Open To Work
Mildred Williams
Killeen,TX
Work Preference
Summary
Medical coder specializing in ICD-10, CPT, and HCPCS coding for both inpatient and outpatient environments. Expertise in medical record review and code assignment ensures HIPAA compliance and enhances billing accuracy. Proven track record in improving revenue cycle management through effective coding practices and strong analytical skills.
Overview
1
1
Certification
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Medical Coder/CIS III Specialist
Parallon/HCA Healthcare
Orange Park, Florida
02.2009 - 07.2026
- Utilized coding software for precise assignment of diagnostic and procedural codes.
- Reviewed patient records for accuracy in documentation and assigned appropriate codes for diagnoses, treatments, and procedures, ensuring compliance with coding standards.
- Verified accuracy of patient data in order to assign correct ICD-10 codes.
- Maintained current working knowledge of CPT and ICD-10 coding principles, government regulation, protocols and third-party billing requirements.
- Verified proper coding, sequencing of diagnoses, and accuracy of procedures.
- Utilized ICD-10, CPT, and HCPCS coding systems to process claims and billing.
- Reviewed medical records to ensure accurate coding and regulatory compliance.
- Maintained updated knowledge of coding requirements, which included continuing education and certification renewal.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of medical terminology and coding changes.
- Educated staff on updates and changes in regulations to maintain compliance.
- Resolved billing discrepancies by investigating and correcting coding errors.
- Collaborated with medical staff to clarify diagnoses or treatments.
- Researched and resolved coding issues identified by auditors.
- Monitored updates in coding guidelines to maintain compliance. and changes in coding guidelines and reporting requirements.
- Monitored and analyzed coding error trends to identify areas for improvement, leading to enhanced coding accuracy.
- Utilized Level 1 HCPCS and Level 2 HCPCS systems to complete coding tasks.
- Entered coded data into electronic health record (EHR) systems.
- Maintained strict confidentiality with adherence to HIPAA guidelines and regulations.
- Developed a thorough understanding of CPT and HCPCS codes and modifiers used in the healthcare industry.
- Entered coded data into electronic health record (EHR) systems.
Outpatient Medical Coder
HCA Healthcare Inc.
West Palm Beach, Florida
02.2002 - 02.2009
- Assigned accurate codes based on medical diagnoses and procedures to support proper billing and reimbursement.
- Evaluated and validated patient records to ensure coding accuracy and adherence to compliance standards.
- Reviewed and verified patient records to ensure coding accuracy and compliance with regulations.
- Applied modifiers, coded narrative diagnoses, and confirmed diagnoses.
- Utilized electronic health record systems to streamline data entry and management.
Education
Diploma - Medical Billing And Coding
Medvance
Lake Worth, FL06-2005
Skills
- ICD-10 coding
- CPT coding
- HCPCS coding
- Electronic health records
- Medical billing
- Compliance auditing
- Data analysis
Certification
- Certification of Completion-Outpatient to Inpatient
Timeline
Medical Coder/CIS III Specialist
Parallon/HCA Healthcare
02.2009 - 07.2026
Outpatient Medical Coder
HCA Healthcare Inc.
02.2002 - 02.2009
Diploma - Medical Billing And Coding
Medvance