Pamela Baddou
Alcoa,TN
Summary
Proven expertise in medical coding and insurance analysis, honed at Cedar Creek Pediatric, where I ensured accurate diagnosis and procedure coding, leading to optimal reimbursement levels. Skilled in data entry and adept at navigating medical terminology, my proactive approach significantly improved insurance claim processes. Achieved a notable increase in efficient patient account management through meticulous insurance verification and patient support.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Anesthesia Coder
Team Health Holdings Inc.
Louisville, TN
12.2018 - 11.2024
- Data entry
- Medical coding
- Maintained a 97.3% accuracy for term of employment
Medical Coder and Insurance Analysis
Cedar Creek Pediatric
Maryville, TN
04.2002 - 12.2018
- Coded diagnoses and procedures from patient medical records using ICD-10-CM and CPT-4 codes.
- Verified accuracy of procedure codes to ensure proper reimbursement levels.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of coding changes, updates, and new rules.
- Maintained updated knowledge of coding requirements, which included continuing education and certification renewal.
- Entered insurance payments
- Insurance appeals and denials
- Verified Insurance coverage and benefits
- Assisted patients with accounts and set up payment plans
Education
Medical Coding And Medical Insrance Billing
Tennesse State Vocational School
Knoxville, TN04-1991
Associate of Science - Medical Office Assisting
Draughons Business College
Knoxville, TN06-1988
Skills
- Data Entry
- Medical Coding
- Insurance Analysis
- Medical Terminology
- Anatomy and Physiology
AAPC
- Active member for 17 years
- Certified Professional Coder through AAPC in good standing maintaining 18 CEU per year
Timeline
Anesthesia Coder
Team Health Holdings Inc.
12.2018 - 11.2024
Medical Coder and Insurance Analysis
Cedar Creek Pediatric
04.2002 - 12.2018
Medical Coding And Medical Insrance Billing
Tennesse State Vocational School
Associate of Science - Medical Office Assisting
Draughons Business College
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