Sharon Wesolowsky
McClelland,IA
Summary
Seasoned Professional Coding Specialist with a proven track record at WVUMedicine, enhancing coding accuracy and efficiency. Experience in CPT and ICD-10 Coding and adept at maintaining patient data confidentiality. Demonstrated ability to work with a team to advance towards achieving operational excellence, with a notable achievement in reducing coding errors by streamlining processes.
Overview
38
38
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Professional Coding Specialist III
WVUMedicine
03.2024 - Current
- Maintained strict confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA regulations, ensuring secure storage and handling of sensitive patient information.
- Managed high volumes of medical records efficiently while maintaining strict attention to detail during the coding process.
- Accurately assigning codes for diagnoses and procedures according to established guidelines.
- Resourcefully used various coding books, procedure manuals, and on-line encoders.
- Optimized revenue cycle management by accurately assigning codes for diagnoses and procedures according to established guidelines.
Lead Edits and Denials Specialist
West Virginia University Medicine
03.2022 - 03.2024
- Managed high volumes of medical records efficiently while maintaining strict attention to detail during the coding process.
- Maintained strict confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA regulations, ensuring secure storage and handling of sensitive patient information.
- Resourcefully used various coding books, procedure manuals, and on-line encoders.
- Generated reports to identify coding trends and discrepancies.
Lead Professional Coding Specialist
West Virginia University Hospital
05.2015 - 03.2022
- Helped meet changing demands by recommending improvements to procedures.
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
- Generated reports detailing findings and recommendations.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Evaluated staff performance and provided coaching to address inefficiencies.
- Developed training materials to enhance staff proficiency and productivity.
Coder Manager- Radiology
Univerisity Health Associates
02.1998 - 05.2015
- Facilitated knowledge sharing within the team by conducting regular code reviews, training sessions, and workshops on relevant topics.
- Delivered consistent results under pressure by prioritizing tasks effectively during periods of high workload or tight deadlines.
- Performed on-site coding audits to determine accuracy and compliance with coding guidelines.
- Generated reports to identify coding trends and discrepancies.
- Minimized errors by providing ongoing feedback to clinical staff regarding proper documentation practices.
- Expedited project completion timelines with strong time management skills and adherence to deadlines.
- Interacted with physicians and other healthcare staff to ask questions regarding patient services.
Billing Coder- Radiology
University Health Associates
02.1987 - 02.1998
- Maintained patient confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA regulations while handling sensitive information required for billing processes.
- Scanned and uploaded medical records into electronic medical records system.
- Communicated effectively with staff, patients, and insurance companies by email and telephone.
- Increased coding accuracy by diligently reviewing medical documentation and applying appropriate codes.
Education
No Degree - Medical Coding And Billing
Penn State- Fayette Campus
Uniontown, PA05.1989
Skills
- Coding Error Resolution
- Coding appeals
- Medical coding and abstracting
- ICD-10 Coding
- Knowledgeable in EPIC
- Medical claims coding
Certification
- CPC-Certified professional coder- AAPC
- CIRCC- Certified Interventional Radiology Cardiovascular Coder - AAPC
- RBMA-Radiology Business Management Association
Timeline
Professional Coding Specialist III
WVUMedicine
03.2024 - Current
Lead Edits and Denials Specialist
West Virginia University Medicine
03.2022 - 03.2024
Lead Professional Coding Specialist
West Virginia University Hospital
05.2015 - 03.2022
Coder Manager- Radiology
Univerisity Health Associates
02.1998 - 05.2015
Billing Coder- Radiology
University Health Associates
02.1987 - 02.1998
No Degree - Medical Coding And Billing
Penn State- Fayette Campus
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