Nicole Mendizabal
Summary
I am seeking employment with a progressive, reputable company that will provide challenges and opportunities for growth and advancement, utilizing my coding experience.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Coder III
Emory Healthcare
Atlanta, GA
02.2024 - 08.2025
- Reviewed, analyzed, and managed coding of diagnostic and treatment procedures contained in outpatient medical records.
- Verified signatures and checked medical charts for accuracy and completion.
- Monitored changes in coding regulations to provide recommendations for compliance.
- Communicated with insurance companies to research and resolved coding discrepancies.
- Maintained accuracy, completeness, and security for medical records and health information.
- Assisted in training new staff on medical record processing and filing procedures.
- Expedited project completion timelines with strong time management skills and adherence to deadlines.
- Interacted with physicians and other healthcare staff to ask questions regarding patient services.
- Performed on-site coding audits to determine accuracy and compliance with coding guidelines.
- Trained and mentored junior coders to support growth and development and apply high-quality coding practices.
- Resourcefully used various coding books, procedure manuals, and on-line encoders.
Coder II
Emory Healthcare
Atlanta, GA
08.2019 - 02.2024
- Correctly coded and billed medical claims for various hospital and nursing facilities.
- Facilitated knowledge sharing within the team by conducting regular code reviews, training sessions, and workshops on relevant topics.
- Delivered consistent results under pressure by prioritizing tasks effectively during periods of high workload or tight deadlines.
- Expedited project completion timelines with strong time management skills and adherence to deadlines.
- Interacted with physicians and other healthcare staff to ask questions regarding patient services.
- Performed on-site coding audits to determine accuracy and compliance with coding guidelines.
- Trained and mentored junior coders to support growth and development amd apply high-quality coding practices.
- Maintained high coding standards by adhering to industry best practices and staying current with emerging technologies.
Coder 1
Emory Healthcare
Atlanta, GA
08.2017 - 02.2024
- Maintained high coding standards by adhering to industry best practices and staying current with emerging technologies.
- Resourcefully used various coding books, procedure manuals, and on-line encoders.
- Applied official coding conventions and rules from American Medical Association and Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services to assign diagnostic codes.
- Reviewed patient charts to better understand health histories, diagnoses, and treatments.
Patient Services Coordinator II
Emory Specialty Associates
Stockbridge, Georgia
12.2015 - 08.2017
- Charge Poster for Emory at Stockbridge and Emory at McDonough
- TES Edits
- Weekly Missing Charge Report
- Adjustments for Self-pay patients, Weight loss programs and Form completion
- Assistant with Medical records
- Shadowed and educated providers in documentation for coding guidelines
- Managed sensitive patient data with strict adherence to HIPAA regulations, ensuring privacy and confidentiality at all times.
Charge poster
The Doctor's Office
Stockbridge, Georgia
02.2000 - 06.2012
- Charge poster
- Occupational Medicine and Worker's Compensation Accounts
- Payment posting
- Office Manager in the Lovejoy and Eagles Landing Office
- Registered Medical Assistant duties
Medical Assistant
Southern Crescent Physicians Group
Forest Park, Georgia
01.1996 - 01.2000
- Take patient histories and vital signs including pulse rate, temperature, blood pressure, weight and height, and record all information on the patient's chart
- Prepare treatment rooms for patients' exam
- Operate x-ray, electrocardiograph (EKG), and other equipment to administer routine diagnostic tests
- Give injections and perform routine laboratory tests
- Schedule appointments, receive payments for bills, and perform other duties as needed
Education
Certified Evaluation & Management Coder -
American Academy of Professional Coders
08.2015
Certified Patient Account Representative -
Healthcare Financial Management Association
12-2023
Certified Risk Adjustment Coder -
American Academy of Professional Coders
12-2019
Certified Professional Coder Certificate -
American Academy of Professional Coders
06.2011
Registered Medical Assistant - undefined
Georgia Medical Institute
College Park, Georgia05.1995
Skills
- Resolving coding errors
- Accurate clinical documentation
- Medical coding expertise
- Professional coding certification
- Experience with Epic Systems
- Strong focus on accuracy
Timeline
Coder III
Emory Healthcare
02.2024 - 08.2025
Coder II
Emory Healthcare
08.2019 - 02.2024
Coder 1
Emory Healthcare
08.2017 - 02.2024
Patient Services Coordinator II
Emory Specialty Associates
12.2015 - 08.2017
Charge poster
The Doctor's Office
02.2000 - 06.2012
Medical Assistant
Southern Crescent Physicians Group
01.1996 - 01.2000
Registered Medical Assistant - undefined
Georgia Medical Institute
Certified Evaluation & Management Coder -
American Academy of Professional Coders
Certified Patient Account Representative -
Healthcare Financial Management Association
Certified Risk Adjustment Coder -
American Academy of Professional Coders
Certified Professional Coder Certificate -
American Academy of Professional Coders