Taneikia Varnado
Flora,USA
Summary
Seasoned Coding Specialist with a robust background in healthcare coding and billing, demonstrated at GI Associates & Endoscopy Center. Expert in ICD-10, CPT codes, and insurance billing, complemented by strong verbal communication skills. Proven track record in enhancing billing accuracy and compliance, leveraging proficiency in EMR systems and Medicare guidelines.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Coding Specialist II
GI Associates & Endoscopy Center
Flowood, US
07.2021 - 06.2025
- Performed an initial charge review to determine the appropriate ICD-10 and CPT codes to be used to report physicians' services to third-party payers.
- Oversaw coding and billing for all ancillary procedures, such as hemorrhoid bandings, fibro scans, manometry, smart pill, trigger points, hydrogen breath test, urea breath test, BRAVO, PillCam, anorectal manometry, and anoscopy.
- Oversaw coding and billing for inpatient and outpatient hospital procedures, nutrition visits, telehealth visits, and also reviewed and corrected all office visits for our different facilities.
- Entered data from impatient face sheets, including, but not limited to, demographics, insurance plans, etc.
- Researched and answered billing and documentation questions or problems submitted by faculty, department staff, billing staff, and others to ensure compliance with specific payer regulations, policies, and procedures.
- Contacted physicians through management regarding procedures and other services billed, to ensure proper coding.
- Actively participate in problem identification and coordinate resolution between appropriate parties.
CPC and Clinical Billing Specialist
Merit Health Central
Jackson, US
08.2014 - 07.2021
- Responsible for assigning codes to diagnoses and procedures, using ICD and CPT codes for outpatient, inpatient, and E/M services.
- Ensured that codes are accurate and sequenced correctly in accordance with government and insurance regulations.
- Received and reviewed patient charts and document for accuracy
- Search for information in cases where the coding is complex, or unusual.
- Responsible for entering charges in a timely manner for assigned physicians.
- Handled all correspondence and answered facility, patient, and insurance companies' inquiries for assigned physicians.
- Performed an eligibility check prior to the submission of the claim, using Passport, Envision, and other insurance databases.
- Prepare the daily census report.
- Analyze A/R aged reports, and adjust as appropriate.
Medical Office Coordinator
River Oaks Management, LLC
Jackson, US
06.2012 - 08.2014
- Enter clinical physicians' charges daily.
- Performed check-in and check-out services for patients.
- Processed refunds for patients and insurance companies.
- Prepared and submitted an insurance claim either electronically or by paper.
- Entered physicians' charges daily.
- Assigned codes to diagnoses and procedures using ICD and CPT codes for providers in clinic and out-of-office services.
- Responsible for all correspondence and inquiries from patients and insurance companies.
Medical Customer Service Representative
HMA
Jackson, US
02.2009 - 06.2012
- Handled patient service calls
- Insurance follow-up.
- Processed refunds for patients and insurance companies.
- Reconciled account balances.
- Processed and posted patient and commercial insurance payments, and prepared the daily deposit.
- Established budget plans and followed up on delinquent accounts.
- Prepared and submitted an insurance claim either electronically or by paper.
- Operated general office equipment and software.
Education
Associate in Arts (AA) - Social Work
Holmes Community College
Ridgeland, MS01.2012
Skills
- Insurance Billing Proficiency
- Patient Record Management
- Medicare Compliance Knowledge
- Medicaid Compliance Expertise
- Insurance Compliance Guidelines
- EMR Systems
- Proficient in Computer Applications
- Office Equipment Proficiency
- Athena billing software
- Next-Gen billing software
- DAR billing software
- Ingenious Med billing software
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Office Excel
- Microsoft Power Point
- Adobe Reader
- MAP
- McKesson
- HPF Files
- ICD 10
- CPT codes
- HCPCS codes
- Verbal Communication Skills
- Healthcare Coding
- Epic
- Healthcare Terminology
- Hospital procedures
- Clinical procedures
- Clinical protocols
Certification
- Certified Professional Coder (CPC), AAPC, 06/01/21, Present
- Medical Coding Certification
Personal Information
Authorized To Work: US
Timeline
Coding Specialist II
GI Associates & Endoscopy Center
07.2021 - 06.2025
CPC and Clinical Billing Specialist
Merit Health Central
08.2014 - 07.2021
Medical Office Coordinator
River Oaks Management, LLC
06.2012 - 08.2014
Medical Customer Service Representative
HMA
02.2009 - 06.2012
Associate in Arts (AA) - Social Work
Holmes Community College
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