TAMIKA MYERS
Waldorf,MD
Summary
Efficient Pediatric Medical Bookkeeper with robust background in medical coding. Proficient in accurately coding patient records and ensuring compliance with healthcare regulations. Demonstrated expertise in utilizing coding software and maintaining detailed documentation.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Asst. Business Office Manager/Book Keeping Manager
Childrens Medical
01.2001 - 10.2024
- Oversaw accounts payable and receivable functions to maintain timely payments and balanced books.
- Resolved financial discrepancies and customer billing issues with timely attention.
- Negotiated and executed contracts on behalf of department.
- Completed bi-weekly payroll for 77 employees.
- Increased coding accuracy by diligently reviewing medical documentation and applying appropriate codes.
- Reviewed patient charts to better understand health histories, diagnoses, and treatments.
- Applied official coding conventions and rules from American Medical Association and Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services to assign diagnostic codes.
- Reviewed, analyzed, and managed coding of diagnostic and treatment procedures contained in outpatient medical records.
- Collaborated with physicians to obtain necessary documentation, improving claim approval rates.
- Enhanced team efficiency with regular training sessions on new coding updates and best practices.
- Supported the implementation of electronic health record systems, simplifying the coding process.
- Trained and mentored junior coders to support growth and development and apply high-quality coding practices.
- Minimized errors by providing ongoing feedback to clinical staff regarding proper documentation practices.
- Monitored changes in coding regulations to provide recommendations for compliance.
- Conducted internal audits to identify areas for improvement in coding accuracy and compliance.
- Streamlined the billing process for faster reimbursement by submitting accurate and timely insurance claims.
- Generated reports to identify coding trends and discrepancies.
- Expedited claim resolution with insurance companies through clear communication and prompt follow-up actions.
- Verified signatures and checked medical charts for accuracy and completion.
- Communicated with insurance companies to research and resolved coding discrepancies.
- Prevented costly fines by ensuring adherence to HIPAA regulations when handling sensitive patient information.
- Interacted with physicians and other healthcare staff to ask questions regarding patient services.
- Contributed to healthcare quality improvement by accurately coding diagnoses and procedures for data analysis and reporting.
- Streamlined billing process, ensuring compliance with healthcare regulations through diligent code assignment.
- Achieved significant reduction in coding errors by conducting regular audits and providing feedback to coding team.
- Played key role in transition to ICD-10 coding system, leading training sessions and updating coding protocols.
- Enhanced revenue cycle performance by identifying and correcting under-coded claims, ensuring maximum reimbursement for services rendered.
- Boosted coding department efficiency, implementing new electronic health record system for easier access to patient information.
- Improved reimbursement rates with accurate and timely submission of medical codes for various treatments and diagnoses.
- Ensured accuracy in high-volume coding environments, applying codes for over 200 patient records weekly without compromising detail or compliance.
- Maintained accuracy, completeness, and security for medical records and health information.
- Used classification manuals to gain additional knowledge of disease and diagnoses processes.
- Followed up with medical staff regarding missing information in patient records.
- Scanned and uploaded medical records into electronic medical records system.
- Verified accuracy of patient information in medical records.
- Communicated effectively with staff, patients, and insurance companies by email and telephone.
- Input data into computer programs and filing systems.
- Assisted in training new staff on medical record processing and filing procedures.
- Tracked and monitored requests for medical records release.
- Transcribed and entered patient medical information into electronic medical records systems.
Education
Graduate - Accounting, Language Arts
Fairmont Heights Highschool
08.2000
Skills
- Accounts Receivable
- Accounts Payable
- Account Reconciliation
- Document Management
- Records Management
- Office Administration
- Invoice Processing
- Scheduling and calendar management
- Contract Negotiations
- Proposal Writing
- QuickBooks experience
- Employee Onboarding
- Payroll Processing
- Electronic medical records (EMR) systems
- Customer Service
- Microsoft Office
Additional Information
Tax Preparer (1040,1040EZ, 1040X, 1099, Schedule C)
2004-Present
Timeline
Asst. Business Office Manager/Book Keeping Manager
Childrens Medical
01.2001 - 10.2024
Graduate - Accounting, Language Arts
Fairmont Heights Highschool
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