Robyn Conner
Anesthesia Coder
Monticello,GA
Summary
Anesthesia Coder managing outpatient procedure coding for 100+ diagnostic and treatment records daily. Applies AMA and CMS coding conventions, reviews documentation for accuracy, and keeps 500+ claims per week moving toward timely submission. Supports compliance by monitoring regulatory changes and using coding manuals and online encoders to assign correct diagnostic codes.
Overview
1
1
Certification
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Coder II Pro Fee
HCCS
2025.10 - 2026.08
- Applied coding guidelines to review medical records and assign complete, defensible procedure and diagnosis codes.
- Checked claims for coding edits and corrected discrepancies before submission to reduce avoidable rework.
- Reviewed documentation against payer and facility requirements to support coding compliance across assigned accounts.
- Tracked claim denials and identified coding-related issues for follow-up and correction.
- Compared code selections against source documentation to maintain consistency in pro fee coding workflow.
- Documented coding decisions and supporting notes to strengthen audit readiness and record traceability.
- Reviewed explanation of benefits details to identify payment issues tied to coding or claim setup.
- Supported claim follow-up by confirming missing information and coordinating corrections needed for resubmission.
- Maintained familiarity with coding policies and payer guidance to support accurate daily work.
- Reconciled coding corrections with assigned work queues to keep records moving through the review process.
- Reviewed rejected claims to determine whether coding edits, documentation, or payer rules drove the denial.
Coder II Anesthesia Coder
Emory Healthcare
2014.10 - 2025.08
- Reviewed, analyzed, and managed coding of diagnostic and treatment procedures contained in outpatient medical records.
- Maintained a high level of productivity while consistently meeting deadlines for claim submissions.
- Increased coding accuracy by diligently reviewing medical documentation and applying appropriate codes.
- Monitored changes in coding regulations to provide recommendations for compliance.
- Applied official coding conventions and rules from American Medical Association and Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services to assign diagnostic codes.
- Resourcefully used various coding books, procedure manuals, and on-line encoders.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of coding guidelines and regulations, ensuring compliance across all coding activities.
- Reviewed medical records for completeness before submitting claims and supporting supporting documentation requirements.
- Maintained coding compliance by applying official rules and monitoring updates to coding guidance.
- Prepared claim submissions with accurate procedure coding and supporting documentation for processing.
- Queried physicians when documentation lacked clarity or support for accurate code selection.
- Used coding references and online encoders to verify procedure and diagnosis selections.
- Adjusted code selection based on chart details, operative notes, and payer-specific requirements.
- Supported revenue cycle accuracy by aligning coded claims with documented services.
- Maintained current knowledge of reimbursement rules affecting anesthesia coding and claim processing.
- Followed internal procedures for documentation review, code assignment, and coding quality checks.
Medical Biller
The Doctors Office
2007.07 - 2014.10
- Verified patient insurance eligibility and reviewed Explanation of Benefits forms to confirm correct carrier billing.
- Reviewed patient records to identify ICD-10-CM, CPT, and HCPCS codes for accurate invoice preparation.
- Posted payments and collections routinely, keeping billing activity current and records organized.
- Entered patient demographic and billing data accurately to maintain tracking history and support clean recordkeeping.
- Coordinated with healthcare providers and insurance staff to clarify documentation, support physician query compliance, and reduce billing errors.
Education
High School Diploma - undefined
Jonesboro High School
Jonesboro, GA1994-01
Skills
- ICD-10-CM coding
- CPT coding
- Medical record review
- Coding compliance
- HCPCS coding
- Claim submission
- Denial management
- Explanation of benefits review
- Documentation query resolution
- Coding accuracy benchmarking
- Audit trail documentation
- Physician query compliance
- Coding edit resolution
Certification
Certified Professional Coder
Timeline
Coder II Pro Fee
HCCS
2025.10 - 2026.08
Coder II Anesthesia Coder
Emory Healthcare
2014.10 - 2025.08
Medical Biller
The Doctors Office
2007.07 - 2014.10
High School Diploma - undefined
Jonesboro High School