MELISSA GOSSETT
High Point,NC
Summary
CPB, CPC and CRC Certified. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level Medical Coding position. Entry level Anesthesia coding has proven to be a great intro into the medical coding field. Never backing down from a challenge as this is where growth happens. Ready to help a team achieve company goals.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Medical Coder
MD Associates
11.2024 - Current
- Applied official coding conventions and rules from American Medical Association and Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services to assign diagnostic codes.
- Increased coding accuracy by diligently reviewing medical documentation and applying appropriate codes.
- Minimized errors by providing ongoing feedback to clinical staff regarding proper documentation practices.
- Maintained high level of productivity while consistently meeting deadlines for claim submissions.
- Reviewed outpatient records and interpreted documentation to identify diagnoses and procedures.
- Reviewed, analyzed, and managed coding of diagnostic and treatment procedures contained in outpatient medical records.
- Resourcefully used various coding books, procedure manuals, and on-line encoders.
- Verified signatures and checked medical charts for accuracy and completion.
Salon Owner/Operator
Studio 4022
01.2012 - 11.2024
- Managed salon operations efficiently, ensuring smooth day-to-day functioning and top-quality customer experiences
- Consistently maintained clean, organized, and welcoming environment for clients and staff members alike
- Ensured compliance with state regulations regarding licensing, sanitation procedures, and workplace safety guidelines
- Increased customer retention through exceptional service and consistent follow-up communication
Salon Cosmetologist
Self Employed Services
11.1995 - 01.2012
- Stayed up to date on industry trends by attending professional development workshops, trade shows, and networking events
- Boosted salon revenue by upselling additional services and products to clients during appointments
- Offered specialized treatments such as keratin smoothing therapy and deep conditioning treatments to improve hair health and manageability
- Managed appointment scheduling efficiently
Education
No Degree - Medical Billing and Coding, Medical Terminology, Anatomy and Physiology
AAPC
Salt Lake City, UT07.2024
Religion and Psychology
Liberty University
Lynchburg, VANo Degree - Cosmetology
Leon's Beauty School
Greensboro, NC11-1995
High School Diploma -
Southwest Guilford High School
High Point, NCSkills
- Anesthesia coding
- Diagnostic coding
- Procedural coding
- Medical software proficiency
- Medical terminology
- Medical record security
- Clinical documentation
- Certification maintenance
- Great Attention to Details
- Excellent Communication Skills
- Works Well Independently
- Ethical standards
Timeline
Medical Coder
MD Associates
11.2024 - Current
Salon Owner/Operator
Studio 4022
01.2012 - 11.2024
Salon Cosmetologist
Self Employed Services
11.1995 - 01.2012
High School Diploma -
Southwest Guilford High School
No Degree - Medical Billing and Coding, Medical Terminology, Anatomy and Physiology
AAPC
Religion and Psychology
Liberty University
No Degree - Cosmetology
Leon's Beauty School
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