achieved 99% Accuracy by completing patient charts with accuracy and efficiency.
- Collaborated with a team of L2s to increase the safety and privacy of patient medical records.
- I have continually expanded on already in-depth knowledge of medical terminology by attending medical technology courses and seminars.
Personal Information
- Father's Name: Velangini Raju Kataru
- Date of Birth: 03/13/01
- Gender: Female
Disclaimer
I hereby declare that the information given above is genuine to the best of my knowledge and belief.
Certification
- AHIMA is certified by my Optum.
Languages
English
Professional Working
Telugu
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Junior Medical Coder
Optum Health
11.2022 - 12.2023
Lab Assistant
Abhyudaya College Guntur
01.2019 - 01.2020
Master of Science - Biotechnology
The University of Alabama At Birmingham
Bachelor of Science - Biotechnology
Abhyudaya Mahila Degree College
Intermediate (BIPC) -
St. Joseph's Junior College
- AHIMA is certified by my Optum.
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