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Sandra Decastro

Roanoke

Summary

Experienced Certified Coding Specialist offering over ten years of healthcare experience. Highly accurate and efficient with strong time management skills and reliable, hardworking nature.

Professional with strong foundation in outpatient coding, prepared for role. Proven track record in ensuring accurate medical coding and compliance with healthcare regulations. Known for collaboration, adaptability, and consistently delivering results. Expertise in medical terminology, ICD-10-CM, CPT codes, and EHR systems.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience

Work History

Outpatient Coding Specialist

Optimum Consulting
12.2012 - Current
  • Applied charges and coded outpatient records by using 3M 360, HDM and Cerner.
  • Reviewed, analyzed and managed coding of diagnostic and treatment procedures contained in observations, ambulatory surgeries and emergency room records.

Revenue Integrity Analyst

St. Rose Hospital
06.2003 - 09.2010
  • Worked in Finance Department auditing and posting charges in SMS from patient medical records.
  • Reviewed daily revenue trend reports and daily charge audit reports.

HIM Analyst

Cleveland Clinic South Pointe Hospital
01.2000 - 12.2002
  • Reviewed inpatient and outpatient medical records for verification of doctor's dictations and signatures.

Education

Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) -

Indiana University - Purdue University Fort Wayne
Fort Wayne, IN
12.2012

Skills

  • ICD-10 coding expertise
  • Accurate CPT coding
  • Specialized in injection and infusion coding
  • Emergency department coding proficiency
  • Skilled in the use of modifiers in outpatient coding practices
  • Proficient in HDM/3M 360
  • Experience with Cerner systems
  • Proficient in Epic
  • Proficient in electronic health records
  • Clinical documentation

Timeline

Outpatient Coding Specialist

Optimum Consulting
12.2012 - Current

Revenue Integrity Analyst

St. Rose Hospital
06.2003 - 09.2010

HIM Analyst

Cleveland Clinic South Pointe Hospital
01.2000 - 12.2002

Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) -

Indiana University - Purdue University Fort Wayne
Sandra Decastro