Sandra Cochran, CPC, CPB, CRC
Charlotte,NC
Summary
Detail-oriented Medical Coder II at Atrium Healthcare with a proven track record of enhancing coding accuracy and reducing claim denials. Proficient in ICD-10 coding and HIPAA compliance, I excel in analyzing patient records and fostering positive relationships with insurance providers, ensuring optimal reimbursement and efficient billing processes.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Medical Coder II
Atrium Healthcare
Charlotte, NC
07.2016 - 11.2024
- Increased coding accuracy by diligently reviewing medical documentation and applying appropriate codes.
- Resourcefully used various coding books, procedure manuals, and on-line encoders.
- Reviewed patient charts to better understand health histories, diagnoses, and treatments.
- Applied official coding conventions and rules from American Medical Association and Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services to assign diagnostic codes.
- Reviewed, analyzed, and managed coding of diagnostic and treatment procedures contained in outpatient medical records.
- Reviewed outpatient records and interpreted documentation to identify diagnoses and procedures.
- Maintained a high level of productivity while consistently meeting deadlines for claim submissions.
- Improved patient privacy protection by strictly adhering to HIPAA regulations during coding and billing process.
Medical Coder
Strategic Behavioral Health LLC
Charlotte, NC
03.2016 - 07.2016
- Increased coding accuracy by diligently reviewing medical documentation and applying appropriate codes.
- Resourcefully used various coding books, procedure manuals, and on-line encoders.
- Reviewed patient charts to better understand health histories, diagnoses, and treatments.
- Applied official coding conventions and rules from American Medical Association and Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services to assign diagnostic codes.
Medical Biller and Coder
Carolina Pain Associates
Charlotte, NC
06.2014 - 03.2016
- Reduced claim denials through meticulous verification of patient eligibility and coverage benefits prior to claim submission.
- Worked closely with physicians to accurately assign ICD-10 diagnostic codes for optimal reimbursement rates from insurance companies.
- Processed insurance company denials by auditing patient files, researching procedures, and diagnostic codes to determine proper reimbursement.
- Reviewed patient charts to better understand health histories, diagnoses, and treatments.
- Resourcefully used various coding books, procedure manuals, and on-line encoders.
- Reviewed, analyzed, and managed coding of diagnostic and treatment procedures contained in outpatient medical records.
- Contributed to team efficiency by maintaining organized records of patient accounts, billing statements, and payment statuses.
- Expedited payment processing by promptly addressing any discrepancies or issues raised by insurance carriers.
- Assisted patients with understanding their insurance coverage and financial responsibilities, fostering positive relationships and trust between the practice and its clients.
- Communicated with insurance companies to research and resolved coding discrepancies.
Medical Transcriptionist
Skilled Personnel
Charlotte, NC
11.1993 - 06.2014
- Corrected grammar, spelling, and syntax mistakes in medical records.
- Accurately documented medical dictation to record patient care records.
- Maintained high levels of confidentiality with sensitive patient information following HIPAA guidelines.
- Enhanced accuracy of medical records by transcribing detailed physician dictations.
- Followed all HIPAA rules and regulations regarding patient confidentiality.
- Reduced errors in medical reports by reviewing, editing, and proofreading transcripts for clarity and consistency.
- Applied medical terminology related to provider-specific treatments and techniques.
- Transcribed and edited physician reports from dictation using [Software].
Education
Certified Professional Coder - Medical Coding
University of North Carolina At Charlotte
Charlotte, NCMedical Transcription
Sarasota Vocational School
Sarasota, FLSkills
- Medical terminology
- HIPAA compliance
- HCPCS coding
- Medical billing
- Data entry
- Insurance coding (ICD-9 and CPT)
- Procedural coding
- Diagnostic coding
- Anatomy
- Coding appeals
- Data entry and management
- Attention to detail
- ICD-10 coding
Affiliations
- American Academy of Professional Coders
Certification
- CPC - Certified Professional Coder
- CRC - Certified Risk Adjustment
- CPB - Certified Professional Biller
Timeline
Medical Coder II
Atrium Healthcare
07.2016 - 11.2024
Medical Coder
Strategic Behavioral Health LLC
03.2016 - 07.2016
Medical Biller and Coder
Carolina Pain Associates
06.2014 - 03.2016
Medical Transcriptionist
Skilled Personnel
11.1993 - 06.2014
Certified Professional Coder - Medical Coding
University of North Carolina At Charlotte
Medical Transcription
Sarasota Vocational School