3M coding product
Pamela Duddles
Medical Records Coder
Paris,MI
Summary
Dedicated remote hospital outpatient coding professional with more than 22 years of solid experience in the health information management industry, poised for success in a Remote Coder. Technical proficiency with 3M Encoder Epic Systems, OCE code editor reports, Cerner / Powerchart. Office applications. Areas of Expertise include: Medical Code Assignment Outpatient Setting Revenue Capture and Edit Resolution Focus on NCCI / CCI edits Official Coding Guidelines Diagnostic Result Evaluation Medical Data Abstraction Electronic Medical Records Physician Documentation MIcrosoft Office applications
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
11
11
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Certifications
Work History
Nurse Technician
Spectrum Health
Big Rapids , MI
2021.12 - 2022.04
- Maximized patient satisfaction by helping individuals carry out personal tasks such as dressing and walking.
- Provided personal hygiene assistance, giving baths and performing dress changes for patients.
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight.
- Provided activities of daily living by assisting with serving meals, ambulating, turning and positioning patients.
- Corresponded with appropriate doctors to report any changes occurring in patients' health.
- Obtained biological specimens for ordered tests and prepared for laboratory transport.
- Maintained stringent hygiene standards of unit with disinfection and consistent restock of all equipment.
- Helped over 10 patients per day, both psychologically and emotionally to facilitate quick recovery.
Coder /Multi-Specialty - OP
CIOX Healthcare
Alpharetta , GA
2020.09 - 2021.09
- Facility Health Care System
- Reviewed outpatient records and interpreted documentation to identify diagnoses and procedures.
- SDS/OBS , ED, Claim Edits
- Overall production rate is 99%, overall quality is maintained or exceeds 97
- Used 3M / EPIC to input information into computerized patient record system.
- Coded Observations and Outpatient at average rate of 4-5 per hour.
- Verified signatures and checked medical charts for accuracy and completion.
- Reviewed patient charts to better understand health histories, diagnoses and treatments.
Remote Certified Outpatient Medical Coder
Trinity Health
Livonia , MI
2021.05 - 2021.08
- SDS/OBS - General
- Diagnostic IVR coding
- Guarded against fraud and abuse by verifying coded data accurately reflected services provided.
- Reviewed outpatient records and interpreted documentation to identify diagnoses and procedures.
- Used Cerner / Powerchart to input information into computerized patient record system.
- Used CAC to input information into computerized patient record system.
Coder /Multi-Specialty OP
MERCY HEALTHCARE
St. Louis , MO
2010.11 - 2020.05
- Multi-Facility Health Care System
- SDS/OBS - General, ED, Pain Management, Wound Care
- Peer Reviews
- Claim Edits for Missing Modifiers and Rev Codes
- Split bill claims
- Professional integrations process for Urology coding (blended model coding)
- Maintained 97% accuracy for assigning ICD and CPT codes.
REMOTE CODER
KFORCE
Tampa , FL
2007.06 - 2012.06
- SDS/OBS - General areas, ED, Wound Care, Infusion Therapy.
- Inpatient Coding
- CAC validation coding
- Allocated patients to diagnosis-related groups (DRGs), using appropriate electronic medical record system
- Maintained High productive and Quality Coding in Many aspects of coding
REMOTE CODER
UASI SOLUTIONS
Cincinnati , OH
2005.12 - 2008.12
- SDS/OBS - General
- VA-Coding
- ED coding
- CAC coding validation
- Inpatient E/M auditing (professional fee)
Coder
Spectrum Health
Reed City , MI.
2000.05 - 2005.01
- Coded Outpatient SDS
- Inpatient
- Oncology Infusion
- ED
- Ancillary
- Abstracted for the Cancer registry program.
- Maintained 97% accuracy rate
Nurse Technician
Spectrum Health
Reed City , MI
1998.04 - 2000.05
- Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Maximized patient satisfaction by helping individuals carry out personal tasks such as dressing and walking.
- Provided personal hygiene assistance, giving baths and performing dress changes for patients.
- Administered medication according to each patient's medical charts and recorded vitals such as blood pressure, temperature and pulse.
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight.
- Provided activities of daily living by assisting with serving meals, ambulating, turning and positioning patients.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Baker College
Cadillac, MI 2020.08 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Medical Records Administration
Ferris State University
Big Rapids, MI 2001.08 - 2002.12
Associate of Science - Health Information Technology
Ferris State University
Big Rapids, MI 1992.08 - 2000.08
Skills
Privacy and confidentiality
undefinedCertification
RHIA - Registered Health Information Administrator
Software
EPIC
Cerner
Powerchart
CAC
Microsoft Suite
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline
Nurse Technician
Spectrum Health
2021.12 - 2022.04
Remote Certified Outpatient Medical Coder
Trinity Health
2021.05 - 2021.08
Coder /Multi-Specialty - OP
CIOX Healthcare
2020.09 - 2021.09
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Baker College
2020.08 - Current
Coder /Multi-Specialty OP
MERCY HEALTHCARE
2010.11 - 2020.05
REMOTE CODER
KFORCE
2007.06 - 2012.06
REMOTE CODER
UASI SOLUTIONS
2005.12 - 2008.12
Bachelor of Science - Medical Records Administration
Ferris State University
2001.08 - 2002.12
Coder
Spectrum Health
2000.05 - 2005.01
Nurse Technician
Spectrum Health
1998.04 - 2000.05
Associate of Science - Health Information Technology
Ferris State University
1992.08 - 2000.08
RHIA - Registered Health Information Administrator
CCS - Certified Coding Specialist
CNA - Certified Nurse Assistant
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