Sandra Lucas
Dallas
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Medical Coding Specialist
Mercy Hospital Springfield
Springfield
07.2024 - Current
- Utilized ICD-10 and CPT coding systems for efficient claims processing.
- Clarified diagnosis and procedure codes through collaboration with healthcare providers.
- Audited medical charts to ensure coding accuracy and adherence to regulations.
- Maintained confidentiality of patient information during coding procedures.
- Communicated effectively with billing departments to resolve coding discrepancies.
- Participated in continuing education programs related to medical coding procedures.
- Verified patient data accuracy to ensure correct assignment of ICD-10 codes.
- Developed a thorough understanding of CPT and HCPCS codes and modifiers used in the healthcare industry.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of medical terminology and coding changes.
Certified Medical Coder
Mercy Hospital
Springfield
02.2018 - 01.2021
- Reviewed and managed orthopedic and podiatry notes to ensure accurate and efficient coding of outpatient and inpatient visits.
- Communicated clearly and professionally with providers, managers, and staff to facilitate effective collaboration.
- Hours per week: 40
- Supervisor: Ronda Schiermeier (417-861-7884) Jamie Brown (Current)
- Okay to contact this Supervisor: Yes
Billing Specialist / Front Desk
Mattax Neu Prater
Springfield
09.2015 - 02.2018
- Reviewed and billed charges for multiple providers to ensure accurate payment processing.
- Reviewed and collected payments from insurance companies, accurately crediting them to respective accounts.
- Communicated with insurance companies and provided needed documentation for services to be paid.
- Explained charges to patients, ensuring clarity and understanding of their bills.
- Collected copays and credited appropriate monies to the correct patient account.
- Organized, managed, and scheduled appointments for patients.
- Worked 40 hours weekly
- Reported to supervisors Brenda Plute and Cindy Ewing
- Available for supervisor contact upon request
Education
Technical or occupational certificate - Certified Coder
AAPC
Springfield, MO, United States09.2018
Skills
- ICD-10 coding
- CPT coding
- chart review
- Medical terminology
- provider communication
- detail orientation
- Multitasking
- problem solving
- Dependable and responsible
Affiliations
AAPC, Member
Work Schedule
Full-time
Job Type
Telework
Personal Information
Available: Full Time
Timeline
Medical Coding Specialist
Mercy Hospital Springfield
07.2024 - Current
Certified Medical Coder
Mercy Hospital
02.2018 - 01.2021
Billing Specialist / Front Desk
Mattax Neu Prater
09.2015 - 02.2018
Technical or occupational certificate - Certified Coder
AAPC