Rosemary Gambino
Yuma,Arizona
Summary
RHIT, CPC, COC, ( CEDC currently enrolled)
17 yrs experience and 2 yrs internship with top trauma, transplant, cancer and adult/ pediatric acute care hospital in the U.S.
Emergency department with multiple outpatient procedures in high volume acute care setting. I did retire for nine months but realized I missed my profession. I am in enrolled currently in CEDC program through AAPC for skill maintenance. I work well with co-workers and/or departments to give accurate and efficient workflow for quality service to our patients. Self-motivated and experienced in a remote setting for 15 years. I am organized and punctual. I am willing to learn new tasks as needed. I have worked in flexible schedules and overtime as needed to meet department needs. I look forward to an interview to determine I fit the needs of your company.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Facility Emergency Department Coder
Ochsner Medical Center
New Orleans, LA
08.2006 - 03.2023
- Applied coding rules established by American Medical Association and Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services for assignment of procedural codes.
- Collaborated with billing team to confirm no additional diagnosis codes available for LCD and NCD coverage.
- Reviewed clinical data from medical records to assign ICD, CPT, and HCPCS codes.
- Responded to coding questions from callers and other internal departments.
- Accurately assigned codes using software and official print copy of code book.
- Query physicians as needed for specificty and clarity of documentation.
- Coding accuracy 95% and productivity 95% department standards.
- Assignment E/M levels
- Charge processor for emergency department and labor/delivery.
- Audit clinic encounters for missing and/or secondary diagnosis.
- Review records for completeness and accuracy required.
Education
Associate of Science - Health Information Technology
Delgado Community College
New Orleans, LA05-2007
High School Diploma -
L. W. Higgins High School
Marrero, LA05-1978
Skills
- 17 yrs Experience
- 15 yrs remote
- 95 % accuracy
- 97%-110% productivity standards
- Health information technology and RN program
- ICD-10-CM CPT HCPCS Epic 3M encoder CAC Hospital Chart Microsoft Office
- Records review for medical necessity, accuracy, documentation clarity
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Facility Emergency Department Coder
Ochsner Medical Center
08.2006 - 03.2023
Associate of Science - Health Information Technology
Delgado Community College
High School Diploma -
L. W. Higgins High School
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