TAMARA KEPP
Winder,GA
Summary
Hardworking professional applies official coding conventions and rules established by American Medical Association and Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. Confident Medical Coder adheres to data confidentiality and privacy rules in all workflows and promotes dynamic interpersonal skills.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Medical Billing Coder
PREMIER CHOICE BILLING
06.2020 - Current
- Enhanced revenue collection by accurately coding and submitting medical claims.
- Reduced claim denials by meticulously reviewing patient records for proper documentation.
- Streamlined billing processes for improved efficiency and accuracy in claim submission.
- Collaborated with insurance companies to resolve discrepancies and expedite payments.
- Increased accuracy of claims submissions with thorough understanding of ICD-10, CPT, and HCPCS coding systems.
Patient Care Manager
PHYSCIAN CARE CENTERS
10.2016 - 06.2020
- Reduced claim denials by meticulously reviewing patient records for proper documentation.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient interactions, treatments administered, and progress notes in electronic medical records systems.
- Coordinated referrals to specialists, hospitalizations, ER visits, ancillary testing, and other enabling services for patients.
- Communicated with healthcare providers to facilitate continuity of care.
BUISNESS MANAGER
Federated Systems Group
10.2005 - 05.2015
- Streamlined business processes by implementing new project management tools and techniques.
- Increased overall team productivity by fostering a positive work environment and providing effective leadership.
- Improved operational workflows by identifying areas of inefficiency and implementing appropriate solutions.
- Managed cross-functional teams, ensuring timely completion of projects within budget constraints.
Education
MEDICAL BILLING & CODING - MEDICAL BILLING & CODING W/ MEDICAL ADMIN ASSIST
University of Georgia
Athens, GACPC-CERTIFIED PROFESSIONAL CODER - MEDICAL CODING
AAPC
ATHENS, GACBCS, CMAA- CERTIFIED CODER AND MEDICAL ADMIN ASST - MEDICAL BILLING & CODING
NATIONAL HEALTHCARE ASSOCIATION
Skills
- Medical Coding Expertise
- Insurance Verification
- Anatomy and Physiology Understanding
- CPT Coding Knowledge
- ICD-10 Proficiency
- Critical Thinking
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Electronic Health Records Management
- Problem Solving Aptitude
- Continuous Learning Attitude
- Conflict Resolution
- Analytical Thinking
Timeline
Medical Billing Coder
PREMIER CHOICE BILLING
06.2020 - Current
Patient Care Manager
PHYSCIAN CARE CENTERS
10.2016 - 06.2020
BUISNESS MANAGER
Federated Systems Group
10.2005 - 05.2015
MEDICAL BILLING & CODING - MEDICAL BILLING & CODING W/ MEDICAL ADMIN ASSIST
University of Georgia
CPC-CERTIFIED PROFESSIONAL CODER - MEDICAL CODING
AAPC
CBCS, CMAA- CERTIFIED CODER AND MEDICAL ADMIN ASST - MEDICAL BILLING & CODING
NATIONAL HEALTHCARE ASSOCIATION
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