Rochelle Mitchell
Anchorage,USA
Summary
Detail-oriented Certified Professional Coder with 16 years of experience in translating physician documentation into precise medical codes. Specializes in ICD-10-CM, PCS, CPT, and E/M coding, with expertise in professional fee and outpatient facility coding as well as specialized procedures in maternity and radiation oncology. Holds RHIT and CPC credentials, reflecting dedication to industry standards.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
Work History
Coding Specialist III
Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium
Anchorage, Alaska
10.2023 - Current
- Performed professional fee coding for multiple outpatient health clinics.
- Ensured adherence to coding regulations and standards to maintain integrity of coding practices.
- Reviewed patient records to confirm accuracy and completeness, facilitating timely billing and reimbursement.
- Translated patient information into alphanumeric and numeric medical codes
- Collaborated with healthcare providers to gather accurate coding information and resolve discrepancies.
- Entered coding data into electronic health record systems.
- Assisted in training new staff on coding practices.
OP/ Ambulatory/ Coding Specialist II
Providence Medical Center
Anchorage, AK
02.2006 - 10.2023
- Handled coding for ambulatory surgery accounts and observation ancillary IR and RMR radiation oncology.
- Assigned ICD and CPT codes to procedures for reimbursement accuracy and regulatory compliance.
- Clarified ambiguous codes by consulting physicians to ensure precise coding.
- Verified assigned codes, signatures, and authorizations through claims data analysis for compliance.
- Reviewed documentation to confirm support for diagnoses, procedures, and treatment outcomes.
- Adhered to all ICD-10-CM coding guidelines while enforcing standards.
- Participated in team meetings and educational conferences to maintain current coding practices.
- Maintained confidentiality and safeguarded privacy of protected health information (PHI).
Medical Records Clerk
PAMC
Anchorage, AK
09.2001 - 08.2003
- Distributed and tracked medical charts to various hospital departments after authorized requests.
- Retrieved and accurately refiled patients' records for medical staff to ensure timely access to information.
- Verified completed information of release paperwork before issuing medical records to authorized requestors.
- Maintained organized medical records system, facilitating quick filing and retrieval of files for clinical team members.
- Kept all files secure and confidential to protect the patients and comply with HIPAA and internal requirements.
- Restricted access to patient records, ensuring compliance with confidentiality standards and protecting sensitive information.
- Maintained patient confidentiality and followed health provisions to protect medical records.
- Reviewed patient charts to identify missing documents.
Education
HIM Coding Specialist - Health Information Management
University of Alaska, South East
Anchorage, AK12-2025
Skills
- ICD-10-CM/PCS coding
- CPT coding
- E/M coding
- HCPCS codes
- Current Procedural Terminology (CPT)
- Modifiers
- Ambulatory Patient Categories (APC)
- MS-DRGs
- Coding workflow optimization
- Health information management
- Anatomy and physiology
- Medical terminology
- Surgical terminology
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Word
- Remote work operations
- Communication skills
Languages
English
Full Professional
Tagalog
Full Professional
Certification
RHIT
Timeline
Coding Specialist III
Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium
10.2023 - Current
OP/ Ambulatory/ Coding Specialist II
Providence Medical Center
02.2006 - 10.2023
Medical Records Clerk
PAMC
09.2001 - 08.2003
HIM Coding Specialist - Health Information Management
University of Alaska, South East