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Monica Hontz

Monica Hontz

Emerado

Summary

Certified Professional Coder with 3 years experience. Highly skilled in drive accuracy and efficiency in healthcare documentation. Known for strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and comprehensive knowledge of medical coding systems and regulations with a focus in HCC/Risk adjustment. Excel in team collaboration, adapting to evolving requirements, and delivering consistent results, while maintaining patient confidentiality. Recognized for reliability and commitment to upholding high standards in all tasks.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Medical Coder

CSI Companies
03.2022 - 08.2025
  • Worked as a contractor remotely from home through The CSI Companies agency for Optum/UnitedHealth Group.
  • Performed code abstraction of medical records to ensure ICD-10-CM HCC Risk Adjustment codes were accurately assigned and supported by clinical documentations.
  • Exceeded requirements as outlined by the project terms.
  • Assisted in working various projects as needed.
  • Reviewed patient medical records for accuracy, completeness and compliance with coding regulations.
  • Maintained up-to-date knowledge of coding changes, updates, and new rules.
  • Adapted to updated knowledge of coding requirements, which included continuing education and certification renewal.
  • Contract ended briefly for 2 months before gaining another contract with CSI Companies.

Administrative Professional

MATTHEWS, PIERCE & LLOYD, INC
01.2013 - 05.2015
  • Responsible for the smooth and efficient operation of the front desk.
  • Managed timesheet input and record keeping of all employees.
  • Managed input and record keeping of all employees PTO.
  • Processed reports.
  • Scan and attach supporting documentation to claims.
  • Created and implemented new placements in collections program.
  • Received and directed incoming phone calls.
  • Prepare outgoing USPS, UPS, and FedEx mail.

Administrative Professional

DR. SLAUGHTER
06.2010 - 09.2012
  • Responsible for the smooth and efficient operation of the front desk.
  • Accepted and processed payments.
  • Received and directed incoming calls.
  • Processed incoming patients, including but not limited to running personal checks through scanner, operating auto refractor and peripheral vision machines.

Dispatcher

TAYLOR DEVELOPMENT
10.2011 - 01.2012
  • Responded to incoming phone calls for various departments and units.
  • Received and directed incoming phone calls to the various departments during working hours.
  • Received and directed after hour incoming phone calls for Merkel and Tye Police Dept., EMS, and Fire.

Administrative Professional

TAYLOR ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE
04.2006 - 09.2008
  • Responsible for the smooth and efficient operation of the front desk.
  • Received and directed incoming phone calls.
  • Copy and scanned customer documentation.
  • Counted and balanced all incoming checks.
  • File correspondence according to company filing standards.
  • Operate cash register.

Education

High School Diploma -

MERKEL HIGH SCHOOL
Merkel, TX
05.2008

Skills

  • Microsoft Office
  • Spreadsheets & Reports
  • Timesheets
  • Bilingual
  • Front Desk
  • Mail preparation
  • Documentation
  • Filing
  • CPT coding
  • ICD-10-CM
  • HCPCS coding
  • Medical terminology
  • HIPAA compliance
  • Knowledgeable in encoder
  • Time management

Certification

Certified Professional Coder (CPC)

Timeline

Medical Coder

CSI Companies
03.2022 - 08.2025

Administrative Professional

MATTHEWS, PIERCE & LLOYD, INC
01.2013 - 05.2015

Dispatcher

TAYLOR DEVELOPMENT
10.2011 - 01.2012

Administrative Professional

DR. SLAUGHTER
06.2010 - 09.2012

Administrative Professional

TAYLOR ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE
04.2006 - 09.2008

High School Diploma -

MERKEL HIGH SCHOOL

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