Sharron Cobb
Monroe,NC
Summary
Dynamic Certified Professional Coder with extensive experience at PathGroup, excelling in ICD-10 proficiency and HIPAA compliance. Recognized for enhancing coding accuracy and streamlining processes, I leverage strong problem-solving skills and a commitment to continuous education to drive efficiency and improve patient data management.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Professional Coder
Frist Clinic
Nashville, TN
12.2015 - 06.2025
- Maintained strict confidentiality by adhering to HIPAA guidelines and ensuring sensitive patient information was protected at all times.
- Managed high-volume workloads effectively by prioritizing tasks according to urgency and importance while maintaining strict attention to detail.
- Conducted thorough research on complex cases, applying advanced knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy, physiology, and pharmacology to accurately assign codes as needed.
- Identified opportunities for process improvement, leading to a more efficient workflow within the coding department.
- Participated in regular performance evaluations and provided constructive feedback for continuous improvement within the team.
- Coordinated with other departments to address any discrepancies or issues arising from billing-related matters promptly and professionally.
- Verified signatures and checked medical charts for accuracy and completion.
- Resourcefully used various coding books, procedure manuals, and on-line encoders.
- Reviewed, analyzed, and managed coding of diagnostic and treatment procedures contained in outpatient medical records.
- Reviewed patient charts to better understand health histories, diagnoses, and treatments.
- Reviewed outpatient records and interpreted documentation to identify diagnoses and procedures.
- Interacted with physicians and other healthcare staff to ask questions regarding patient services.
- Utilized active listening, interpersonal, and telephone etiquette skills when communicating with others.
- Followed up with medical staff regarding missing information in patient records.
- Utilized electronic medical record systems to store, retrieve and process patient data.
- Verified accuracy of patient information in medical records.
- Maintained accuracy, completeness, and security for medical records and health information.
- Input data into computer programs and filing systems.
Certified Professional Coder
PathGroup
Nashville, TN
10.2001 - 11.2015
- Maintained strict confidentiality by adhering to HIPAA guidelines and ensuring sensitive patient information was protected at all times.
- Managed high-volume workloads effectively by prioritizing tasks according to urgency and importance while maintaining strict attention to detail.
- Conducted thorough research on complex cases, applying advanced knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy, physiology, and pharmacology to accurately assign codes as needed.
- Identified opportunities for process improvement, leading to a more efficient workflow within the coding department.
- Participated in regular performance evaluations and provided constructive feedback for continuous improvement within the team.
- Coordinated with other departments to address any discrepancies or issues arising from billing-related matters promptly and professionally.
- Verified signatures and checked medical charts for accuracy and completion.
- Resourcefully used various coding books, procedure manuals, and on-line encoders.
- Reviewed, analyzed, and managed coding of diagnostic and treatment procedures contained in outpatient medical records.
- Reviewed patient charts to better understand health histories, diagnoses, and treatments.
- Reviewed outpatient records and interpreted documentation to identify diagnoses and procedures.
- Interacted with physicians and other healthcare staff to ask questions regarding patient services.
- Utilized active listening, interpersonal, and telephone etiquette skills when communicating with others.
- Followed up with medical staff regarding missing information in patient records.
- Utilized electronic medical record systems to store, retrieve and process patient data.
- Verified accuracy of patient information in medical records.
- Maintained accuracy, completeness, and security for medical records and health information.
- Input data into computer programs and filing systems.
Education
Professional Coder - Medical Coding
Allied Business School
OnlineSkills
- ICD-10 proficiency
- HIPAA compliance awareness
- Claims processing efficiency
- Team collaboration
- Diagnostic coding accuracy
- Medical terminology
- Electronic health records navigation
- Continuing education commitment
- Medical coding expertise
- CPT coding
- CPC registration
- Anatomy and physiology
- Charge entry
- Medical billing procedures
- Home health coding
- E and M coding proficiency
- Telehealth coding experience
- Patient data compilation
- HIPAA compliance
- Clinical documentation
- Data entry
- Insurance verification
- Medical claims coding
- Regulatory guidelines
- Knowledgeable in software
- Performance improvement
- Continuing education
- Data verification
- Anatomy
- Medical billing
- Coding error resolution
- Patient data identification
- Ethical standards
- EMR systems
- Teamwork
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Customer service
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Problem-solving abilities
- Multitasking
- Multitasking Abilities
- Reliability
- Excellent communication
Certification
Certified Professional Coder
Timeline
Certified Professional Coder
Frist Clinic
12.2015 - 06.2025
Certified Professional Coder
PathGroup
10.2001 - 11.2015
Professional Coder - Medical Coding
Allied Business School