Mary Elizabeth Garcia
Land O' Lakes,FL
Summary
Experienced medical biller and coder with 15+ years of expertise in ICD-10, CPT, and HCPCS coding, claims processing, and HIPAA-compliant documentation. Known for accuracy, timely submissions, and improved reimbursement outcomes. I have my AAPC certification
Overview
1
1
Certification
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Medical Biller and Coder
Self-employed
Land O Lakes, FL
08.2009 - Current
- Reviewed patient records and assigned accurate codes for diagnoses and procedures.
- Reviewed patient charts to assign accurate ICD and CPT codes, facilitating timely reimbursement.
- Managed medical billing and coding processes for self-employed private practice clients, ensuring compliance and accuracy.
- Utilized ICD-10, CPT, and HCPCS coding systems to process claims and billing.
- Submitted insurance claims through clearinghouse and electronic billing systems.
- Completed all claim filings within required guidelines and deadlines.
- Assessed medical codes on patient records for accuracy.
- Maintained current CPT, HCPCS codes library as well as ICD-9, 10 CM diagnostic codes.
- Reviewed medical records and identified diagnosis codes, procedures, services and supplies for coding.
- Interpreted medical reports to apply appropriate ICD-9, CPT-4 and HCPCS codes.
- Entered coded data into electronic health record (EHR) system.
- Analyzed patient charts and records to extract relevant coding information.
- Managed coding for multiple specialties, ensuring specific codes are accurately applied.
- Assisted with the development of coding policies and procedures.
- Educated healthcare staff on coding standards and changes to coding guidelines.
- Advised on the impact of coding decisions on reimbursement and compliance.
- Analyzed coding error trends to identify areas for improvement, enhancing overall coding accuracy.
- Quickly responded to staff and client inquiries regarding CPT codes.
- Interpreted medical terminology and pharmacological information to translate information into a coding system.
- Verified record copies before handing each over to check for and remove unnecessary details.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
The University of Alabama
Tuscaloosa, AL12-1988
Skills
- ICD-10 coding
- CPT coding
- HCPCS coding
- ICD-10 proficiency
- Diagnostic coding
- Procedural coding
- Specialty coding
- ASC coding
- Claims processing
- Claim submission
- Payment posting
- Medical billing
- Medical coding
- CMS-1500 completion
- Medicare billing
- EHR systems
- Revenue cycle
- HIPAA compliance
- Coding appeals
- Software applications
- Medical coding
- Coding appeals
Certification
- AAPC Medical Billing and Coding Certified
Timeline
Medical Biller and Coder
Self-employed
08.2009 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
The University of Alabama