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Shana Troetel

Longmont,CO

Summary

Health information and medical coding professional with extensive experience in accurately coding patient records and ensuring compliance with healthcare regulations. Known for strong focus on team collaboration and achieving results, adaptable to changing needs. Skilled in utilizing coding software and maintaining detailed documentation, with reputation for reliability and precision.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Medical Coder

Optum
06.2023 - 03.2025
  • Increased coding accuracy by diligently reviewing medical documentation and applying appropriate codes.
  • Applied official coding conventions and rules from American Medical Association and Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services to assign diagnostic codes.
  • Resourcefully used various coding books, procedure manuals, and on-line encoders.
  • Maintained a high level of productivity while consistently meeting deadlines for claim submissions.
  • Promoted teamwork within the department through effective communication and collaboration on complex cases.
  • Minimized errors by providing ongoing feedback to clinical staff regarding proper documentation practices.
  • Reduced claim denials by maintaining thorough knowledge of payer-specific requirements and guidelines.
  • Monitored changes in coding regulations to provide recommendations for compliance.

Medical Coder

Boulder Neurosurgical and Spine Associates
06.2021 - 06.2022
  • Correctly coded and billed medical claims for various hospital and in office visits
  • 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.
  • Ensured compliance with industry regulations and guidelines by staying up-to-date on the latest coding changes.
  • Collaborated with physicians to obtain necessary documentation, improving claim approval rates.

Logistics Specialist

WHITEWAVE FOODS
03.2010 - 05.2013
  • Building of loads from WWF Plants and Co-Packers
  • Management of load from pick up to delivery
  • Management of any transportation issues
  • Analysis of freight costs and service provided

Education

Registered Health Information And Technology -

FRONT RANGE COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Colorado
05-2020

Skills

  • ICD-10 and CPT coding experience and expertise
  • Knowledgeable in medical terminology and usage
  • Medical terminology
  • Experienced with Epic systems
  • Coding error resolution
  • HIPAA compliance
  • Medical billing
  • Electronic health record applications

Certification

  • RHIT - Registered Health Information Technician

Timeline

Medical Coder

Optum
06.2023 - 03.2025

Medical Coder

Boulder Neurosurgical and Spine Associates
06.2021 - 06.2022

Logistics Specialist

WHITEWAVE FOODS
03.2010 - 05.2013

Registered Health Information And Technology -

FRONT RANGE COMMUNITY COLLEGE

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