Mary Nowell
Woburn,MA
Summary
Knowledgeable professional applies official coding conventions and rules established by American Medical Association and Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. Confident Medical Coder adheres to data confidentiality and privacy rules in all workflows and promotes dynamic interpersonal skills. Many years experience in the Inpatient acute care hospital setting. Seeking part-time employment.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Medical Inpatient Coder
Beth Isreal Lahey Medical Center
06.1999 - Current
- Contributed to revenue optimization through diligent assignment of appropriate diagnostic and procedural codes.
- Maintained compliance with industry standards and regulatory guidelines through continuous education on updates to ICD-10-CM/PCS codes and Coding Clinic guidance.
- Collaborated closely with clinical documentation specialists to identify opportunities for improved documentation that would lead to more accurate coding outcomes.
- Demonstrated expertise in various code sets including CPT, HCPCS Level II, ICD-10-CM/PCS codes while maintaining certification as an Inpatient Coder.
- Upheld ethical standards in all aspects of work responsibilities through strict adherence to AHIMA Code of Ethics and professional practice guidelines.
- Applied official coding conventions and rules from American Medical Association and Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services to assign diagnostic codes.
Education
Associate of Science - Health Information Technology
Laboure College
Milton, MA06.2000
Skills
- Certified Coding Specialist (CCS)
- DRG assignment
- Inpatient Acute Care Hospital Coding
- Encoder software
Reading, Gardening and Reiki
I enjoy listening to my books and attend a book club. I recently got into gardening. . I volunteer as a Reiki Therapist for a hospice house.
Timeline
Medical Inpatient Coder
Beth Isreal Lahey Medical Center
06.1999 - Current
Associate of Science - Health Information Technology
Laboure College
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