Melinda McLane
Guidehouse
Merlin
1
Certification
16
years of professional experience
Experienced with medical coding, ensuring accurate and compliant code assignment. Utilizes attention to detail and analytical skills to resolve coding discrepancies and streamline processes. Knowledge of industry standards and regulations, providing reliable and efficient coding solutions. Looking for an opportunity to use my coding knowledge in a revenue integrity position.
Work History
Professional Coding Specialist II
3 Months- Analyzed medical records and coded for general surgery, gastroenterology and urology.
- Captured E/M levels, surgery, imaging CPT codes
- Reviewed and corrected edits and denials.
- EPIC
- 3M encoder
- Maintained productivity standards
Professional Coding Specialist II
8 Months- Analyzed medical records and coded for general surgery, gastroenterology and urology.
- Captured E/M levels, surgery, imaging CPT codes
- Reviewed and corrected denials and edits
- EPIC
- 3M encoder
- Maintained productivity standards
Coder II
8 Years 4 Months- Reviewed and analyzed medical documentation for accurate capture of ICD-10 and CPT codes for day surgery and ASC encounters.
- Ensured compliance with coding guidelines and regulatory requirements throughout the coding process.
- Trained and mentored other coders on day surgery and ASC encounters.
- Responsible for day surgery and ASC work queues.
- Helped with imaging encounters.
- Learning/training on ED Admits and E/M leveling
Outpatient coder
1 Year 11 Months- Worked edits that were sent back from the business office.
- Resolve modifier issues
- Investigate coding issues, such as correct coding of CPT and diagnostic codes.
- Review and investigate charging issues
- Work with coders to resolve edits
- Coded ED encounters, added all I&I’s, and cpt(s) codes, did not do the E/M leveling
Outpatient Coding Lead
4 Years 9 Months- Manually reviewed and authorized all time cards for 22 coders
- Review all questions for ancillary and outpatient surgery coders.
- EPIC super user
- Planned department meetings
- Code efficiency ancillary, SSU and ED encounters
- Meet productivity standards for all outpatient venues
- Managed the work flow, moved coders around as needed
- Conduct and write outpatient coder(s) yearly reviews with the coding manager.
- Effectively communicated updates and news with the coding department.
- Monitor and coordinate deficiencies.
- Trained coders in ancillary/SSU/OBV
- Trainer for outpatient contract coders
- Maintained PTO calendar for coding department
- Monitored productivity
- Worked NCCI edits
Education
Course - Anatomy and Coding
Completed in 2010
High School Diploma
Skills
EPIC
3M Encoder
CPT
Training/Mentoring
Certification
AHIMA - CCS
Timeline
Professional Coding Specialist II
Guidehouse
05.2026 - CurrentRead More
Professional Coding Specialist II
St Charles Health
09.2025 - 05.2026Read More
Coder II
SkyLakes Medical Center
05.2017 - 09.2025Read More
Outpatient coder
Baylor Scott and White
03.2015 - 02.2017Read More
Outpatient Coding Lead
Asante Health Systems
06.2010 - 03.2015Read More
Allied Business School
Course from Anatomy and Coding
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Happy Camp High School
High School Diploma
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