Rebecca Pautz
North Hollywood,CA
Summary
Certified coding professional with deep understanding of medical coding, billing processes, and healthcare regulations. Adept at ensuring accuracy and compliance, contributing significantly to optimized revenue cycles. Strong focus on team collaboration and adaptability to changing needs. Trusted for reliability, thoroughness, and effective communication in fast-paced environments.
Experienced with interpreting and applying coding guidelines and regulations. Utilizes analytical skills to ensure accuracy in coding and compliance. Knowledge of ICD-10-CM, CPT, and HCPCS coding, and medical terminology to support effective healthcare operations.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Professional Coder
RuralMED
11.2021 - Current
- Applied ICD-10-CM, CPT, and HCPCS knowledge to efficiently code professional and facility encounters for the ER, Specialty Clinic, Outpatient Services, and Outpatient Surgery.
- Maneuvered in and out of six different client systems.
- Maintained strict confidentiality by adhering to HIPAA guidelines and ensuring sensitive patient information was protected at all times.
- Coordinated with clients and team members to resolves issues and improve productivity.
- Managed high-volume workloads effectively by prioritizing tasks according to urgency and importance while maintaining strict attention to detail.
Certified Professional Coder
Murray-Calloway County Hospital
09.2020 - 11.2021
- Applied ICD-10-CM, CPT, and HCPCS knowledge to code professional fees for Urology, Oncology, and Inpatient and Observation encounters.
- Managed denials for Urology, Oncology, and Inpatient and Observation encounters.
- Utilized advanced computer skills to navigate various software programs, further enhancing the efficiency of coding processes.
- Conducted thorough research on complex cases, applying advanced knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy, physiology, and pharmacology to accurately assign codes as needed.
Caregiver
SEI Healthcare
07.2019 - 12.2019
- Assisted with feeding, meal preparation, medication reminders, housekeeping, bathing, grooming, transportation to medical appointments, and other activities of daily living.
Patient Support Technician
Baycare Winter Haven Hospital
06.2017 - 01.2019
- Reviewed medical records for accurate placement.
- Paged Doctors for consultations.
- Scheduled follow-up appointments for patients.
- Managed incoming and outgoing patients using Teletracking as well as made requests for blocked beds, placement, transfers and the discharging of patients..
- Preformed clerical duties such as data entry, answering a multi-line phone, greeting patients and visitors, faxing, scanning, and filing.
Patient Care Technician
Baycare Winter Haven Hospital
05.2014 - 06.2017
- Maintained accurate records of patient care, condition, progress, and concerns.
- Monitored vital signs, tested and recorded blood glucose levels.
- Provided pre and post-operative care.
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living.
- Preformed EKGs.
Patient Transport
Baycare Winter Haven Hospital
08.2012 - 05.2014
- Transported patients to and from stretchers while following proper lifting techniques and safety procedures.
- Transported patients to and from diagnostic tests and procedures.
- Communicated with nurses and test sites about rescheduling and canceling jobs.
Education
Professional Medical Coding and Billing
Career Step
07.2020
Business Administration: Healthcare
Polk State College
Skills
- ER Pro Fee and Facility Coding
- Outpatient Surgery Pro Fee and Facility Coding
- Specialty Clinic Pro Fee and Facility Coding
- Outpatient Coding
- Inpatient and Observation Pro Fee Coding
- Infusion Coding
- Knowledge of Optum, 3M, and TruCode encoders
- Athena, Cerner, EPIC, Meditech, and Paragon experience
- ICD-10-CM proficiency
- CPT/HCPCS Level II proficiency
- Medical Terminology & Anatomy
- Pharmacology & Pathophysiology
- Knowledge of HIPAA and Patient Confidentiality
- Detailed Knowledge of Coding Guidelines
- Posting Charges/Payments
- Clinical Data Analysis, Abstraction, and Entry
Certification
American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC) Certified Professional Coder (CPC) – August 2020
Timeline
Certified Professional Coder
RuralMED
11.2021 - Current
Certified Professional Coder
Murray-Calloway County Hospital
09.2020 - 11.2021
Caregiver
SEI Healthcare
07.2019 - 12.2019
Patient Support Technician
Baycare Winter Haven Hospital
06.2017 - 01.2019
Patient Care Technician
Baycare Winter Haven Hospital
05.2014 - 06.2017
Patient Transport
Baycare Winter Haven Hospital
08.2012 - 05.2014
Business Administration: Healthcare
Polk State College
Professional Medical Coding and Billing
Career Step
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