Nicole Bass
Monroe,MI
Summary
Experienced Outpatient Medical Coder with a focus on accuracy and productivity. Proficient in ICD-10-CM, CPT coding, and medical terminology to ensure accurate patient records and billing processes. Strong analytical thinking, problem-solving, and communication skills foster effective collaboration with healthcare professionals for coding accuracy and compliance.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Outpatient Medical Coder
Michigan Medicine
Ann Arbor, MI
03.2021 - Current
- Utilized ICD-10, CPT, and HCPCS codes to accurately code patient information in the ED and Outpatient Surgery as per established guidelines.
- Ensured compliance with coding standards by reviewing medical records for accuracy and completeness.
- Evaluated documentation for specificity and clarity prior to assigning codes.
- Maintained high level of accuracy when coding complex cases utilizing multiple diagnosis codes.
- Assigned appropriate modifiers to accurately reflect services rendered.
- Actively participated in continuing education courses related to outpatient medical coding practices.
- Applied coding rules established by American Medical Association and Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services for assignment of procedural codes.
- Quickly responded to staff and client inquiries regarding CPT codes.
- Maintained updated knowledge of coding requirements, which included continuing education and certification renewal.
- Maintained current working knowledge of CPT and ICD-10 coding principles, government regulation, protocols and third-party billing requirements.
Medical Coding Specialist
Wood County Hospital
Bowling Green, OH
08.2018 - 03.2021
- Accurately assigned diagnostic codes and performed procedural coding primarily for observation and emergency department records, offering backup support for outpatient surgery and ancillary records as necessary.
- Followed up with providers and medical staff, as necessary, to obtain additional documentation.
- Collaborated in auditing medical coding processes, achieving enhanced reliability and accuracy.
- Identified and addressed documentation discrepancies, ensuring accurate assignment of medical codes.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of medical terminology and coding changes.
- Participated in continuing education programs related to medical coding procedures.
Charge Entry Specialist
ProMedica
Toledo, OH
11.2015 - 08.2018
- Performed charge entry duties for the ED, Observation, and OBGYN departments of the health system while maintaining a strong work ethic and displaying exceptional interpersonal skills.
- Diligently reviewed and assessed 800 to 900 patient charts per week, maintaining accuracy in a high-volume setting.
- Handled the review of patient financial accounts, ensuring the resolution of approximately 10 to 20 inaccurate charges every week.
- Collaborated with medical coders and providers to ensure accurate documentation.
- Utilized comprehensive knowledge of computer systems to successfully prioritize high volumes and competing deadlines.
- Evaluated patient charts to ensure accuracy and sufficiency of medical documentation.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Health Information Management
Hutchinson Community College
Hutchinson07-2018
Skills
- Emergency Room coding
- Outpatient Surgery coding
- Observation coding
- 3M 360 Super User
- Experience with EPIC and Cerner
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office
- Revenue Cycle Management
- Medical Terminology
Certification
- Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT), American Health Information Management Association, June 2018
Timeline
Outpatient Medical Coder
Michigan Medicine
03.2021 - Current
Medical Coding Specialist
Wood County Hospital
08.2018 - 03.2021
Charge Entry Specialist
ProMedica
11.2015 - 08.2018
Associate of Applied Science - Health Information Management
Hutchinson Community College
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