Melanie Rahn
Hubbard,IA
Summary
Accomplished Medical Coder with 11 years of experience in family medicine, nursing facilities, urgent care and rural health clinics. Skilled in coding for various EMR systems, including EPIC, Athena, and Paragon. Proficient in ICD-10 and CPT coding, with a strong background in medical billing and coding. Possesses an Associates degree in Medical Coding Certification and CPC certification. Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Efficient professional in healthcare documentation boasts high productivity and the capability to complete tasks swiftly while maintaining accuracy. Skilled in medical coding, electronic health records management, and data analysis. Excel in organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills, ensuring seamless workflow and compliance with healthcare regulations.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Medical Coder II
UnityPoint Health Corporate
West Des Moines, US
05.2017 - Current
- Currently code for PBB family Medicine
- Assist in other departments as in Hospitalist and nursing facilities
- Some experience with mental health
- EPIC EMR software
- 96% ICD10 and CPT accuracy
- High level of clean claims
- Work both denials and claim edits
Coding Specialist FAMILY practice
Central Iowa Healthcare
Conrad, US
12.2013 - 05.2017
- Rural Health Clinic Provider Based
- Coding for two family practice clinics which includes full x-ray and lab capabilities
- Coding for nursing home and home visits
- Assist coding ancillary for Unity Point Health Marshalltown Hospital
- EMR Software includes Athena and Paragon
Coding Specialist FAMILY practice
Merit Billing
Nevada, US
10.2013 - 05.2017
- Rural Health Clinic Provider Based
- Coding for two family practice clinics which includes full x-ray and lab capabilities
- Coding for physicians treating patients at nursing home facilities and home visits
- Assist coding ancillary and ambulance for Central Iowa Healthcare Hospital and minimal experience coding Emergency Department
- Utilizing 3M encoder with current experience with Athena, Paragon EMR software
Education
Associates in Applied Science - Billing and Coding
Herzing University
Menomonie Falls, Remote01.2013
Skills
- ICD Coding
- Anatomy Knowledge
- Medical Terminology
- Epic
- Paragon
- Medical Coding
- ICD-9
- Microsoft Office
- Rural Health Clinics
- Medicare Provider Based Billing
- ICD-10
- Medical Records
- One Content
- Athena Health
- Medical Billing
- CPC
- EMR Systems
- CPT Coding
- Medicare insurance regulations
- Medical software proficiency
- HIPAA compliance
- Medical coding and abstracting
- HCPCS coding
- Knowledgeable in 3M and Optum 360 encoder, Microsoft Excel and Word
- Regulatory guidelines
- Diagnostic coding
- Continuing education
- Ethical standards
Certification
- Medical Coding Certification
- CPC
Awards And Acknowledgements
- Herzing University - Presidents and Dean's list
- AAPC - CPC
Timeline
Medical Coder II
UnityPoint Health Corporate
05.2017 - Current
Coding Specialist FAMILY practice
Central Iowa Healthcare
12.2013 - 05.2017
Coding Specialist FAMILY practice
Merit Billing
10.2013 - 05.2017
Associates in Applied Science - Billing and Coding
Herzing University
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