Medical Coder
Kelsey Memorial Hospital
- Applied official coding conventions and rules from American Medical Association and Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services to assign diagnostic codes.
- Increased coding accuracy by diligently reviewing medical documentation and applying appropriate codes.
- Maintained a high level of productivity while consistently meeting deadlines for claim submissions.
- Minimized errors by providing ongoing feedback to clinical staff regarding proper documentation practices.
- Reviewed patient charts to better understand health histories, diagnoses, and treatments.
- Interacted with physicians and other healthcare staff to ask questions regarding patient services.