Open To Work
Sheri Sandoval
THATCHER,Arizona
Work Preference
Summary
Detail-oriented Coding Manager with extensive experience in inpatient and outpatient coding. Proven track record in managing coding teams to ensure accuracy and compliance with CPT and ICD-10 regulations. Collaborates effectively with billing departments to resolve issues and streamline coding processes.
Overview
1
1
Certification
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Coding Manager
Mt. Graham Regional Medical Center
Safford, AZ
01.2003 - Current
- Managed coding team to ensure accurate medical coding procedures.
- Managed coding for multiple specialties, ensuring specific codes are accurately applied.
- Coordinated with billing department to clarify billing issues related to coding.
- Carefully coded disease and injury diagnoses, acuity of care and procedures.
- Reviewed and abstracted relevant clinical data from electronic medical records to select appropriate code for procedures.
- Verified and abstracted all medical data to assign appropriate codes for hospital inpatient records.
- Maintained current working knowledge of CPT and ICD-10 coding principles, government regulation, protocols and third-party.
- Experience in coding ED charts, General surgeries which include Ortho, GYN procedures, GI procedures, OB & Labor & newborns, Anesthesia charges along with pro fee E/M levels, and Infusions & injections.
- Built work schedules and staff assignments, taking workload, space and equipment availability into consideration.
Medical Assistant
John K. Wenham, M.D.
Safford, AZ
10.1999 - 12.2002
- Interviewed patients to gather medical history, chief complaints, and vital signs, ensuring accurate assessment for treatment.
- Prepared treatment rooms by cleaning surfaces and restocking supplies, contributing to a safe and welcoming environment for patients.
- Scheduled appointments for patients via phone and in person.
- Contacted pharmacies to submit and refill prescriptions, facilitating timely access to medications for patients.
- Efficiently performed insurance verification and pre-certification and pre-authorization functions.
Education
Medical Assistant - Medical Assisting
Apollo College of Medical & Dental Assistants
Mesa, AZ03-1990
High School Diploma -
Pima High School
Pima, AZ05-1989
Skills
- Certified Professional Coder
- ER Profee & Facility, Infusion & injections coding
- Surgical day care coding multi-speciality
- Labor & Delivery coding
- Coding Error Resolution
- Hospital Inpatient and Outpatient Records
- Rev codes
- Modifiers
- Billing issues
- Knowledgeable in Meditech Expanse
- Knowledgeable in Waystar
- Meditech tickets
Certification
- Critical Access & RHC Coder/Biller (CAH-CBS)
- Certified Inpatient Coder (CIC)
- Certified Outpatient Coder (COC)
- Certified Professional Coder (CPC)
Timeline
Coding Manager
Mt. Graham Regional Medical Center
01.2003 - Current
Medical Assistant
John K. Wenham, M.D.
10.1999 - 12.2002
Medical Assistant - Medical Assisting
Apollo College of Medical & Dental Assistants
High School Diploma -
Pima High School