Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
39
39
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Outpatient Coder Facility
Delta Health Systems
Delta, CO
05.2024 - 10.2024
Reviewed medical records for accuracy and completeness to ensure compliance with coding standards.
Coded patient information using ICD-10, CPT, HCPCS codes according to established guidelines.
Verified accuracy of diagnosis codes by reviewing clinical documentation in the medical record.
Assigned appropriate modifiers to accurately reflect services rendered.
Performed chart abstraction activities including review of lab results, operative reports, discharge summaries.
Evaluated documentation for specificity and clarity prior to assigning codes.
Collaborated with physicians, nurses and other healthcare professionals regarding coding issues or questions.
Ensured compliance with HIPAA privacy regulations when accessing confidential patient data.
Managed daily workflow processes within the department according to established timelines.
Medical Coder
Montrose Medical Billing LLC
Montrose, CO
11.2015 - 05.2020
Medical Billing and coding: Coding and verifying coding on claims before submission
Sending claims, receiving clearinghouse reports
Insurance aging A/R
Coding General Surgery procedures
Billing and coding for General Surgery, Family Practice, Urgent Care, FQHC
Software: EHS Success, Greenway Prime Suite, Amazing Charts PM, Lytec
Lead Medical Biller/ Supervisor
Business Options Medical Billing LLC
08.2003 - 11.2015
Medical Billing and coding: Managing account receivables, coding and verify coding of claims, billing insurance and patients, follow up with insurance and patients for payment on claims
Keeping up with CMS guidelines to assure compliance with rules and regulations
Working to get every claim paid fully
Worked on PQRS, Meaningful use and some credentialing
Billing and coding for FQHC, Family Practice, Radiology, Pathology, Ambulance and Dermatology, Oncology, Pulmonology and Dental
Software: EHS Success, E Clinical Works, HealthPac and Lytec
Head Cashier, Cashier Trainer
Home Depot
01.1998 - 12.2002
Managing front end, authorizing refunds
Training cashiers, head cashers and front end supervisors
Special order items, placing and tracking items
Coordinating special orders and installations between store, installer and customers
Insuring satisfaction on orders and installations
Press Operator
Louisiana Pacific Corp
01.1986 - 12.1996
Monitoring control panels for the operation of the press line from the dried wafers to the completed board
Adjusting for quality product
Monitoring radio and phone communication for problems
Quality control, testing boards for strength and quality, monitoring and adjusting the saws
Monitoring the resin for the quality product
Education
High school or equivalent -
Olathe High School
Olathe
Skills
Effective Communication
Ability to organize personal work priorities
Accounts Receivable Management
Proficient in Medical EHR Software
Knowledge of Excel and Word programs
Ability to remain self-motivated at all times
CPC Certification from AAPC
Healthcare Billing
Healthcare Coding
Medical coding and abstracting
HIPAA Compliance
Certification
Certified Professional Coder (CPC), 02/01/13, 02/01/21