Tameka Dickson
Stockbridge,GA
Summary
A Business Professional with great Customer Service pose a strong medical leadership background with over 25 years’ experience in Coding & Claims Management. Seeking a challenging and rewarding position in which my medical coding, business analytical, and communication skills will be utilized, enhanced, and challenged.
Disciplined individual skilled in collecting and verifying patient demographic and insurance information and preparing and maintaining medical records. Proficient in using medical terminology and classifying diagnostic procedures, treatments and medications. Dedicated to providing highest quality care to patients.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Surgery Coder II
Emory Healthcare
Decatur, GA
06.2008 - Current
- Code Oral Surgery exceed budget expectation, maintain 98% coding audit score
- Coded Urology, Anesthesia, Cardiothoracic, and Transplant E&M’s for Surgery Department
- Results Driven exceed budget of $775K by $400K over budget
- Coordinates with the Coding leadership, AR Billing Dept. Management, Financial Counselors and staff with resolutions for denied/rejected medical claims, submit coding updates utilizing various systems while maintaining the standards set for quality and productivity daily.
- Maintain Tasks for TES Edits, CAR’s, and Rejections Files
- Responsible for reviewing discrepancies between the Clinical Documentation for denials, reviewing CPT/ICD10 system updates, to ensure proper processing for each claim process.
- Maintain Spreadsheet utilization for Charge correct claim data errors, resubmit all unprocessed or returned claims.
- Trainer for New Hires
- Research and prepare appeals for all underpaid, unjustly coded, or denied claims.
- Assist in Various Coding Projects when tasks are assigned (Floater)
Coder and Billing Specialist
North Atlanta Pediatrics
Sandy Springs, GA
10.2002 - 02.2008
- Code patient documentation to accurately diagnose procedures, and services using ICD-9-CM, CPT, and HCPCS.
- Prepare or review claims generated by the practice to ensure that all required data are accurately reported and to ensure prompt reimbursement for services provided (contributing to the practice’s cash flow).
- Correct all data errors and resubmit all unprocessed or returned claims.
- Rebill all claims not paid within 30 to 45 days, depending on practice policy and the payers’ policy.
- Inform health care providers of coding changes, documentation guidelines, assist with updating the practice’s internal documents timely (notifications), and billing forms as required by changes in coding or insurance billing requirements
Office Clinical Supervisor
Gwinnett Gastroenterology
Gwinnett, GA
09.1996 - 09.2002
- Scheduling Physician’s Outpatient OR Procedures with collaboration of Lead OR Nurse
- Assisted with scheduling appointments, preparing correspondence, ensured all provider certifications were up to date, handle provider related issue telephone calls, assist with insurance payment posting.
- Teach methods of healthcare safety, maintain confidentiality, document accurately, and follow federal, state, and local legal guidelines. Ordering of all office supplies, making all bank deposits. Responsible for opening and closing the office.
Education
Certified AAPC ICD-10 Proficiency -
Emory Healthcare
01.2013
Certified AAPC Coding Specialist - undefined
Medix Medical
01.2004
Studied Licensed Practical Nurse - undefined
DeKalb Tech
01.2000
Certified Medical Assistant -
Georgia Medical Institute
01.1996
Skills
- Project a professional manner and image
- Extensive background handling claims denials and medical billing
- Strong written and oral communication skills, able to communicate effectively with multiple departments and key decision-makers
- Result Driven
- Organized, team player with the ability to multitask
- Training Development and Implementation
- Leadership Skills
- Excellent prioritization and organizational skills
- Adapt to change Demonstrate initiative and responsibility
- Proficient in various computer programs including Windows, Microsoft Office, EPIC, IDX, Ane-Scan, PADB, Medical Manager, Misys, GPR, ISTE, Power chart, Excel, GE and Power Point
Timeline
Surgery Coder II
Emory Healthcare
06.2008 - Current
Coder and Billing Specialist
North Atlanta Pediatrics
10.2002 - 02.2008
Office Clinical Supervisor
Gwinnett Gastroenterology
09.1996 - 09.2002
Certified AAPC Coding Specialist - undefined
Medix Medical
Studied Licensed Practical Nurse - undefined
DeKalb Tech
Certified AAPC ICD-10 Proficiency -
Emory Healthcare
Certified Medical Assistant -
Georgia Medical Institute