Shannon Cook
Tawas City
Summary
Competent Certified Professional Medical Coder experience in physican's offices and general surgery practice coding. I'm seeking a Certified Medical Coder position where my skills and knowledge can be utilized to the fullest. I am well versed in the requirements needed to be successful. My knowledge and in-depth coding experience help me deliver exceptional work. I'd love to bring the same level of efficiency and professionalism to this position with your facility.I bring almost 3 years of coding experience along with five years experience as a surgery coordinator.
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Results-oriented achiever with proven ability to exceed targets and drive success in fast-paced environments. Combines strategic thinking with hands-on experience to deliver impactful solutions and enhance organizational performance.
Medical coding professional with proven track record in accurately managing healthcare data and patient records. Highly reliable team player, known for adapting seamlessly to changing demands and prioritizing efficiency in all tasks. Demonstrates expertise in ICD-10-CM, CPT coding, and strong analytical skills to ensure precision in medical documentation.
Certified coding professional with strong foundation in medical coding systems, compliance regulations, and healthcare documentation. Adept at ensuring precise and accurate code assignment, optimizing reimbursement processes, and maintaining high standards of data integrity. Known for collaborative teamwork and adaptability in dynamic environments, contributing to team success and achieving organizational goals.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Medical Coder
MyMichigan Medical Group
01.2021 - Current
- Company Overview: Remote Medical Coder
- Assign procedure and diagnosis codes for insurance billing using Athena Health/Allscripts Touchworks
- Review and verify signatures and check medical charts for accuracy and completion
- Managed a variety of complex and technical assignments related to medical coding
- Resolve discrepancies for coding related issues
- Review and correct rejected claims from various insurance companies
- Investigate past due claims and problem solve with patients
- Maintain knowledge of and comply with coding guidelines and reimbursement reporting requirements
- Reconcile clinical notes, patient forms and health information for compliance with HIPAA rules
- Communicate with insurance companies to provide patient information
- Remote Medical Coder
- Improved accuracy of medical coding by thoroughly reviewing patient records and assigning correct codes for diagnoses and procedures.
- Reviewed outpatient records and interpreted documentation to identify diagnoses and procedures.
- Maintained compliance with industry regulations by staying up-to-date on the latest changes in medical coding guidelines and conventions.
- Maintained updated knowledge of coding requirements, through continuing education and certification renewal.
- Verified, coded and added modifiers to diagnoses.
- Protected patient confidentiality by adhering strictly to HIPAA regulations when handling sensitive information related to medical records, treatments, and diagnoses.
- Aided in reducing backlogs of incomplete charts or unassigned codes through focused efforts during periods of high volume or staffing shortages.
- Reduced claim denials by consistently applying knowledge of payer-specific coding requirements while preparing claims for submission.
- Educated clinical staff on proper documentation techniques and terminology to ensure accurate representation of patient conditions and treatments for optimal coding outcomes.
- Utilized advanced knowledge of anatomy, physiology, and medical terminology to accurately assign codes for complex or rare diagnoses and procedures.
- Correctly coded and billed medical claims for various hospital and nursing facilities.
- Applied official coding conventions and rules from American Medical Association and Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services to assign diagnostic codes.
- Reviewed patient charts to better understand health histories, diagnoses, and treatments.
- Utilized active listening, interpersonal, and telephone etiquette skills when communicating with others.
- Used classification manuals to gain additional knowledge of disease and diagnoses processes.
Certified Medical Coder
Amergis
12.2024 - 12.2025
- Improved accuracy of medical coding by thoroughly reviewing patient records and assigning correct codes for diagnoses and procedures.
- Reviewed outpatient records and interpreted documentation to identify diagnoses and procedures.
- Verified, coded and added modifiers to diagnoses.
- Protected patient confidentiality by adhering strictly to HIPAA regulations when handling sensitive information related to medical records, treatments, and diagnoses.
- Aided in reducing backlogs of incomplete charts or unassigned codes through focused efforts during periods of high volume or staffing shortages.
- Reviewed, analyzed, and managed coding of diagnostic and treatment procedures contained in outpatient medical records.
- Applied official coding conventions and rules from American Medical Association and Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services to assign diagnostic codes.
Registered Medical Assistant
ASCENSION ST JOSEPH LAKESHORE SURGICAL
08.2015 - 01.2021
- Answer incoming calls and handle caller's inquiries
- Surgery coordinating and scheduling
- Handle both clinical and administrative duties in office
- Schedule patients follow up appointments
- Process all incoming and outgoing mail
- Coordinate the repair and maintenance of office machines
- Obtain surgical clearances
- Verify insurance coverage and obtain all necessary authorizations
- Create various office forms including procedures and policies
- Call patients with results and assist with questioning
- Place patients in the recall system and send correspondence when they are due for upcoming procedures
Education
Registered Medical Assistant -
Ross Medical Education Center
Skills
- Exceptional organizational skills
- Excellent prioritization skills
- Excellent customer service skills
- Able to multitask in busy atmosphere
- Able to meet deadlines
- Able to think critically and problem solve
- Computer skills
- Diagnostic coding accuracy
- HIPAA compliance awareness
- Clinical documentation review
- Continuing education commitment
- Electronic health records navigation
- ICD-10 proficiency
- Organizational growth
- Claims processing efficiency
- Critical thinking
- Medical terminology
- Time management aptitude
- CPT coding
- Coding error resolution
- Procedural coding precision
- Regulatory guidelines adherence
- Medical office software utilization
- Anatomy and physiology
- Medical billing procedures
- Proficiency in software
- HIPAA compliance
- Clinical documentation
- Insurance verification
- Knowledgeable in software
- Continuing education
- Documentation oversight
- Medicare insurance regulations
- Electronic health record applications
- Teamwork
- Time management
- Problem-solving abilities
- Multitasking Abilities
- Reliability
Education Certification
- AAPC Certified Professional Coder, 01787298
- Arch Pro Coding- Rural Health Coding & Billing Specialist, RH-CBS
- American Medical Technologists RMA, 2743656
- Registered Medical Assistant, Ross Medical Education Center
Certification
- Certified Professional Coder (CPC) - American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC).
Timeline
Certified Medical Coder
Amergis
12.2024 - 12.2025
Certified Medical Coder
MyMichigan Medical Group
01.2021 - Current
Registered Medical Assistant
ASCENSION ST JOSEPH LAKESHORE SURGICAL
08.2015 - 01.2021
Registered Medical Assistant -
Ross Medical Education Center
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