Muntel Anderson
Glendale Heights,IL
Summary
A creative, motivational leader offering 15 years of Customer Service, Training, Call Center, Supervision, and Data Entry experience. A self-starter, recognized for strong interpersonal, project-management, public presentation and written communication skills, with a 'look beyond the obstacles' approach to problem solving.
Medical coding professional with extensive experience in accurately coding patient records and ensuring compliance with healthcare regulations. Known for strong focus on team collaboration and achieving results, adaptable to changing needs. Skilled in utilizing coding software and maintaining detailed documentation, with reputation for reliability and precision.
Experienced with accurately coding patient records and ensuring compliance with healthcare regulations. Utilizes sophisticated coding software to maintain detailed and precise documentation. Strong understanding of healthcare billing processes and regulatory requirements.
Medical Billing and Coding Specialist with 15 years providing administrative and patient support in hospital and medical office settings. Advanced knowledge of private insurance processes and codes.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Medical Coder, CPC
Cook County Hospital
Chicago, Illinois
11.2015 - Current
- Increased coding accuracy by diligently reviewing medical documentation and applying appropriate codes.
- Resourcefully used various coding books, procedure manuals, and on-line encoders.
- Reviewed patient charts to better understand health histories, diagnoses, and treatments.
- Applied official coding conventions and rules from American Medical Association and Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services to assign diagnostic codes.
- Reviewed, analyzed, and managed coding of diagnostic and treatment procedures contained in outpatient medical records.
- Maintained a high level of productivity while consistently meeting deadlines for claim submissions.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
Externship Completed for Medical Insurance Billing and Coding
Aunt Martha’s Youth Service
11.2009 - 11.2015
- OB Tracking Statistical tracking for USD
- Designed innovative lessons utilizing multimedia tools, leading to higher retention rates and overall improved performance.
Education
Diploma - Medical Insurance Billing and Coding
Everest College
Chicago, IL01.2009
Diploma -
Percy I. Julian High School
Chicago, IL01.1977
Skills
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Customer Service
- Billing
- Insurance coding (ICD-9 and 10 CPT)
- Medical claims coding
- Data entry and management
- Medical coding and abstracting
- Problem-solving abilities
- Critical Thinking
- Detail Oriented
- Computer Proficiency
- Problem-solving aptitude
- Health Information Systems
- Procedure coding
- Health information management
- Maintain patient confidentiality
- HIPAA compliance awareness
- Electronic health records navigation
Educationprofessionaldevelopment
- Certification, National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT), 2010
- Diploma, Medical Insurance Billing and Coding, Everest College, Chicago, Illinois, 2009
- Certificate, National Institutes of Health (NIH), 2007
- Certificate, Professional Telephone Techniques, 2007
- Certificate, Midland Career Institute, Chicago, Illinois, 1993
- Certificate, Wang Computer Center, Rolling Meadows, Illinois, 1987
- Certificate, Training Alliance, Chicago, Illinois, 1981
- Depaul University, Chicago, Illinois
- Davenport College, Grand Rapids, Michigan
- Grand Rapids Junior College, Grand Rapids, Michigan, 1978-1979
- Diploma, High School, Percy I. Julian High School, Chicago, Illinois, 1977
Affiliations
- AAPC Membership - CPC
Certification
- Certified Professional Coder (CPC) - American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC).
Work Preference
Work Type
Part TimeWork Location
RemoteImportant To Me
Work-life balanceFlexible work hoursLooking for Part-time Customer service
Looking for a Part-time Customer service or coding remote position with flexibility
Timeline
Medical Coder, CPC
Cook County Hospital
11.2015 - Current
Externship Completed for Medical Insurance Billing and Coding
Aunt Martha’s Youth Service
11.2009 - 11.2015
Diploma - Medical Insurance Billing and Coding
Everest College
Diploma -
Percy I. Julian High School
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