Michelle Smith
Saint Charles,MO
Summary
Seasoned Certified Medical Coder with a proven track record of enhancing coding accuracy at Ranken Jordan Pediatric Bridge Hospital and Coding Edge Solutions. Demonstrates expertise in diagnostic coding accuracy and HIPAA compliance, significantly improving documentation review processes. Known for meticulous clinical documentation review and CPT coding knowledge, ensuring precision and adherence to the latest coding standards.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Medical Coder
Ranken Jordan Pediatric Bridge Hospital
03.2018 - Current
- Increased coding accuracy by diligently reviewing medical documentation and applying appropriate codes.
- Thoroughly audits documentation for correct evaluation and management levels
- Resourcefully used various coding books, procedure manuals, and on-line encoders.
- Maintained updated knowledge of coding requirements, through continuing education and certification renewal.
Certified Medical Coder
Coding Edge Solutions
02.2014 - 02.2016
- Improved accuracy of medical coding by thoroughly reviewing patient records and assigning correct codes for diagnoses and procedures.
- Maintained updated knowledge of coding requirements, through continuing education and certification renewal.
- Verified, coded and added modifiers to diagnoses.
Emergency Room Medical Coder
Emcode Reimbursent
03.1994 - 08.2000
- Quality Assurance Supervisor: Thoroughly auditing Outpatient & Emergency Room coding.
- Increased coding accuracy by diligently reviewing medical documentation and applying appropriate codes.
- Reviewed outpatient records and interpreted documentation to identify diagnoses and procedures.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Health Information Management
St. Charles Community College
04-1994
Skills
- Diagnostic Coding Accuracy
- HIPAA compliance awareness
- Electronic health records navigation
- CPT coding knowledge
- Clinical Documentation Review
Timeline
Certified Medical Coder
Ranken Jordan Pediatric Bridge Hospital
03.2018 - Current
Certified Medical Coder
Coding Edge Solutions
02.2014 - 02.2016
Emergency Room Medical Coder
Emcode Reimbursent
03.1994 - 08.2000
Associate of Applied Science - Health Information Management
St. Charles Community College
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