Experienced and dedicated medical coder with a can-do attitude, committed to maintaining accuracy in coding. Hardworking professional with expertise in analyzing provider documentation for appropriate code assignment. Seeking a new position to utilize strong work ethic and exceptional time management skills.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Multispecialty Medical Coder (Urgent Care)
Zotec Partners
10.2018 - Current
Assign and sequence ICD-10-CM/CPT/HCPCS codes to diagnoses and procedures for documented information
Research questionable codes against coding guidelines to determine appropriate code assignments
Reviewed outpatient records and interpreted documentation to identify diagnoses and procedures.
Ensure proper adherence to remote coding policies and procedures
Increased coding accuracy by diligently reviewing medical documentation and applying appropriate codes.
Reviewed patient charts to better understand health histories, diagnoses, and treatments.
Managed high-volume workloads effectively by prioritizing tasks according to urgency and importance while maintaining strict attention to detail.
Medical Coder/Physician Auditor
Texas Children's Urgent Care
02.2016 - 03.2018
Resourcefully used various coding books, procedure manuals and on-line encoders
Applied official coding conventions and rules from American Medical Association and Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services to assign diagnostic codes
Reviewed outpatient records and interpreted documentation to identify all diagnoses and procedures
Reviewed, analyzed and managed coding of diagnostic and treatment procedures contained in outpatient medical records
Used EPIC to assign procedure and diagnostic codes to patient records for billing purposes
Conducted onsite education with physician and office staff on appropriate documentation and coding
Initiated, performed and documented quarterly coding audits for physicians
Medical Coder (Emergency Department)
New Direction Job Services, LLC. (EMERUS)
05.2013 - 09.2015
Reviewed facility charges as provided and edited where necessary to ensure charges are compliant and substantiated by provider documentation
Resourcefully used various coding books, procedure manuals, and on-line encoders.
Utilized the electronic medical record, reviewed, abstracted and applied appropriate diagnostic coding including facility level E&M coding, ICD 10CM and CPT/HCPCS according to coding guidelines as applicable
Interacted with physicians and other healthcare staff to ask questions regarding patient services and ensure chart accuracy
Used CERNER to assign procedure and diagnostic codes to patient records for billing purposes
Education
Certificate - Certified Professional Coder
AAPC
Salt Lake City, UT
01.2015
High School Diploma -
Klein Forest High School
Houston, TX
01.2003
Skills
Data security procedures
Coding error resolution
Medical coding and abstracting
Strategic decision-making
Attention to Detail
Proficiency in Epic/Cerner
Knowledge of medical terminology, ICD 10, & CPT
Detail oriented
Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
3m Encoder
Data entry and management
E/M Coding
Continuing education
Timeline
Multispecialty Medical Coder (Urgent Care)
Zotec Partners
10.2018 - Current
Medical Coder/Physician Auditor
Texas Children's Urgent Care
02.2016 - 03.2018
Medical Coder (Emergency Department)
New Direction Job Services, LLC. (EMERUS)
05.2013 - 09.2015
High School Diploma -
Klein Forest High School
Certificate - Certified Professional Coder
AAPC
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