Hands-on professional offering a keen understanding of data confidentiality and HIPAA regulations. Highly trained Medical Coder knowledgeable in AMA and the CMS coding rules.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Associate I- Certified Medical Coder
Advantasure/UST Healthproof
05.2022 - 09.2024
Maintained compliance with all applicable federal laws and regulations related to coding and documentation guidelines for Commercial and Medicare Risk Adjustment Payment System.
Performed medical record review to capture all relevant diagnosis codes included in CMS and HHS Hierarchical Condition Categories (HCC) conditions for Commercial and Medicare Risk Adjustment Payment System.
Focused on retrospectie coding to close HCC gaps and add HCC codes not reported.
Esure diagnosis are supported by the documentation and ensure adherence with ICD 10-CM Gudelines for Coding and Reporting
Maintained target goal of 95% for quality adn accuracy
Risk Adjustment Coder
Cotiviti
03.2022 - 05.2023
Reviewed medical records to identify and code diagnoses in accordance with ICD-10 guidelines.
Documented risk adjustment codes into electronic health record systems, ensuring accuracy of data entry.
Analyzed provider documentation to ensure accurate coding of diagnoses and procedures according to CMS Medicare Risk Adjustment Coding Guidelines.
Participated in team meetings with other coders and supervisors to discuss case studies or review difficult cases.
Risk Adjustment Coder
Change Healthcare
12.2020 - 06.2022
Assigned appropriate ICD 10-cm codes mapping to risk adjustment models as applicable.
Assigned Change Healthcare Flagged Event codes when documentation in the record is inadequate, ambiguous, or otherwise unclear for medical coding purposes.
Maintain quality and production standard required by company.
Always remained current on diagnosis coding guidelines and risk adjustment reimbursement reporting requirements.
Jail Officer
Wilkinson County Sheriff's Office
03.2007 - 03.2022
Ensured compliance with established security protocols and procedures.
Maintained order within the jail facility by monitoring inmate activities.
Supervised inmate movement within the jail, including transporting inmates to court hearings.
Conducted searches of inmates, cells, and visitors for contraband items such as weapons or drugs.
Inspected all incoming mail for contraband materials.
Monitored surveillance cameras and took action when necessary.
Communicated effectively with inmates, coworkers, and other law enforcement personnel.
Prepared written reports on activity within the jail facility.
Education
Insurance Billing And Medical Coding Specialist
Herzing University
Dearborn, MI
08-2015
Skills
Type 50 WPM
Microsoft Office Software
ICD 10-CM HCPCS, and CPT
NLP Processor
Healthcare claim coding
Anatomy and physiology understanding
Critical thinking abilities
HIPAA Compliance
Ethical standards
Medical Terminology
Patient Registration
Certification
Certified Professional Coder (CPC)
Certified Risk Adjustment Coder (CRC)
Member of American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC)