Certified Medical Coder with 17 years of experience in coding and billing with 10+ years in a teaching facility. Experience in multiple fields including Internal Medicine, Family Medicine, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Oncology, Emergency Center, Inpatient Hospitalist, and Palliative Medicine.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Unit Manager
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center
Lubbock, Tx
11.2018 - Current
Manage a coding team that is responsible for coding and billing $1,800,000+ in Revenue a month
Create detailed reports relating statistical information including billable revenue
Develop formalized training programs for physician, staff, and residents
Create and assist with development of procedure policies and data capture
Ensure accurate, complete, and timely code assignments
Performs medical record audits to ensure accuracy and timely coding and billing
Contact: Hollee Hamilton - 806-743-1729
Lead Coder and Reimbursement Specialist
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center
Lubbock, Tx
06.2016 - 11.2018
Review official medical records with physician/healthcare provider documentation and assigns appropriate codes
Works claims denied to determine errors to be corrected
Responsible for physician and resident training
Inpatient, Clinic, Home Health, and Palliative Care Coding
Contact: Cynthia Hatcher - 806-743-6059
Emergency Room Medical Coder
University Medical Center
Lubbock, Tx
05.2017 - 02.2017
Responsible for the ICD-10-CM coding and diagnoses and procedures
Responsible for data integrity and consistency
Perform quality improvement reviews
100% remote position
Contact: Darin Richards - 806-775-9169
Sr. Coding and Reimbursement Specialist
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center
Lubbock, Tx
07.2006 - 08.2010
Ensure Federal and local regulatory compliance and adhere to policy
Investigate insurance denials for prompt resolution and full payment
Responsible for data integrity and coding consistency
Inpatient, Clinic, Home Health and Palliative Care coding