Shindi Lotz
Garden Grove,CA
Summary
Certified Medical Coder with 16+ years of experience in outpatient and inpatient record management within an Acute care setting. Proven track record of accurately assigning medical codes and ensuring compliance with industry regulations. Collaborates with healthcare professionals to optimize coding accuracy and streamline revenue cycle processes. Stays abreast of evolving coding guidelines and utilizes advanced technology to enhance efficiency and productivity. Dedicated to maintaining the highest standards of quality and integrity in medical coding practices.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Inpatient Coder
Arrowhead Regional Medical Center
10.2024 - Current
- Demonstrated expertise in various code sets including CPT, HCPCS Level II, ICD-10-CM/PCS codes .
- Maintained compliance with industry standards and regulatory guidelines through continuous education on updates to ICD-10-CM/PCS codes and Coding Clinic guidance.
- Upheld ethical standards in all aspects of work responsibilities through strict adherence to AHIMA Code of Ethics and professional practice guidelines.
Inpatient/ Outpatient Coder
Tenet Healthcare
04.2008 - 08.2024
- Abstracting experience with ICD-10-CM/PCS and CPT-4 codes to Inpatient , outpatient (OP) & emergency department (ED) medical records
- Have experience coding ED, Wound Care, Radiation Therapy, Breast Center, Infusions as well as Catheterization Lab, and multi-specialty outpatient surgery
- Interacts with physicians and other areas when additional coding information is needed
- Utilized 3M encoder, and other various coding references
Education
RHIT Program - Health Information Technology
Cypress College
Cypress, CA09.2012
Billing and Coding Course - Health Information Technology
Concorde Career College
Garden Grove, CA12.2002
Skills
- ICD-10 Proficiency Medical Coding Expertise (CM/PCS)
- CPT coding knowledge
- Strong organizational skills
- Surgical Coding Experience
- Communication skills
- Hardworking/ Reliable
Certification
- CCS - Certified Coder Specialist
- CPC - Certified Professional Coder
Timeline
Inpatient Coder
Arrowhead Regional Medical Center
10.2024 - Current
Inpatient/ Outpatient Coder
Tenet Healthcare
04.2008 - 08.2024
- CCS - Certified Coder Specialist
- CPC - Certified Professional Coder
RHIT Program - Health Information Technology
Cypress College
Billing and Coding Course - Health Information Technology
Concorde Career College
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