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Sandy Kessinger

Phoenix,AZ

Summary

Efficient Medical Coder proudly accomplishing over 16 years' experience in coding ALL Specialties including Anesthesia & Pain Management observing strict Guidelines & Insurance requirements. I have a vast medical terminology background, task prioritization thriving in fast paced Medical Practice.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

Surgery Coder

Amergis AKA Maxim Staffing Solutions
Independence, OH
04.2024 - 08.2024

Inpatient Coder

Parallon
San Antonio, TX
11.2023 - 02.2024
  • Reviewed patient medical records to ensure accuracy of diagnosis and procedures codes.
  • Analyzed physician documentation for completeness, accuracy, and compliance with coding guidelines.
  • Assigned ICD-10-CM and CPT codes to diagnoses and procedures in accordance with accepted coding principles.
  • Resolved discrepancies between the patient's medical record documentation and assigned codes.

Surgery Coder

Norwood
01.2023 - 08.2023

Currently coding Neurosurgery, Orthopedic, and General Surgery.

Medical Coder

Sutherland Global
11.2022 - 05.2023
  • Read through patient health data, histories, physician diagnoses and treatments to gain understanding for coding purposes.
  • Maintained updated knowledge of coding requirements, which included continuing education and certification renewal.
  • Added modifiers as appropriate, coded narrative diagnoses and verified diagnoses.

Surgery Coder

Barrow Brain and Spine
Phoenix, AZ
05.2020 - 05.2022
  • Coded both brain and spine oncology by excision, chemo, radiation and more to search for the best outcome for our patients.
  • 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 resolve denials by researching codes available for LCD and NCD coverage and appropriate supporting documentation
  • Sought clarification from physicians for answers to coding interpretations
  • Read through patient health data, histories, physician diagnoses and treatments to gain understanding for coding purposes.
  • Maintained updated knowledge of coding requirements, which included continuing education and certification renewal.

Surgery Coder

DMG
Phoenix, AZ
06.2014 - 12.2019
  • Valleywise formerly known as Maricopa Medical Center Trauma Level 1 with top Burn Unit in US
  • 5 1/2 years Profee Coder Level 3 for Multiple Specialties
  • Coding Surgeries for most Specialties such as Burn, Trauma, General Surgery/Gastrology, Orthopedic, Cardiothoracic, Anesthesia, Neurosurgery, OB GYN, Urology, and others.
  • Coded all of the above Specialties which involved Oncology and most frequently gastrology, integumentary, Urology, Orthopedic, cardiothoracic and more. Specifically earned my General Surgery certificate to focus on oncology affects from stomach to anus.

Anesthesia Coder

McKesson
San Diego, CA
12.2011 - 02.2013

Anesthesia Coder

Practice Plus Solutions
San Diego, CA
06.2007 - 03.2011

Surgery Scheduler

Advanced Orthopedics
Las Vegas, Nevada

I worked to authorize the insurance company and called the hospital to coordinate all necessary schedules. Confirm Hospital OR equipment.

Surgery Coder

Arizona Advanced Surgery
Phoenix, Arizona
09.2024 - Current

Code General Surgery procedures and key the charges. Confirm guidelines and support behind the choices of CPT and ICD 10 codes.

Help A/R with denials and insurance requests. Assist teammates with research to make sure correct coding is supplied.

Surgery Coding With Inpatient E&M

Arizona Advanced Surgery
Phoenix, AZ
09.2024 - Current
  • Performed E&M leveling for outpatient and inpatient services.
  • Executed charge entry through keying and batching processes.
  • Specialized in coding for colorectal and general surgery cases.
  • Managed oncology coding tasks to ensure compliance.

Education

CPC, CGSC -

AAPC
03.2007

Bachelor of Science - Psychology

SDSU
San Diego, CA
01.1991

Skills

  • EPIC
  • CENTRICTY
  • Memorize Codes
  • Certified Medical Coder & Certified General Surgery Coder
  • Bachelors Science in Psychology

Timeline

Surgery Coding With Inpatient E&M

Arizona Advanced Surgery
09.2024 - Current

Surgery Coder

Arizona Advanced Surgery
09.2024 - Current

Surgery Coder

Amergis AKA Maxim Staffing Solutions
04.2024 - 08.2024

Inpatient Coder

Parallon
11.2023 - 02.2024

Surgery Coder

Norwood
01.2023 - 08.2023

Medical Coder

Sutherland Global
11.2022 - 05.2023

Surgery Coder

Barrow Brain and Spine
05.2020 - 05.2022

Surgery Coder

DMG
06.2014 - 12.2019

Anesthesia Coder

McKesson
12.2011 - 02.2013

Anesthesia Coder

Practice Plus Solutions
06.2007 - 03.2011

Surgery Scheduler

Advanced Orthopedics

CPC, CGSC -

AAPC

Bachelor of Science - Psychology

SDSU