Morgan Underdahl
Conrad,MT
Summary
1 year experience in Orthopedic and radiology coding, ASC surgery coding, in-patient and out-patient provider coding. Credentialed through AAPC July of 2024.
6 years of healthcare experience in trauma, in-patient, out-patient, Surgery, and Orthopedics as an X-ray technologist. 4 year career break was due to full-time parenting.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Medical Coder
Benefis Healthcare System
Great Falls, Montana
11.2024 - Current
- Specialized in Orthopedic out-patient, in-patient, radiology and ASC surgery coding.
- Validated accuracy of diagnosis codes as well as modifiers used on claims before final submission to payer and insurance companies.
- Provided support for coding queries raised by coders or staff members regarding specific cases or coding issues.
- Verified accuracy of procedure codes to ensure proper reimbursement levels.
- Maintained confidentiality of patient information according to HIPAA regulations.
- Collaborated with other departments such as billing, clinical documentation improvement, quality assurance to ensure accurate coding practices are being followed.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of coding changes, updates, and new rules.
- Communicated with healthcare personnel, including practitioners to promote accuracy.
X-Ray Technologist
Benefis Hospital
Great Falls, Montana
07.2019 - 08.2020
- Conducted regular maintenance checks on X-ray equipment to ensure proper functioning.
- Assisted physicians with radiological imaging studies such as CT scans, MRI's, ultrasound and fluoroscopy.
- Provided patient education and instructions prior to radiographic procedures.
X-Ray Technologist
Marias Medical Center
Shelby, Montana
01.2018 - 06.2019
- Perform emergency procedures in high stress situations
- Perform inpatient, out patient and emergency exams
- Schedule and communicate with patients about upcoming exams
Education
Associate of Science - Radiology
Montana Tech of The University of Montana
Butte, MT05-2017
Skills
- Patient Care
- Diagnostic Imaging
- Staff Education
- High stress patient care
- Computer scheduling and patient communication
- Surgery skills such a c-arm operation
- EMR and patient charting
- ICD-10-cm training and certification
- CPT 2024 training and certification
- HCPCS level II training and certification
- HIPAA Compliance
- Computed tomography
- Medical Records Management
- Patient Education
- EPIC
- Microsoft teams
- Excel spreadsheets
- Microsoft Office
- Outlook
Certifications
- CPC-A acquired through AAPC
Timeline
Medical Coder
Benefis Healthcare System
11.2024 - Current
X-Ray Technologist
Benefis Hospital
07.2019 - 08.2020
X-Ray Technologist
Marias Medical Center
01.2018 - 06.2019
Associate of Science - Radiology
Montana Tech of The University of Montana