Rebecca Wardman
Youngstown
Summary
Hands-on professional offering a keen understanding of data confidentiality and HIPAA regulations. Highly trained Medical Coder knowledgeable in AMA and the CMS coding rules. Self-motivated Medical Records Specialist with expertise in scanning and indexing medical records to correct chart. Hard working individual with pleasant attitude and desire to help in any capacity. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
year of post-secondary education
Work History
Medical Coder
Patriot home care
Girard
01.2019 - 11.2025
- Performed audits on coded claims to ensure that all required data elements are included for accurate payment processing.
- Maintained confidentiality of patient information according to HIPAA regulations.
- Provided support for coding queries raised by coders or staff members regarding specific cases or coding issues.
- Collaborated with other departments such as billing, clinical documentation improvement, quality assurance to ensure accurate coding practices are being followed.
- Reviewed patient medical records for accuracy, completeness and compliance with coding regulations.
- Reviewed medical records to ensure accurate coding compliance.
- Assigned appropriate codes for diagnoses and procedures using ICD guidelines.
- Maintained coding accuracy by conducting regular audits of patient files.
- Maintained current working knowledge of CPT and ICD-10 coding principles, government regulation, protocols and third-party billing requirements.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of coding changes, updates, and new rules.
- Verified proper coding, sequencing of diagnoses, and accuracy of procedures.
- Read through patient health data, histories, physician diagnoses and treatments to gain understanding for coding purposes.
- Applied coding rules established by American Medical Association and Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services for assignment of procedural codes.
- Reconciled clinical notes, patient forms and health information for compliance with HIPAA rules.
- Verified accuracy of procedure codes to ensure proper reimbursement levels.
- Quickly responded to staff and client inquiries regarding CPT codes.
Private Caregiver
Self-employeed
Boardman
10.2021 - 04.2024
- Performed light housekeeping duties such as laundry, tidying up living spaces and changing bed linens.
- Developed individualized care plans for each client based on their needs and preferences.
- Organized medication reminders for clients taking multiple prescriptions throughout the day.
- Provided emotional support and comfort to patients during difficult times.
- Monitored vital signs including blood pressure, temperature, pulse rate, respiration rate and glucose levels.
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses, family members and other healthcare professionals to ensure quality patient care.
Patient Care Coordinator
Private Practice
Youngstown
05.2016 - 11.2019
- Facilitated coordination between primary care physician and specialists to ensure continuity of care.
- Coordinated patient care services with the medical team to ensure quality and timely delivery of care.
- Conducted assessments to evaluate the physical condition of patients prior to admission or discharge from hospital or clinic setting.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams in order to provide comprehensive patient centered care.
- Assessed patient's need for additional resources such as home health aides or durable medical equipment suppliers in order to provide appropriate level of care.
- Provided ongoing communication with patients, families, and other healthcare providers regarding treatment plans and progress.
Scheduling Coordinator
Home Helpers Group Llc
New Castle
10.2011 - 08.2017
- Resolved customer inquiries regarding schedule changes or availability of services and products.
- Maintained up-to-date records of staff availability, absences, holidays, vacations.
- Generated reports on attendance records, leave balances, overtime hours, and other related metrics for management review.
- Developed methods for tracking and managing scheduling data, including shift assignments and time off requests.
- Communicated effectively with team members to ensure they are aware of their shifts and any changes that may occur.
- Implemented new systems for efficient scheduling processes such as automated reminders for shift changes or vacation requests.
Education
Coding - Medical Coding
Medical Coding Training
Girard , OH 01.2023 - 02.2024
High School Diploma -
Lakeview High School
Stoneboro, PASkills
- Qualified pain management coder
- Claims Processing
- Coding Error Resolution
- HIPAA Compliance
- Clinical Documentation
- Document Management
- Healthcare claim coding
- Proficiency in Microsoft, excel spreadsheets, Wellsky, Axis care, eservices, docusign, insurance verification platforms
- Workflow Management
- Medical Terminology
- HCSD coding
- Knowledgeable in multiple software programs
- Patient data identification
- Documentation oversight
- Medical record security
- Records Management
Timeline
Coding - Medical Coding
Medical Coding Training
01.2023 - 02.2024
Private Caregiver
Self-employeed
10.2021 - 04.2024
Medical Coder
Patriot home care
01.2019 - 11.2025
Patient Care Coordinator
Private Practice
05.2016 - 11.2019
Scheduling Coordinator
Home Helpers Group Llc
10.2011 - 08.2017
High School Diploma -
Lakeview High School