Peggy Riddell-Cooley
Stanwood,MI
Summary
Dynamic Medical Coder with expertise in ICD-10 and CPT coding at Munson Healthcare Cadillac Hospital. Proven ability to analyze and manage outpatient records while ensuring HIPAA compliance. Skilled in coding error resolution and effective communication, contributing to accurate medical claims and enhancing operational efficiency. Committed to ongoing professional development in medical coding.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Medical Coder
Munson Healthcare Cadillac Hospital
01.2014 - Current
- Resourcefully used various coding books, procedure manuals, and on-line encoders.
- Reviewed, analyzed, and managed coding of diagnostic and treatment procedures contained in outpatient medical records.
- Reviewed outpatient records and interpreted documentation to identify diagnoses and procedures.
- 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.
- Verified signatures and checked medical charts for accuracy and completion.
- Utilized active listening, interpersonal, and telephone etiquette skills when communicating with others.
Hilo Operator
Fluid Routing Solutions
08.2003 - 02.2011
- Inspected equipment for defects and performed repairs or maintenance tasks.
- Wrapped pallets in plastic wrap and attached merchandise tags to prepare for shipping.
- Maneuvered forklift safely in congested and confined areas using Skill and Technique.
- Transported goods between warehouse locations according to shipment and storage needs.
- Unloaded and stacked materials by raising and lowering lifting devices.
- Operated equipment safely and efficiently to prevent damage to items and avoid injuries.
- Communicated with floor managers to determine merchandise placement.
- Operated forklift in compliance with OSHA guidelines and organizational policies.
- Kept accurate records of materials moved within warehouse to quickly locate inventory and keep facility operating smoothly.
Education
Associate Of Applied Science - Health Information Management
05.2013
Skills
- Statement analysis
- Data entry and management
- Medicare insurance regulations
- Type coding
- Medical terminology
- Ethical standards
- Code assignment research
- Proficiency in software
- Insurance coding (ICD-9 and CPT)
- Continuing education
- Data entry
- Knowledgeable in software
- Medical claims coding
- Coding error resolution
- Medical coding and abstracting
- HIPAA compliance
- Coding appeals
Certification
RHIT certificate through AHIMA.
Timeline
Medical Coder - Munson Healthcare Cadillac Hospital
01.2014 - Current
Hilo Operator - Fluid Routing Solutions
08.2003 - 02.2011
Ferris State University - Associate Of Applied Science, Health Information Management
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